Shipping Basics

cubic rates for USPS Ground Advantage
Are there Cubic Rates for USPS Ground Advantage?
USPS offers cubic pricing rates for Ground Advantage service, allowing shippers to take advantage of dimension-based rates for packages sent via Ground Advantage. Learn how to access cubic rates for Ground Advantage!
customs forms to ship to u.s. territories
Do I Need Customs Forms to Ship to U.S. Territories?
You may be prompted to fill out customs forms when shipping to and from U.S. Territories depending on your package weight and which carrier you choose. Learn more about filling out customs forms for U.S. Territory shipments!
ship gardening tools
Can I Ship Gardening Tools?
Since items like pruning shears and gardening forks aren't hazardous, carriers won't restrict you to certain services when you ship them. Read more about sending gardening tools!
ship coins
Can I Ship Coins & Currency in the U.S.?
The U.S. Postal Service allows you to ship coins, but you may need to follow certain rules and restrictions. Learn more about sending coins!
2023 Holiday Shipping Deadlines
USPS 2023 Holiday Shipping Deadlines
USPS has announced the 2023 holiday shipping deadlines, or the cutoff dates to send packages if you want them to arrive by December 25th.
it's Cheaper to Ship One Large Box as opposed to several smaller boxes
Is It Cheaper to Ship One Large Box or Several Smaller Boxes?
In terms of keeping costs down and tracking your shipment, it often makes more sense to ship one large box of multiple items versus sending several smaller packages to a single recipient. Read more about how to save money on these shipments!
UPS Access Points
UPS Access Points: How Do I Find the Nearest Access Point?
UPS Access Points are locations where you can both drop off and pick up UPS packages, and you can find your nearest one by using the UPS online locator.
UPS packages at the Post Office
Can I Drop off UPS Packages at the Post Office?
USPS won't accept UPS packages at the Post Office unless a package specifically has USPS postage attached to it. Learn more about handing off UPS packages!
UPS overgoods location
What is a UPS Overgoods Location?
A UPS Overgoods Location is a facility where UPS keeps packages when a label has been used twice or if it was shipped long after the original shipping date. UPS also sends package contents to these locations when they become separated from their packaging.
ship bars of soap
The Cheapest Way to Ship Bars of Soap
The cheapest way to send soap is by using a specially-discounted dimension-based service like USPS Priority Mail Cubic which you can only access through online shipping software. Read more about how to ship soap for cheap!
pay for a returned package
Do I Need to Pay for a Returned Package?
In most cases except for USPS Ground Advantage shipments, USPS won't make you pay for undeliverable packages, while UPS and FedEx will. Read more about paying for returned packages!
USPS Ground Advantage service
USPS Ground Advantage Service: What You Need to Know
Combining First Class Package and Retail/Parcel Select Ground, Ground Advantage is the Postal Service's newest service for lightweight and heavy packages that will be delivered in 2-5 business days entirely via ground transportation. Learn more about Ground Advantage!