Packaging

The best way to ship meat and perishables with USPS is to ship them Priority Mail Express, and to make sure you include sufficient cooling packing material.

The cheapest way to ship liquids or beverages is to use shipping software that gives you access to discounted USPS mail classes such as Priority Mail Cubic.

You can ship model rockets and toy propellants with USPS, but you can only use ground transport services such as Parcel Select Ground and/or Retail Ground.

When shipping fresh fish and other seafood, the most important things to consider are the speed of the shipping service, and how to package them properly.

A trick to saving even more money when shipping Priority Mail Cubic is to put your "box in a bag" and ship it that way. Here's everything you need to know.

If you're looking to ship perfume or other liquid fragrances, the US Postal Service will give you the best mix of affordable rates and quick delivery times.

Since they are lightweight items, the cheapest and quickest way to ship eyeglasses is USPS First Class Package Service...but don't forget to add insurance!

If you want to ship bed sheets, pillows, or linens, you'll need to be prepared to pay extra dimensional weight charges, no matter which carrier you choose.

If you want to ship honey and jam, your best bet is shipping with the US Postal Service to take advantage of the discounted mail class Priority Mail Cubic.