

Iyer said merchants should maximize postal discounts by using USPS Commercial Plus Pricing (CPP), which can be more than a 30% savings over the retail rate for first-class services. – Higher ounce First Class Package Services (anything above 13 oz. – Parcel Select (highly popular with e-commerce merchants) ShipStation Director of Strategic Partnerships & Business Development Krish Iyer said the key areas being impacted are: In part two, we delve into some additional tips provided by online postage providers. Heavier items will require additional postage.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.

With Priority Mail, delivery is guaranteed within 1-3 days.Ground is most useful for sending large quantities of mail at once, handling oversized packages, and saving money on things that aren't urgent. Items sent Ground mail (sometimes referred to as “standard shipping”) typically arrive within 2-8 business days.When deciding which class best suits your needs, consider both the weight of your item and how fast you need it to arrive at its destination.

There are 3 standard mail classes-Ground, Priority, and First Class. Specify the class of the item you’re mailing.
