Postage Rates

The U.S. Postal Service®  has requested permission to implement “exigent” postage rate increases in January 2012 averaging more than 4% on most classes of mail. In a filing with the Postal Regulatory Commission (PRC) last week, the USPS asked for the ability to implement the special rate increase. By statute, the USPS can only raise mailing prices in […]

On July 1, the U.S. Postal Service submitted a proposal to the Postal Regulatory Commission (PRC) to reduce prices for Priority Mail. If approved, the reduced rates would go into effect on September 7, 2014. The pricing reductions would only apply to Commercial Base rates (online postage) and Commercial Plus rates. The price reductions focus on […]

Stamps.com is pleased to announce the launch of Version 10.5 — a free upgrade for Stamps.com customers! Here are some of the key new features included: NEW! USPS Rate Shopping Engine Added to Batch Shipping Now you can easily find the optimum mail class and shipping rate using our new USPS Rate Shopping Engine. Based […]

The U.S. Postal Service won’t be changing the price of a first class stamp in 2010, but the cost to mail a package will be changed when using its domestic and international shipping services. Affected services include popular USPS shipping options such as Priority Mail, Express Mail and Parcel Select. Commercial Plus Shipping Category Gets 3 […]

Need some info on the new USPS postage rates that started on January 26, 2014?  Want to find out how much it costs to send a First Class Letter (1 oz.) if you are using online postage?  Or need to send a postcard and not sure how much it costs in 2014?   Check out the Stamps.com 2014 Postage Rate Increase infographic. […]

With a new year comes new rates and products from the top shipping carriers. UPS Ground® announced an average rate increase (starting December 30, 2013) of 4.9%. FedEx® Ground/Home Delivery announced an average rate increase (starting January 6, 2014) of 3.9%. But the devil is in the details as UPS and FexEx publish their annual rate increase using an […]

FedEx and UPS recently raised their shipping rates by an overall average of 5.9% for 2013.  But an article written by Ken Wood of LJM Freight Auditing & Consulting that was recently published in Multi-Channel Merchant magazine shows the average rate increase can be much higher for commonly shipped packages. Ken dissects how the private […]

As of Sunday, July 28, the USPS has made some significant changes to Priority Mail.  We’ve listed some FAQs below: IMPORTANT! USPS postage rates did NOT INCREASE on Sunday, July 28, 2013 – changes were operational only!!! Note:  You must update to Stamps.com Version 10.5 in order to utilize these new featuers!!!have the new shipping […]

Starting on January 18, 2010, it’s going to cost more to send packages through FedEx. The international shipper is hiking prices to “enable FedEx to make key investments,” said company spokesman T. Michael Glenn in a news release. On average, it will cost individuals and businesses 5.9% more to send a parcel anywhere through this […]

The Postal Regulatory Commission (PRC), the governing body that approves U.S. Postal Service rate increases, has approved a special “exigent” rate increase for USPS market dominant products. Market dominant products include First Class Mail letters, First Class Mail flats/large envelopes, postcards, Standard Mail (bulk mail), periodicals, Media Mail and Library Mail. The new rates will […]

Updated with 2012 Rates! With three types of Priority Mail to use — regular Priority Mail, Priority Mail Flat Rate  and Priority Mail Regional Rates — finding the lowest cost option for your package can be a challenge. To simplify everything for shippers, Stamps.com created a FREE downloadable Priority Mail Rate Guide. It provides pricing […]

Stamps.com has released the “2013 USPS Postage Rate Increase Guide” to help small business owners understand the postage rate increase that went into effect on January 27, 2013. The FREE guide contains detailed information on postage rates for each USPS mail class, including special services. The USPS Postage Rate Increase Guide provides: – Description of […]

Stamps.com has released the 2013 version of its popular Priority Mail Rate Comparison Guide. Using an easy-to-use table with Priority Mail prices listed from lowest to highest by weight and zone, the free guide can help shippers view all shipping options and rates to help identify opportunities for greater cost savings. – Box types classified […]

Stamps.com has released the 2014 edition of its popular Priority Mail Rate Comparison Guide. The PDF guide is FREE – download it now! When pricing out a package, shippers can select from three types of Priority Mail along with the Flat Rate Padded Envelope. With so many options, finding the lowest rate for your package […]

The USPS is introducing new rates and services this Sunday, January 26, 2014.  To ensure a smooth transition for you and your business, Stamps.com has created the 2014 USPS Postage Rate Increase Guide. A free, downloadable PDF designed to help you understand all the USPS changes, the Guide contains detailed rate information for each USPS […]

Need more info about the Priority Mail rate changes that are starting on Sunday, September 7, 2014? Stamps.com has released a Complete Guide to the September 2014 USPS Priority Mail Rate Changes. The FREE downloadable PDF includes: New rates by weight and zone for postage purchased at the Post Office (Retail Rates) New rates by weight and […]

The U.S. Postal Service has submitted their 2014 mailing and shipping rates to the Postal Regulatory Commission (PRC).  If approved by the PRC, the new postage rates will start on Sunday, January 26, 2014. New USPS Products for 2014: The USPS has proposed a new First Class letter rate for the “Metered Mail” category, including postage […]

Did you know that you don’t have to pay more to ship heavier items through the US Postal Service? Using the Priority Mail Flat Rate shipping option, you can send items for one flat cost using free boxes that the Post Office provides. You can mail anything that you can reasonably fit in each USPS […]

With the 2014 U.S. Postal Service rates starting on Sunday, January 26, 2014, a new “Metered Mail” rate was introduced for all online postage vendors (i.e. Stamps.com) and postage meters. This new Metered Mail rate provides a one cent discount for one ounce First Class Mail letters – Stamps.com customers now pay only $0.48 instead […]

  The U.S. Postal Service will be increasing postage rates this Sunday, April 17, 2011. The good news is Stamps.com’s  software and online postage program have been updated to reflect and calculate the new USPS rates. So if you’re a Stamps.com mailing and shipping customer, there’s no need to worry about the new postage rates and you […]