How Many Stamps Do I Need?

Stamps are an essential piece in the world of mailing. Very rarely though do they offer much guidance outside of “peel here and stick there.” Stamps give no answers to…

2025 USPS Rate and Service Changes

Updated as of 1/20/25. The United States Postal Service (USPS®) adjusts postage rates at least once a year, and sometimes more frequently. These changes can have an impact on your…

What Are Demand Surcharges and How Do They Affect My Mailing & Shipping Costs?

Have you noticed that your mailing and shipping costs change even when you’re sending the same package to the same place? One key reason for these fluctuations is something called…

How Carriers Like FedEx, UPS, & USPS Are Turning to Dynamic Pricing

Historically, postage rates have been fixed. However, a significant shift is underway this year, as more carriers are adopting dynamic pricing models. This means that rates are no longer fixed…

2024 USPS Rate and Service Changes

Last updated September 10, 2024 At least once a year – and sometimes multiple times a year –  the United States Postal Service (USPS®) changes postage rates. At Stamps.com, we…

Stamps.com Offers New, Lower USPS® Shipping Rates

Stamps.com today announces the next phase of its decades-long partnership with the United States Post Office (USPS). In a renewed, direct agreement between the USPS and Stamps.com’s parent company, Auctane,…

First Class Package Service Switches to Zone-Based Rates

Domestic First Class Package is now Ground Advantage. Visit our blog for more information! As of January 27th, 2019 USPS First Class Package Service follows zone-based pricing. Shipping rates for…

Saving with USPS Metered Mail – 2019 Rates

Since its introduction in 2014, Metered Mail rates have offered businesses of all sizes a way to save using Online Postage. Metered Mail rates apply to First-Class Mail® Letter postage…

USPS Announces 2018 Postage Rate Increase

The U.S. Postal Service has proposed new postage rates to be implemented on Sunday, January 21, 2018, subject to approval by the Postal Regulatory Commission (PRC). Listed below are the highlights of the proposed 2018 USPS…