Why waste money with UPS and FedEx?
Stamps.com and the US Postal Service have created a smarter alternative.
Every company is looking for ways to save money and become more efficient. Mailing and shipping is a great place to start. If you find yourself habitually reaching for FedEx® or UPS® forms, it may be time to give the USPS and Stamps.com a try. Together we’ve created a simple, powerful and reliable solution that helps you save a lot of money on mailing and shipping.
EXAMPLE: Which Shipping Carrier is cheapest for a 3lb package?
Residential Delivery: Atlanta, GA 30303 to Miami, FL 33109
Pick-up: Thu, February 7, 2013. Delivery: Mon, February 11, 2013.
Specs: 3lbs, 12" x 10" x 5" custom package
| Costs/Month | UPS | FedEx | USPS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ground | Ground | Priority Mail | |
| Base Rate | $6.17* | $6.17* | $5.84 |
| Fuel Surcharge | $0.67** | $0.63** | $0 |
| Residential Delivery | $2.80 | $2.80 | $0 |
| Delivery Time | 1 - 5 Days | 1 - 5 Days | 2 - 3 Days |
| Total Costs | $9.64 | $9.60 | $5.84*** |
* 2013 Rate Schedule. Assumes 20% Volume Discount.
** Fuel surcharge rates effective February 4th, 2013. Fuel surcharge rates change every month.
*** Priority Mail Regional Rate A.
So many reasons to choose USPS over other carriers…
- Free daily package pick-up
- No fuel surcharges (UPS/FedEx charge up to 15% per package)
- No residential surcharges (UPS/FedEx charge $2.80 per package)
- Wider area of service–every day to every address in the U.S.!
- No extra charge for Saturday Deliveries.
- No hidden costs with USPS shipping.
- Delivery to Military Addresses (APO/FPO addresses) and P.O. Boxes
- Flat rate boxes–if it fits it ships!