UPS Domestic Services
Choices matter. UPS has a full catalog of different products available through Stamps.com. The wide variety of choices from UPS allow you to select the shipping options that make the most sense for you, your customers, and your budget! Online retailers can focus on growing their business while UPS handles their shipping and logistics needs. […]
4 Tips to Increase E-Commerce Revenue on Cyber Monday
The term “Cyber Monday” – the first Monday after Black Friday – was first used in 2005 as a way to promote online holiday shopping. It has since become the biggest online shopping day of the year. This year, Cyber Monday is predicted to bring in $12.7 billion in sales, up 35% from last year. […]
UPS International Service Comparison
Shipping internationally can be daunting, but UPS has the services to get your shipment to over 220 countries and territories at the speed and price you need. Even seasoned shippers can get confused about which service level they should use, so we’ve listed and defined international UPS services available through Stamps.com below. UPS Worldwide Saver® […]
UPS Pickup and Drop-off Options through Stamps.com
There is nothing small about your business. You are on the go and on the move, and shipping packages should be the least of your worries. That’s why, in addition to great shipping rates, UPS with Stamps.com offers thousands of easy drop-off points for your packages. With over 60,000 drop-off locations within the U.S., you’re […]
UPS Shipping Deadlines for 2020 Holiday Delivery
UPS has announced its 2020 shipping deadlines to ensure parcel delivery by December 25th. With online retail sales expected to nearly double in 2020 compared to the 2019 holiday season due to the COVID-19 pandemic, it’s more important than ever to make sure your order fulfillment is ready to meet customer expectations: Be sure to ship your packages by these deadlines […]
USPS Priority Mail Increase 2021
USPS Priority Mail is a fast and economical shipping service that provides delivery to anywhere in the United States within two to three days. With Priority Mail, you can send packages up to 70 lbs. and enjoy free USPS tracking and insurance of up to $50. Stamps.com customers enjoy discounts of up to 40 percent […]
Small Business Saturday Tips For Online Sellers
Every year small businesses across the U.S. look forward to one of the fastest-growing retail holidays, Small Business Saturday. Falling on the last Saturday of November, November 28th this year, Small Business Saturday gives independent retailers a chance to promote their businesses and reach out to eager holiday shoppers. Last year, American shoppers spent nearly […]
UPS’s Fastest Ground Ever
Customers Express Need for Speed, UPS Invests to Deliver E-Commerce sales are going through the roof. With this increase, there has also been a jump in customer expectations of how fast their purchases will get to them. 62% of U.S. online shoppers reported that fast shipping speed is the most important factor in a positive […]
2021 USPS Postage Rate Increase Guide
Starting January 24, 2021, the USPS will implement new rates for domestic and international mail classes as well as its Special Services. Want to learn more about these changes and how they may impact your mailing and shipping? We’ve created a new guide for our customers detailing the USPS rate and service change for each […]
GlobalPost Holiday Shipping Deadlines 2020
GlobalPost, the industry leader in affordable, innovative international shipping services, has announced the 2020 Holiday shipping deadlines to assure package delivery by December 24th. Be sure to mail by these deadlines so your packages arrive on time. GlobalPost Economy International GlobalPost Standard International GlobalPost Plus Africa Nov 27 Nov 27 Dec 4 Asia/Pacific Rim Dec […]
Finding Profits At Estate Sales Part III: The Office
Parts one and two of this multi-part series focused on the kitchen and garage. Next stop? The office! You can pretend you’re a pirate looking for buried treasure as you enter the office of almost any estate sale. Chairs The first item you should look for is chairs. Chairs made by companies like Herman Miller […]
USPS Restores Military Mail to 40 ZIPs in the Past Three Weeks
Effective today, June 4, 2020, the USPS will restore mail service to 17 Military Mail ZIPs. This announcement comes after the USPS restored service to 15 Military Mail destinations just last week. All 22 ZIPs were previously suspended on April 9 due to a lack of transportation as a result of the coronavirus pandemic. Including […]
USPS 2021 Postage FAQ
When did the new USPS rates start?The 2021 USPS postage rate increase went into effect on Sunday, January 24, 2021. Is the price of a First Class Mail letter (1 oz.) increasing in 2021?If you purchase postage at the Post Office, the rate will remain $0.55. If you print postage online (via Stamps.com), the Metered […]
5 Tips to Make Holiday Returns Easier
Returns are an inevitable part of ecommerce, and particularly during the holiday season when shoppers with good intentions buy gifts for their loved ones but might pick out the wrong size, style or color for their intended recipient. One study released earlier this year by Narvar found that Millennials (under the age of 30) and […]
USPS Removes 8 Countries from Suspension List
The USPS has resumed services to eight countries that were previously suspended. Normal mail services have once again resumed to The Bahamas, Butan, Botswana, Cayman Islands, Eswatini, Lesotho, Malawi, South Africa. As of September 23, 2020, 37 counties remain on the USPS Suspension list. For more information visit the Stamps.com Coronavirus Shipping Page. Additionally, the […]
International Mail Updates: Lebanon Resumes Mail Service
The USPS as received communications from five international carriers announcing extensions of existing service alterations. Be advised that USPS packages sent to these locations may be affected. For a full list of all international service disruptions visit the Stamps.com Coronvirus Updates Page. BrazilCorreios Brazil has extended measures aimed at combating the spread of COVID-19 will continue […]
Can I Mail Prescription Drugs with USPS?
If you need to mail prescription drugs, you’ll want to get to know federal and state laws about shipping these items before trying to ship them with the USPS. Here are the basics of mailing drugs via the USPS. You will need to be familiar with what is permitted, and what isn’t, to avoid any […]
USPS Restores International Service to Four Destinations
The USPS has resumed service to four international destinations: Colombia, Ivory Coast, Kosovo, and Myanmar. Service to these destinations was initially suspended on April 24, 2020 due to lack of transportation as a result of coronavirus. With these updates, the list of USPS suspended international destinations now stands at 106:
International Mail Announcements — May 27th
The USPS has received communications from four international postal services regarding new service interruptions. For more information about service alterations due to coronavirus visit the Stamps.com Cornavirus Updates Page. HondurasEmpresa de Correos de Honduras (Honducor) has extended the suspension of all postal services until May 31, 2020—this date may be subject to change. PeruServicios Postales […]
Mail Service Restored to 15 Military Mail ZIPs
Effective today, May 21, 2020, the USPS has restored mail service to 15 Military Mail ZIPs. These ZIPs were previously suspended on April 9 due to lack of transportation as a result of the coronavirus pandemic. Including the suspensions lifted today, the USPS has now restored service to a total of 23 Military Mail ZIPs […]