Shipping Questions

how long does First Class Mail take to arrive
How Long Does First Class Mail Take to Arrive?
Letters and postcards sent with First Class Mail service typically take between 1-3 days to arrive, though delivery timeframes have been slowing recently.
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How Can I Change My Address with the Post Office?
Changing your address with the Post Office is an important part of moving, so your mail gets forwarded. Learn how to change your address on USPS.com today.
USPS certified mail
USPS Certified Mail: A Complete Guide to USPS Certified Mailing & Tracking Certified Letters
Certified Mail is a service the Postal Service offers that assigns a tracking number to a regular piece of mail. Learn more about tracking certified letters with USPS!
What is Priority Mail Cubic
What is Priority Mail Cubic?
Priority Mail Cubic is the most deeply-discounted USPS mail class that you can only access on shipping software. Learn more about this special service here!
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What is the Best Shipping Label Printer?
The best shipping label printer depends on the size of the shipping labels you need. Read about our recommendations for 2x7" and 4x6" label printers here!
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How Do I Ship to a College Dorm?
College kids shop online too, and sellers often get confused when it's shipping time. Learn how to properly format addresses for shipping to college dorms.
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How Do I Ship Bath Bombs?
With the industry booming, learning to ship bath bombs is vital to creating a good customer experience and avoiding extra shipping costs for your business.
Dane Coleman
Who is Dane Coleman?
Beginning in 1986 as a distribution clerk for USPS, Dane Coleman is the Vice President of Regional Processing Operations for the Eastern Area.
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Can I Ship Pepper Spray with USPS?
Pepper spray is uniquely considered both an aerosol and a corrosive, and your only option to ship it with USPS will be through Ground Advantage service. Learn more about sending pepper spray with USPS!
Flat Rate Packaging
Can I Change Flat Rate Packaging to Ship Weight-Based Priority Mail?
USPS allows you to alter flat rate packaging to ship at weight-based Priority Mail prices instead of the specific flat rate service on your box or envelope. Read more about changing flat rate boxes and envelopes!
ship a care package
How Do I Ship a Care Package?
A great way to connect and support one another during this difficult time is to ship care packages to loved ones. Learn the best ways to send one out here!
Ship vitamins and supplements
Can I Ship Vitamins and Supplements?
Unlike shipping prescription medicine, it's perfectly legal for everyday consumers to ship vitamins and supplements through any of the three major carriers. Read more about sending vitamins domestically and internationally!