Shipping Basics

USPS missed my pickup
What Do I Do if USPS Missed My Pickup?
If USPS missed your pickup, the best thing is to schedule another pickup for the next day. If they miss the following pickup, visit your local Post Office.
ship liquids and beverages with USPS to save the most money
The Cheapest Way to Ship Liquids and Beverages
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.
get a Priority Mail Express refund
How Can I Get a Priority Mail Express Refund?
If your express parcel isn't delivered by the time of the service commitment cutoff, you're eligible to get a Priority Mail Express refund on USPS' website.
shipping to Puerto Rico
Do I Need Customs Forms When Shipping to Puerto Rico?
The US Postal Service treats Puerto Rico as a domestic mailing destination, which means you don't need customs forms when shipping to or from Puerto Rico.
Media Mail Rates can't be discounted any more than they are
Can I Find Any Cheaper USPS Media Mail Rates?
Since the US Postal Service already offers such a huge discount on Media Mail service, you won't be able to find any additional savings on Media Mail Rates.
USPS tracking
How to Check Your USPS Tracking Status
Learn how to check the USPS tracking status of your package, what some of the most common statuses mean, and what steps to take if your package gets lost.
USPS Flat Rate Boxes
Can I Use USPS Flat Rate Boxes to Ship Non-Flat Rate?
You can't use USPS flat rate boxes unless you pay for flat rate postage. If you don't, USPS will charge you for the service marked on your box or envelope.
ship blank DVDs with Media Mail
Can I Ship Blank DVDs with Media Mail?
The US Postal Service is quite strict about what items qualify for Media Mail service, and unfortunately, you're unable to ship blank DVDs with Media Mail.
USPS media mail cost
How Much Does USPS Media Mail Cost?
Wondering how much it'll cost to ship USPS Media Mail? Check out our Media Mail price breakdown and learn more about this specially discounted USPS service.
how to ship candles
How to Ship Candles
If you're wondering how to ship candles, don't even think about using any carrier except USPS, and always ship them with USPS Priority Mail Cubic service.
Ship Live Fish with USPS
Can I Ship Live Fish with USPS?
You can ship live fish with USPS if the fish can fit inside USPS' box size regulations, and if you use enough packing material to fully absorb any leaks.
USPS Priority Mail Flat Rate
USPS Priority Mail Flat Rate: What You Need to Know
USPS Priority Mail Flat Rate is a sub-service of Priority Mail, where shippers pay "flat" fees to ship items in specific boxes or envelopes up to 70 pounds.