Shipping Questions

how much are flat rate boxes?
How Much Do Flat Rate Boxes Cost?
USPS Flat Rate packaging is free, but you still have to pay for the cost of postage. Learn more about how much Flat Rate Boxes cost to ship!
DDP Shipping
DDP Shipping: What is Delivery Duty Paid Shipping?
DDP or "Delivery Duty Paid" shipping means that the shipper pays import taxes included in the cost of international labels. Learn more about DDP shipping here!
DDU shipping
DDU Shipping: What is Delivery Duty Unpaid Shipping?
DDU, or "Delivery Duty Unpaid" shipping, means that your international recipients are responsible for paying customs duties and import fees. Learn more about DDU shipping here!
Best practices for shipping tires
Can I Ship Tires?
UPS offers the best rates and services for shipping tires, and you'll need to designate them as "irregular packages." Learn more about packing and shipping tires!
What USPS Zone am I in?
What USPS Zone Am I Located In?
USPS Zones aren't actually specific points on the map. Instead, the particular zone you're located in depends on where you're receiving a package from. Learn more about USPS zones!
single media mail shipments can't contain items of different sizes
Can I Combine Items into a Single Media Mail Shipment?
You can combine different items into a single Media Mail shipment, even if the items are not identical in design, dimension, and weight. Learn more about potential Media Mail "hacks," as we like to call them!
ship a suitcase
Can I Ship a Suitcase?
You can ship a suitcase without any external packaging, and depending on the size of your luggage, both USPS and UPS offer affordable options! Learn more about sending a suitcase with a shipping carrier.
Signature Confirmation for international shipments
Can I Get Signature Confirmation for International Shipments?
Some carriers offer signature confirmation for international shipments, while others don't. Learn more about the carriers that offer it!
Calendars do not qualify for Media Mail rates
Do Calendars Qualify for Media Mail?
Calendars do not qualify for USPS Media Mail service, so the cheapest way to ship them is to use First Class Package Service or regular mail.
UPS does not deliver to PO Boxes
Does UPS Deliver to PO Boxes?
USPS is the only shipping carrier authorized to deliver to PO Boxes. UPS and other carriers won't deliver any packages addressed to PO Boxes. Learn about the limitations of PO Boxes!
shipping labels expire at different times, depending on the carrier
When Do Shipping Labels Expire?
Different shipping labels expire at different times, depending on the carrier providing the postage. Learn more about when labels expire!
mail a postcard
How Much Does it Cost to Mail a Postcard?
It costs 40 cents to mail a postcard anywhere in the United at the time of publishing this article, compared to 58 cents for a Forever stamp.