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PRC Rules USPS Can Raise Postage at Higher Rates

December 1, 2017December 1, 2017 Ina Steiner
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The USPS will be able to raise the rates for “market dominant” postage faster than it is currently allowed after the Postal Regulatory Commission (PRC) completed its mandatory review of the system for regulating rates first established by Congress in Read more

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Tips on Dealing with the 2018 Postal Rate Increase

November 11, 2017December 11, 2017 Ina Steiner
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It’s official – USPS rates are going up in 2018. The Postal Regulatory Commission approved the USPS request on Wednesday. Sellers who use online postage to print shipping labels (commercial) for Priority Mail will see prices increase about 6 percent Read more

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Tips on Dealing with the 2018 Postal Rate Increase – Part 2

November 11, 2017December 11, 2017 Ina Steiner
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In part one of this two-part series, we outlined some of the major changes in the USPS postal rates for next year going into effect on January 21, 2018. In part two, we delve into some additional tips provided by Read more

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UPS to Raise Rates on Christmas Eve

October 26, 2017 Ina Steiner
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UPS will raise rates by an average of 4.9% on December 24, 2017. It cited its continued investment in its network to support customer growth and service needs. UPS will also increase certain surcharges in July of 2018. Press release Read more

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From the Editor – October 15, 2017

October 14, 2017October 14, 2017 Ina Steiner
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eBay stirred up a debate about auctions last week, evidence that many buyers and sellers still enjoy the auction format on eBay. The discussions began after eBay rolled out a new feature on auction listings without any notice (the company Read more

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USPS Governor Approved 2018 Rate Hikes in 2016

October 10, 2017 Ina Steiner
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Rates for some key USPS shipping services including Priority Mail and First Class Package Service are going up significantly on January 21, 2018 (assuming they’re approved by the PRC), and according to Postal Mag, those rates had been approved in Read more

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USPS Files for January 2018 Rate Increase

October 6, 2017October 8, 2017 Ina Steiner
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The USPS is proposing to raise the cost of Priority Mail rates by an average of 3.9%, though sellers who use online postage to print shipping labels could see prices increase about 6 percent on average. If approved by the Read more

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DHL Express Will Raise Its Rates 5 Percent in January

October 24, 2016July 18, 2017 Ina Steiner

DHL Express issued a press release informing customers of its 2017 rate adjustments with a 4.9% average increase in the U.S. effective January 2, 2017. DHL Express, the world’s leading international express services provider, today announced a 4.9% general average Read more

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USPS to Raise Priority Mail Rates by 4 Percent

October 21, 2016July 18, 2017 Ina Steiner

The US Postal Service filed notice with the Postal Regulatory Commission (PRC) of price changes for Shipping Services products to take effect next year, following the end of the holiday mailing season. The filing does not include any price increase Read more

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What Sellers Should Know about FedEx Rate Increase

September 22, 2015August 4, 2017 Ina Steiner

Like death and taxes, the rising cost of shipping is a certainty for online merchants. Right on cue, FedEx announced its rates for 2016 are going up by an average of 4.9% for U.S. domestic, U.S. export and U.S. import Read more

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