Postage Rates

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: DOWNLOAD THE FREE GUIDE NOW!

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 […]

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 […]

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 “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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Stamps.com recently held a webinar on the 2014 USPS postage rate increase that occurred on February 4, 2014. If you missed the webinar, watch the recording below. Here are the top questions and answers from the webinar: METERED MAIL RATE $0.48 QUESTIONS:QUESTION:  How does the new “Metered Mail” rate discount work?ANSWER:  The new “Metered Mail” discount […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Stamps.com recently held a webinar on the 2013 USPS postage rate increase that occurred on January 27, 2013. If you missed the webinar, watch the recording below. Here are the top questions and answers from the webinar: GENERAL POSTAGE RATE INCREASE Question from Cyndi: Are the Forever Stamps still valid to use today even if […]

The U.S. Postal Service has proposed new 2013 shipping rates that are expected to start on Sunday, January 27, 2013 pending Postal Regulatory Commission (PRC) approval.  The average increase for all shipping classes is xxx%. Domestic Mail First Class Letters Letters (1 oz.): 1 cent increase to $0.46 cents from $0.45 cents Postcards: 1 cent […]

Stamps.com has released the “Ultimate Guide to the 2012 USPS Postage Rate Increase” to help small business owners understand the postage rate increase that went into effect on January 22, 2012.  The FREE guide contains detailed information on postage rates for each USPS mail class, including special services. The guide is free and can be […]

Stamps.com recently presented a webinar on the 2012 USPS Postage Rate Increase that goes into effect on Sunday, January 22, 2012.  If you missed the webinar, watch the recording below: During the webinar, we had over 200 questions regarding how the new USPS postage rate increase will be affecting mailing and shipping costs.   We’ve answered some […]

With the 2012 USPS rate increase, all Stamps.com postage printed on or after January 22, 2012 will reflect the new rates. No action is required of customers. Stamps.com mailing and shipping solutions are designed to reflect up-to-date USPS pricing and will transition to the new rates in real time, enabling customers to print postage without […]

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 […]