USPS® Shipping Services
Learn about the shipping services and rates that USPS® offers.
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USPS Temporary Rate Increase for the 2022 Holiday Season
The Postal Service is increasing domestic shipping rates from October 2nd to January 22nd.
Written by Pirate Ship. Updated over a week ago
USPS Rate Change July 2022
USPS is changing rates for Media Mail and Signature Confirmation service on July 10th, 2022
Written by Pirate Ship. Updated over a week ago
Why does my USPS label have an old tracking number?
Learn why you might see existing tracking data for a different package when you enter your tracking number on the USPS website
Written by Pirate Ship. Updated over a week ago
2022 USPS Rates go into effect January 9th
The annual USPS rate change happens January 9th, 2022
Written by Pirate Ship. Updated over a week ago
Pirate Ship now offers Priority Mail rates BELOW Commercial Pricing!
Now you can save even more with Priority Mail at deeper discounts than the published Commercial Pricing rates
Written by Pirate Ship. Updated over a week ago
2023 USPS rates go into effect January 22nd
USPS has announced the new rates for anything shipped on or after January 22nd, 2023
Written by Pirate Ship. Updated over a week ago
USPS Temporary Rate Increase for the 2021 Holiday Season
The Postal Service is increasing their shipping rates October 3rd to December 26th, no matter where you buy your postage.
Written by Pirate Ship. Updated over a week ago
USPS Nonstandard Fees
Understanding USPS® "non-standard" fees that some packages may be subject to
Written by Pirate Ship. Updated over a week ago
USPS now offers Parcel Select Ground Cubic
Learn more about new dimension-based rates for the USPS service Parcel Select Ground Cubic on Pirate Ship
Written by Pirate Ship. Updated over a week ago
USPS Rate Change August 2021
USPS is changing rates for Media Mail and Signature Confirmation service on August 29th, 2021
Written by Pirate Ship. Updated over a week ago
What is Dimensional (DIM) Weight pricing?
Understanding USPS and UPS surcharges for large but lightweight shipments
Written by Pirate Ship. Updated over a week ago
Maximum size and weight limits for USPS® services
A quick guide on size & weight restrictions for shipping with USPS
Written by Pirate Ship. Updated over a week ago
USPS: Prohibited Items
Here's some items that are illegal to ship with the Postal Service
Written by Pirate Ship. Updated over a week ago
Cheapest way to ship posters
How can I ship a poster?
Written by Pirate Ship. Updated over a week ago
What is Weight-based Priority Mail?
Priority Mail that does not qualify for Priority Mail Cubic, and is sometimes cheaper!
Written by Pirate Ship. Updated over a week ago
How to intercept or return a package
Some USPS and UPS packages can be intercepted and returned to you before they're delivered
Written by Pirate Ship. Updated over a week ago
Do USPS® and UPS® services come with tracking numbers?
All USPS® and UPS® shipping services on Pirate Ship come with free tracking included
Written by Pirate Ship. Updated over a week ago
List of countries with USPS® E-DELCON International Tracking
The USPS® Electronic Delivery Confirmation program (E-DELCON) provides full package tracking to certain countries.
Written by Pirate Ship. Updated over a week ago
What is the USPS APV Automated Package Verification System?
Learn how USPS confirms that the correct amount of postage has been purchased, and adjusts your account for any differences.
Written by Pirate Ship. Updated over a week ago
Can I use Priority Mail Cubic with a softpack or padded envelope?
USPS Cubic Softpack is a cheap & fast way to ship envelopes
Written by Pirate Ship. Updated over a week ago
Why you shouldn't use Medium or Large Flat Rate Boxes
The Priority Mail Medium Flat Rate Box and Large Flat Rate Box are up to 56% more expensive than using your own box
Written by Pirate Ship. Updated over a week ago
Why you shouldn't use Priority Mail Regional Rate
Using a USPS Regional Rate box is up to $1.35 more expensive than using your own similarly sized packaging
Written by Pirate Ship. Updated over a week ago
Free USPS Mailing Boxes for Priority Mail Cubic
USPS offers 6 free "mailing boxes" that you can use with weight-based Priority Mail or Priority Mail Cubic
Written by Pirate Ship. Updated over a week ago
Does Pirate Ship offer stamps or postage for mailing letters or flats?
Learn why Pirate Ship doesn't sell USPS® First Class Mail International Flats or other mailing services
Written by Pirate Ship. Updated over a week ago
The cheapest ways to ship with USPS®
Here's some simple rules of thumb on which shipping services to use to save you the most money.
Written by Pirate Ship. Updated over a week ago
How do you use the USPS Media Mail® shipping service?
Learn what qualifies for Media Mail® and how to access it
Written by Pirate Ship. Updated over a week ago
Do I need to use a Priority Mail® box if I buy a Priority Mail® label?
Learn about Priority Mail flat rate postage
Written by Pirate Ship. Updated over a week ago
What is Priority Mail Cubic?
Learn about this "secret" dimension-based USPS shipping service
Written by Pirate Ship. Updated over a week ago