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USPS to Slow Priority Mail Express Delivery Time

March 27, 2021March 27, 2021 Ina Steiner
USPS

The US Postal Service’s main job is to get mail and packages from Point A to Point B for the American people. But as it faces declining mail volumes and increasing competitive pressure in the […]

1 CommentNews, ShippingUSPS Delivering for America plan, USPS mail slowdown, USPS Priority Mail, USPS Priority Mail Express, USPS Rates

From the Editor – January 10, 2021

January 9, 2021March 4, 2021 Ina Steiner
EcommerceBytes Editor Ina Steiner

Online marketplaces eBay and Etsy just passively “raised” their fees for 2021. That’s because with higher shipping rates (USPS rate take effect in 2 weeks), they get a bigger commission on sales. That’s true whether […]

1 CommentNews, Trends and Shopping DataEBU 446, Editorial, Sellers Choice 2021, USPS Rates

Worried about the New $100 USPS Surcharge?

December 14, 2020December 14, 2020 Ina Steiner
USPS

No one likes surprises. Here’s what online sellers should know about the new $100 USPS surcharge. When the USPS announced new rates for Shipping services last month that take effect on January 24th, it introduced […]

1 CommentNews, ShippingRafael Zimberoff, Shipping costs, USPS Rates, USPS Surcharge

It’s Official: Higher Priority Mail Rates in 2021

December 10, 2020December 10, 2020 Ina Steiner
USPS

Online sellers will pay more to send USPS Priority Mail packages and other “competitive” shipping services beginning next month. The higher rates, previously announced, were approved by the Postal Regulatory Commission (PRC), the USPS announced […]

2 CommentsNews, ShippingPRC, Shipping costs, USPS Rates

PRC Ruling Means Higher Postage Rates in the Future

November 30, 2020December 1, 2020 Ina Steiner
USPS

The Postal Regulatory Commission is making changes to how the US Postal Service can raise rates for “market dominant” services. (Note it does not impact rate-setting methodology for “competitive” services such as Priority Mail.) The […]

News, ShippingPRC, USPS, USPS Rates

PRC Approves USPS 2021 International Rate Hike

November 29, 2020 Ina Steiner
USPS

It’s official – the cost of shipping items internationally via USPS will go up in 2021 after the Postal Regulatory Commission (PRC) approved the US Postal Service price change for Competitive International products. This follows […]

News, ShippingPRC, Shipping, USPS Rates

Understanding USPS 2021 Shipping Rates

November 18, 2020November 18, 2020 Ina Steiner
USPS

The USPS announced Monday that shipping rates for “competitive” services will be going up on January 24th, including Priority Mail and FCPS. In Monday’s announcement, it focused on “retail” rates – the rates shippers pay […]

2 CommentsNews, ShippingUSPS Rates

Etsy Warns Sellers of Sunday’s USPS Holiday Rate Hike

October 16, 2020October 16, 2020 Ina Steiner
Etsy

Hopefully online sellers are aware by now of the higher USPS rates in place during the holidays – Etsy warned its sellers on Thursday. The temporary holiday postal rate hike, which is unprecedented, goes into […]

Marketplaces, News, ShippingEtsy, USPS Rates

eBay Advises Sellers to Look at USPS Alternatives

October 12, 2020October 12, 2020 Ina Steiner
eBay

eBay warned sellers on Monday about new higher postal rates going into effect on Sunday while it touted USPS rivals UPS and FedEx. eBay sellers have long shown a preference for USPS shipping, but the […]

7 CommentsNews, ShippingeBay shipping labels, Fedex, UPS, USPS Rates

USPS 2021 Rate Hike: Wait for the Other Shoe to Drop

October 11, 2020October 11, 2020 Ina Steiner
USPS

The USPS looks likely to raise rates on January 24, 2021. Its filing with the Postal Regulatory Commission (PRC) on Friday doesn’t include price changes to many shipping services popular with online sellers, such as […]

6 CommentsNews, Shippingshipping rates, USPS, USPS Rates

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