Free! USPS Military Mail Guide
Sending packages via Military Mail can be tricky, especially when it comes to addressing the shipping label, determining whether or not to include customs forms and also understanding what you can and cannot send to military personnel. Learn how to ship packages to Military Mail APO/FPO/DPO addresses with the USPS. Stamps.com has released a NEW USPS […]
How the New IMpB Requirement Impacts NetStamps Users
Effective January 25th, 2015, the USPS enforced a new IMpB requirement as a result of which Stamps.com customers need to make adjustments to the way they use NetStamps for their packages. All USPS packages must now carry an IMpB tracking label. Designed to function like stamps, NetStamps do not carry a barcode like shipping labels, which is why there are […]
IMpB required for all USPS Packages – Starts January 25th, 2015
Effective Sunday, January 25th, 2015, the USPS requires that all First Class, Priority Mail, Priority Mail Express and Parcel Select packages be shipped with an Intelligent Mail Package Barcode (IMpB) tracking label. First Class letters, Large Envelopes and Postcards are not affected by this new USPS requirement. Packages that do not include an IMpB may face […]
FREE Guide! How to Calculate Dimensional (DIM) Weight
Starting in 2015, UPS Ground and FedEx Ground/Home Delivery will modify their shipping rates. The current rates are based on the weight of the package, but the new shipping rate method will be based on the size of the package. This pricing program is known as Dimensional Weight Pricing, also referred to as “DIM Weight.” […]
Stamps.com Enterprise Named to Supply & Demand Chain Executive Magazine 100 List
We are excited to announce that Supply & Demand Chain Executive Magazine has named Stamps.com as a top supply chain provider in its 12th annual listing of the Supply & Demand Chain Executive 100. Stamps.com was recognized for its Enterprise corporate postage solution, a product that allows an administrator to manage postage spending across a network […]
No Increase to USPS Postage Rates in January 2015
USPS Will Not Increase Postage Rates in January 2015 Great news mailers and shippers! The U.S. Postal Service (USPS) recently announced there will be no changes to mailing and shipping rates in January 2015. This means the cost to send a one ounce First Class Letter will remain $0.49 ($0.48 if you print postage online and […]
Stamps.com Named to “2014 Best Places to Work in LA” List
Stamps.com has been named to the Los Angeles Business Journal‘s 8th annual “Best Places to Work in Los Angeles” list. The annual list – which recognizes and honors top employers who benefit the county’s economy, workforce and businesses – is predominantly based on actual employee surveys from companies throughout greater Los Angeles. Medium-Sized Company Category […]
2014 USPS Holiday Shipping Deadlines
How can you be sure your packages will be delivered by December 25th? Easy! Just meet the shipping deadlines of the U.S. Postal Service. Check out the mailing and shipping deadlines for domestic, international, and APO/FPO/DPO military addresses below.
Happy Veterans Day from Stamps.com
To all the current and former men and women in the United States Armed Forces – THANK YOU for all you have done and continue to do in protecting our great country. Stamps.com salutes you! If you know somebody who served in the military, please take a minute and thank them for their service. These […]
USPS to Deliver Packages 7 Days a Week Starting Nov 17
The US Postal Service (USPS) will be delivering packages 7 days a week in major cities and high volume areas starting Monday, November 17. 7 day delivery will continue through the holiday period ending on Thursday, December 25, 2014. By adding additional delivery days, the USPS hopes to ensure holiday packages are tracked and delivered […]
Stamps.com Introduces New Integration with Sears Marketplace
Stamps.com is excited to announce a new USPS shipping integration with the Sears® Marketplace (known as Sears.com to online shoppers). The Sears Marketplace allows third-party retailers to sell their own products directly on the Sears.com website, as well at Sears Kiosks located inside retail stores throughout the U.S. There are over 10 million products available on […]
International Shipping: What are Customs, Duties and Taxes?
If you are selling products online and you are not yet selling to international markets, you are missing out on an easy opportunity to grow sales. eMarketer estimates that global e-commerce sales will reach $1.5 trillion in 2014! And they expect the international sales to grow at least 15% EACH YEAR through 2017. International buyers […]
Happy Customer Service Week!
Every year Stamps.com is thrilled to participate in National Customer Service Week, an annual week-long celebration where we honor our Customer Care agents for all their hard work throughout the year. Our dedicated customer care agents represent the voice of Stamps.com to our customer. They represent our company and our products. It’s a lot […]
How to Fill Out a USPS Customs Form
Expanding your e-commerce sales into international markets is a great way to grow revenue. And when shipping to international destinations, you must declare the contents of your package on a Customs Form so the destination country can inspect the product and determine if a duty or tax is required. While some people think the process of […]
2010 USPS Holiday Shipping Deadlines
The USPS recently announced their package shipping deadlines to ensure delivery by December 25th. If you are planning to use the USPS to send any mail or packages this Holiday season, be sure to mail by these deadlines. Holiday Mailing Deadlines within the U.S. Letters & Cards Priority Mail® Express Mail® Parcel Post® Anywhere in […]
Small Package Shippers Benefit with 2010 USPS Shipping Rates
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 […]
2011 USPS Holiday Mailing Deadlines
The U.S. Postal Service recently announced their 2011 mailing deadlines to ensure delivery by December 25. If you are planning to use the USPS to send any mail or packages this Holiday season, be sure to mail by these deadlines. Interesting USPS Holiday Mailing Fact! The USPS is expecting to deliver 16.5 BILLION letters and packages […]
2014 FedEx Ground & UPS Ground Rates Increase by 7% for Packages Up to 10 lbs
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 […]
3 Tips for Addressing International Letters and Packages
Properly addressed mail ensures that your letter or package will encounter the fastest delivery to its destination. And since international mail requires the help of the international host country’s postal carrier, proper addressing is even more important than ever. Stamps.com has put together this list of 3 tips for addressing international letters or packages. Tip #1 – Make sure the […]
3 Ways to Build Your Fan Base on Facebook
Facebook started out as a social network for connecting students at college and has grown into a network for connecting everybody for anything. Many people have a personal profile on Facebook, and they use it to keep up with friends and family through photos and status updates. Over time, businesses have found it to be […]