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US sellers: USPS files to replace First Class packaging service with new USPS Ground Advantage

HeartlandBrixHeartlandBrix
edited February 2023 in General Vote Up0Vote Down
This article came through on my news feed yesterday, and I thought I would share it in case nobody else had seen it. Official USPS statement here: https://about.usps.com/newsroom/national-releases/2023/0210-usps-ground-advantage-product-and-pricing-simplicity.htm

This would go into effect Summer 2023 (I would guess at the same time as the semi-annual rate change).

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  • leopard37leopard37
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    How would this affect costs? Or would it?
  • HeartlandBrixHeartlandBrix
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    I'm not sure. USPS hasn't set their summer rate changes. The article leads me to believe rates might be unchanged, perhaps even fall a little. I have both First Class and Parcel Ground options now, so I'll probably have to change/merge those settings with new weight bands and shipping options. I expect other US sellers will have to do the same. Hopefully the net result will be positive.
  • CalibrickCalibrick
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    Well this oughta be interesting - I imagine most of use First Class Parcel Service. Like Heartland, I have the two options above now with Parcel Ground rates kicking in when the package hits 1 pound. I would not mind maintaining one band vs. the two, but I very much hope the under 1 pound items stay CHEAP. I guess we'll see!
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