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Get Free Covid Tests on USPS.com Residential households can now order up to four free COVID-19 tests on USPS.com. The tests are free, and USPS will deliver within 7-12 days once the order is placed. Read More >
 
Get Free Covid Tests on USPS.com Residential households can now order up to four free COVID-19 tests on USPS.com. The tests are free, and USPS will deliver within 7-12 days once the order is placed. Read More >
 
USPS Will Deliver 500 Million Covid Tests The White House is finalizing a deal for USPS to delivery 500 million Covid tests, and the agency expects to begin delivery in mid-January. Read More >
 
UPS Holiday Returns Set to Break Records Yet Again Estimating return shipments to exceed more than 60 million total, UPS holiday returns have already shattered records set the previous year. Read More >
 
Auctane Acquires Packlink, Leading European Shipping Software Auctane has acquired leading European shipping platform Packlink after rebranding from Stamps.com, making its first move into the European eCommerce market. Read More >
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Featured Guides

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International Shipping for Beginners: The Basics
Need to send something overseas? Check out these basics of international shipping with USPS, UPS, FedEx, and DHL.
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How to Buy Postage Online
Buying postage online can save you time and money! Who wouldn't want that? Learn how to buy postage online and how to save the most money doing it.
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Choosing the Best Shipping Software
Shipping software is the best way to buy discounted USPS postage. Learn about some different shipping software options and which ones we recommend!
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Recent Shipping Guides

How long does USPS Retail ground take?
How Long Does USPS Retail Ground Take?
USPS claims delivery for Retail Ground takes between 2-8 days, but it often takes longer depending on how far your shipment has to travel. Learn more about how long USPS Retail Ground takes!
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Is UPS or USPS faster?
Is UPS or USPS Faster?
Even though both USPS and UPS offer overnight services, UPS is the faster option of the two. Learn more about how UPS is faster than USPS!
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how heavy can a first class letter be?
How Heavy Can a Letter Be for a First Class Stamp?
USPS allows First Class letters to weigh up to 3.5 ounces, although sending a heavier letter requires multiple Forever stamps. Learn more about sending First Class letters today!
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can I mail candy?
Can I Mail Candy?
While you can't mail candy with USPS due to different shapes and weights that often clock in at more than 3 ounces, you can definitely ship it. Learn more about shipping candy!
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Featured Videos

How to Bring Your Retail Business Online
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How to Bring Your Retail Business Online
If you're struggling with bringing your retail business online and need some guidance from seasoned pros, watch our video for some simple tips and tricks!
How to Use Shipping Software
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How to Use Shipping Software to Buy Postage
Join Rockwell Sands as he gets different quotes for a package and uses the shipping software of his choice to buy the label at the cheapest price possible.
How to Ship Like a Pro
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Shipping 101: How to Ship Like a Pro
Rockwell Sands, Editor in Chief of Shipping School, gives a "How to Ship Like a Pro" presentation for beginning shippers navigating the eCommerce landscape.

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5 recent shipping questions…

Do Packages to Military Addresses Ship for Cheaper?
USPS treats all packages going to military addresses like domestic mail, but shippers can capture discounts on certain flat rate packaging. Read More >
Can I Ship Video Game Consoles Internationally with USPS?
Shipping a video game console internationally shouldn't be a problem depending on the destination country, but controllers are sometimes a different story. Read More >
First Class Package Retail: What’s Different About It?
On top of the slightly more expensive rates, First Class Package at the Retail level is quite different from Commercial Pricing. Learn more about it today! Read More >
Who is Sheila Holman?
Sheila Holman is the Postal Service's new Vice President of Marketing, bringing more than 25 years' worth of experience in the private sector to the role. Read More >
Who is Ashley Poling?
Ashley Poling is the newly-elected Vice Chairwoman of the Postal Regulatory Commission, serving the remainder of a six-year term ending in November of 2024. Read More >
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