![]() The price of shipping using the USPS varies based on the type of mailing service, the distance the mail will travel, the weight of the mail, and its dimensions.įrom January 9th, 2022, the USPS new price changes for postage took effect. The beginning of a new year often results in a change (increase or decrease) in postal rates and the addition or removal of some services. ![]() To use the new USPS Connect Local, the customer must have a valid customer agreement with the USPS. There will also be Sunday delivery for an extra charge. The condition however is that the address is served by their local delivery unit. This new service will permit local small businesses to deliver products over the same day or the next day. The delivery service, USPS Connect Local is being introduced under Parcel Select Ground. Although quite cheap, the Parcel Select service is slow and has a delivery window that is between 2-8 days. However, it is only applicable for shipments that are booked online. The maximum weight for packages is 70lbs and they can be up to 130 inches in length. These are packages that are considered too large for Priority Mail Express and Priority Mail delivery. Parcel Select is good for small and large packages as well as for thick envelopes and tubes. However, all packages sent via Media Mail must be inspected and verified. Media mail is cost-effective as heavy materials can be sent with it. The maximum weight for a media mail is 70lbs and delivery is about 2-8 days. The service, however, requires insurance coverage of $100. Priority Mail Express is also applicable for packages under 70lbs. Its delivery date varies between next-day to 2-day guarantee. This service delivers all around the year, 7 days a week. The Priority Mail Express is the fastest USPS domestic shipping service. Other services available under Priority Mail include USPS tracking, signature confirmation, return receipt, and collect on delivery. However, the price will vary depending on the number of zones the mail will cross before reaching the recipient. With Priority Mail, you do not need to weigh packages under 70lbs. This domestic mail service delivers your package (letter, flat/large envelope, or parcel) between 1-3 days depending on where the distance will be covered. Since prices for first-class mail do not depend on distance, this service is suitable for shipping lightweight items over long distances. Anything between 3.6 oz to 13oz is classified as a flat/large envelope or a parcel. A first-class service letter must be 3.5oz or less. However, it only applies to standard-sized, single-piece envelopes, large envelopes, and small packages. This is the most affordable mail service. Photo credit: Liza Summer from Pexels First Class Mail The price for each service will depend on the mailing type, weight, dimensions, and service selected. The right domestic mail service for you will depend on the items you are sending, and when you want the items to reach the recipient. USPS Services allow users to choose delivery options that suit their needs. In this article, we will discuss USPS services and packaging Requirements for 2022. This means that not only are these shipments being tracked by USPS but also, the sender and receiver can find out about it at any time of their choosing. The United States Postal Service (USPS) is the only postal service that offers customers the opportunity to track their orders and packages any time of the day. Postal Service delivers mail to more than 141 million homes and businesses-approximately one out of every two addresses in the United States-six days a week. It's hard to believe that these items all arrive at our homes through a single, vast network. ![]() ![]() Every day the mail brings us letters and bills, magazines and catalogs, packages large and small. ![]()
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