Show Name | Location | Start/End Date | Year | |
Monroeville, PA | Mar 4 | Mar 6 | 2011 | |
Chicago, IL | Mar 6 | Mar 8 | 2011 | |
Hyannis, MA | Mar 8 | Mar 9 | 2011 | |
Minnetonka, MN | Mar 11 | Mar 15 | 2011 | |
Atlanta, GA | Mar 12 | Mar 14 | 2011 | |
Portland, ME | Mar 12 | Mar 14 | 2011 | |
Greensboro, NC | Mar 19 | Mar 21 | 2011 | |
Dublin, OH | Mar 19 | Mar 23 | 2011 | |
Dallas, TX | Mar 24 | Mar 27 | 2011 | |
Boston, MA | Mar 27 | Mar 30 | 2011 | |
High Point, NC | Apr 2 | Apr 7 | 2011 | |
Chicago, IL | Apr 3 | Apr 5 | 2011 | |
Santa Fe, NM | Apr 5 | Apr 6 | 2011 | |
New York, NY | Apr 12 | Apr 15 | 2011 | |
New York, NY | May 15 | May 18 | 2011 | |
Las Vegas, NV | Jun 4 | Jun 6 | 2011 | |
High Point, NC | Jun 5 | Jun 8 | 2011 | |
Dallas, TX | Jun 22 | Jun 28 | 2011 | |
Charlotte, NC | Jun 25 | Jun 27 | 2011 | |
Dublin, OH | Jun 26 | Jun 29 | 2011 | |
Washington, DC | Jul 10 | Jul 12 | 2011 | |
Baltimore, MD | Jul 11 | Jul 13 | 2011 | |
Atlanta, GA | Jul 13 | Jul 20 | 2011 | |
Los Angeles, CA | Jul 19 | Jul 25 | 2011 | |
Los Angeles, CA | Jul 22 | Jul 25 | 2011 | |
Orlando, FL | Jul 23 | Jul 26 | 2011 | |
King of Prussia, PA | Jul 24 | Jul 27 | 2011 | |
Glendale, AZ | Jul 28 | Jul 30 | 2011 | |
Chicago, IL | Jul 28 | Aug 3 | 2011 | |
Monroeville, PA | Jul 30 | Aug 1 | 2011 | |
Las Vegas, NV | Jul 31 | Aug 3 | 2011 | |
Las Vegas, NV | Aug 1 | Aug 5 | 2011 | |
Salt Lake City, UT | Aug 4 | Aug 6 | 2011 | |
Minnetonka, MN | Aug 5 | Aug 9 | 2011 | |
San Francisco, CA | Aug 6 | Aug 9 | 2011 | |
Greensboro, NC | Aug 6 | Aug 8 | 2011 | |
Henrietta, NY | Aug 7 | Aug 9 | 2011 | |
Seattle, WA | Aug 10 | Aug 16 | 2011 | |
New York, NY | Aug 13 | Aug 18 | 2011 | |
Seattle, WA | Aug 13 | Aug 16 | 2011 | |
New York, NY | Aug 14 | Aug 18 | 2011 | |
Dublin, OH | Aug 20 | Aug 24 | 2011 | |
Denver, CO | Aug 25 | Aug 30 | 2011 | |
Dallas, TX | Sep 10 | Sep 12 | 2011 | |
Atlanta, GA | Sep 10 | Sep 12 | 2011 | |
Chicago, IL | Sep 12 | Sep 14 | 2011 | |
Chicago, IL | Sep 12 | Sep 15 | 2011 | |
Miami, FL | Sep 20 | Sep 22 | 2011 | |
Las Vegas, NV | Sep 20 | Sep 23 | 2011 | |
Louisville, KY | Sep 23 | Sep 26 | 2011 | |
Charlotte, NC | Sep 24 | Sep 26 | 2011 | |
High Point, NC | Oct 22 | Oct 27 | 2011 | |
New York, NY | Oct 25 | Oct 28 | 2011 | |
Sevierville, TN | Nov 3 | Nov 7 | 2011 | |
Gatlinburg, TN | Nov 4 | Nov 7 | 2011 | |
Greensboro, NC | Dec 3 | Dec 5 | 2011 | |
Myrtle Beach, SC | Dec 4 | Dec 7 | 2011 | |
Hight Point, NC | Dec 4 | Dec 7 | 2011 | |
Atlanta, GA | Jan 11 | Jan 18 | 2012 | |
San Francisco, CA | Jan 15 | Jan 17 | 2012 | |
Los Angeles, CA | Jan 17 | Jan 23 | 2012 | |
Los Angeles, CA | Jan 20 | Jan 23 | 2012 | |
Orlando, FL | Jan 21 | Jan 23 | 2012 | |
Glendale, AZ | Jan 26 | Jan 28 | 2012 | |
Salt Lake City, UT | Jan 26 | Jan 28 | 2012 | |
New York, NY | Jan 28 | Feb 2 | 2012 | |
New York, NY | Feb 12 | Feb 15 | 2012 | |
Las Vegas, NV | Mar 11 | Mar 14 | 2012 | |
Friday, April 15, 2011
2011 / 2012 Gift Shows for Online Sellers
Thursday, February 17, 2011
eBay Q2 Changes Include Adding Fed Ex to Shipping Calculator
eBay is close to announcing its first Seller Release of 2011, and changes to shipping are on the agenda. eBay is beefing up its label-printing functionality and will add FedEx to the carriers it supports, according to Sanjay Sethi in an interview on eBay Radio this week.
Currently eBay's shipping calculator supports USPS and UPS, and sellers have long complained about the absence of FedEx from its calculated shipping. Sethi said Tuesday that eBay would add Fed Ex "very soon." eBay's Shipping Calculator allows sellers to enter information about their products so that U.S. shoppers visiting a product page can see the exact shipping cost they would pay for that item.
Sethi also said eBay will add bulk label printing in April and would add First Class Mail International to eBay label printing soon after that.
During the holidays, eBay was able to extend its buying season by one day last year by persuading the USPS to give it estimated delivery times and then displaying actual delivery dates instead of the number of days. When seeing "5 business days" in a listing, "the math was too much for some buyers," according to Sethi.
When asked how accurate the delivery dates were, Sethi said "there is definitely room for improvement" and said eBay would make it much more realistic for sellers in 2011.
Despite the veiled criticism of the postal service in the interview, the USPS signed a new, five-year contract with eBay last month to provide online tools and marketing programs to help millions of small businesses. The new Postmaster General Patrick Donahoe said in a press statement,, "Our alliance with eBay continues to strengthen and grow. This new contract builds on the trust the eBay community has invested in us as their leading shipper of choice."
In his interview, eBay's Sethi said that, in October 2010, 45% of items sold on eBay.com had tracking, and by the end of 2010, it was at 61%. "That number had not changed in years," he said. eBay's philosophy is that each seller is a fulfillment service or warehouse, he said, and eBay needs to give sellers the tools they need.
Also of interest to online sellers, ShipRush posted on its blog that the USPS is changing the text "Delivery Confirmation" on shipping labels to say "Tracking Number" instead. The change will happen in the next week or so, and the postal service will display more scans for each package, instead of just one delivery scan.
The USPS has reportedly mandated that its workers scan each package as part of a new policy.
You can find the entire article HERE
Currently eBay's shipping calculator supports USPS and UPS, and sellers have long complained about the absence of FedEx from its calculated shipping. Sethi said Tuesday that eBay would add Fed Ex "very soon." eBay's Shipping Calculator allows sellers to enter information about their products so that U.S. shoppers visiting a product page can see the exact shipping cost they would pay for that item.
Sethi also said eBay will add bulk label printing in April and would add First Class Mail International to eBay label printing soon after that.
During the holidays, eBay was able to extend its buying season by one day last year by persuading the USPS to give it estimated delivery times and then displaying actual delivery dates instead of the number of days. When seeing "5 business days" in a listing, "the math was too much for some buyers," according to Sethi.
When asked how accurate the delivery dates were, Sethi said "there is definitely room for improvement" and said eBay would make it much more realistic for sellers in 2011.
Despite the veiled criticism of the postal service in the interview, the USPS signed a new, five-year contract with eBay last month to provide online tools and marketing programs to help millions of small businesses. The new Postmaster General Patrick Donahoe said in a press statement,, "Our alliance with eBay continues to strengthen and grow. This new contract builds on the trust the eBay community has invested in us as their leading shipper of choice."
In his interview, eBay's Sethi said that, in October 2010, 45% of items sold on eBay.com had tracking, and by the end of 2010, it was at 61%. "That number had not changed in years," he said. eBay's philosophy is that each seller is a fulfillment service or warehouse, he said, and eBay needs to give sellers the tools they need.
Also of interest to online sellers, ShipRush posted on its blog that the USPS is changing the text "Delivery Confirmation" on shipping labels to say "Tracking Number" instead. The change will happen in the next week or so, and the postal service will display more scans for each package, instead of just one delivery scan.
The USPS has reportedly mandated that its workers scan each package as part of a new policy.
You can find the entire article HERE
Does the USPS Now Require SCAN Forms for Online Postage?
Some postal employees have been incorrectly telling online sellers that they must use SCAN Forms when dropping off packages with prepaid online postage. SCAN Form (PS Form 5630) is a useful service that allows sellers to prove their packages have entered the mail stream - the SCAN Form contains a master barcode that represents all the packages in a shipment, and a single scan enters all of the associated packages into the USPS database as "Shipment Accepted."
USPS PR Representative Dave Lewin confirmed last week that, while it is preferred, SCAN Form is not required. "The Postal Service does not require a SCAN form," he said. "We do prefer that a SCAN form is used since it is more efficient for shippers and expedites transactions at retail."
SCAN Form is available with most online postage services, including USPS Click-N-Ship, ShipRush, Endicia and Stamps.com. However, SCAN Form is not available in the recently launched Amazon Marketplace Shipping Label program, and the incorrect message that some Amazon.com sellers are receiving at their post office is causing them concern, as documented in this online discussion thread.
Some sellers surmise that the misunderstanding is caused by a supposed memo to postmasters recently that all packages be scanned.
ShipRush Product Manager Rafael Zimberoff said online sellers should be using the SCAN Form, required or not. "All ecommerce sellers should use SCAN forms, without exception. A merchant who uses a system that does not provide SCAN forms is saving pennies to spend dollars lost in lower buyer satisfaction and more complicated customer service."
While sellers who use online postage should use SCAN Forms when possible, since it shows their customers they've mailed their orders, for right now, at least, the post office is not making it mandatory.
You can find the article HERE
USPS PR Representative Dave Lewin confirmed last week that, while it is preferred, SCAN Form is not required. "The Postal Service does not require a SCAN form," he said. "We do prefer that a SCAN form is used since it is more efficient for shippers and expedites transactions at retail."
SCAN Form is available with most online postage services, including USPS Click-N-Ship, ShipRush, Endicia and Stamps.com. However, SCAN Form is not available in the recently launched Amazon Marketplace Shipping Label program, and the incorrect message that some Amazon.com sellers are receiving at their post office is causing them concern, as documented in this online discussion thread.
Some sellers surmise that the misunderstanding is caused by a supposed memo to postmasters recently that all packages be scanned.
ShipRush Product Manager Rafael Zimberoff said online sellers should be using the SCAN Form, required or not. "All ecommerce sellers should use SCAN forms, without exception. A merchant who uses a system that does not provide SCAN forms is saving pennies to spend dollars lost in lower buyer satisfaction and more complicated customer service."
While sellers who use online postage should use SCAN Forms when possible, since it shows their customers they've mailed their orders, for right now, at least, the post office is not making it mandatory.
You can find the article HERE
Thursday, February 10, 2011
Tax time is just around the corner!
Well, it's that time of the year again. Taxes are due and it's time to put the pencil to the paper and get-er-done. The IRS has a special page set up for Online Auction Sellers that has some wonderful links for us.
Online Auction Sellers Tax Center | |
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Thursday, February 3, 2011
Flat Rate — Quick Reference
Some people have been noting issue when mailing with the new USPS Flat Rate Materials. All of the prices for flat rate can be found in my previous blog. This is a quick reference directly from the USPS Website. You can take this to your post office if needed for clarification. The main issues that are floating around is that you may not add tape to your Flat Rate Packages. This simply is not true.
Here is the wording directly from the USPS Website:
When sealing a Flat Rate Box or Flat Rate Envelope, the container flaps must be able to close within the normal folds. Tape may be applied to the flaps and seams to reinforce the container; provided the design of the container is not enlarged by opening the sides and the container is not reconstructed in any way.
Flat Rate — Quick Reference
Available for Domestic and International
EXPRESS MAIL
Flat Rate Envelope
12-1/2" x 9-1/2"
Legal Flat Rate Envelope
15" x 9-1/2"
PRIORITY MAIL
Flat Rate Envelope
12-1/2" x 9-1/2"
Legal Flat Rate Envelope
15" x 9-1/2"
Padded Flat Rate Envelope
12-1/2" x 9-1/2"
Gift Card Flat Rate Envelope
10" x 7"
Small Flat Rate Envelope
10" x 6"
Window Flat Rate Envelope
10" x 5"
Small Flat Rate Box
8-5/8" x 5-3/8" x 1-5/8"
Medium Flat Rate Boxes
13-5/8" x 11-7/8" x 3-3/8"
11" x 8-1/2" x 5-1/2"
Large Flat Rate Box
12" x 12" x 5-1/2"
APO/FPO/DPO
Large Flat Rate Box
12" x 12" x 5-1/2"
Large Video Box (Flat Rate pricing for international only)
9-1/4" x 6-1/4" x 2"
DVD Box (Flat Rate pricing for international only)
7-9/16" x 5-7/16" x 1-3/8
Note: Flat Rate prices are available when material is sent in a USPS-produced Flat Rate Envelope or Box. When sealing a Flat Rate Box or Flat Rate Envelope, the container flaps must be able to close within the normal folds. Tape may be applied to the flaps and seams to reinforce the container; provided the design of the container is not enlarged by opening the sides and the container is not reconstructed in any way.
Weight restrictions for domestic Express Mail and Priority Mail Flat Rate Envelopes and Boxes are 70 pounds.
Weight restrictions for Priority Mail International are 4 pounds for the Flat Rate Envelopes, Small Flat Rate Box, and DVD Box and Large Video Box; 20 pounds for the Medium Flat Rate Boxes and the Large Flat Rate Box.
Weight restrictions for Express Mail Flat Rate International vary by country and are noted in the Individual Country Listings. However, the maximum weight limit for any Express Mail International shipment is 70 pounds.
You may order free packaging supplies at usps.com/shop and find out more information about Priority Mail at prioritymail.com.
You can find this reference HERE
Here is the wording directly from the USPS Website:
When sealing a Flat Rate Box or Flat Rate Envelope, the container flaps must be able to close within the normal folds. Tape may be applied to the flaps and seams to reinforce the container; provided the design of the container is not enlarged by opening the sides and the container is not reconstructed in any way.
Flat Rate — Quick Reference
Available for Domestic and International
EXPRESS MAIL
Flat Rate Envelope
12-1/2" x 9-1/2"
Legal Flat Rate Envelope
15" x 9-1/2"
PRIORITY MAIL
Flat Rate Envelope
12-1/2" x 9-1/2"
Legal Flat Rate Envelope
15" x 9-1/2"
Padded Flat Rate Envelope
12-1/2" x 9-1/2"
Gift Card Flat Rate Envelope
10" x 7"
Small Flat Rate Envelope
10" x 6"
Window Flat Rate Envelope
10" x 5"
Small Flat Rate Box
8-5/8" x 5-3/8" x 1-5/8"
Medium Flat Rate Boxes
13-5/8" x 11-7/8" x 3-3/8"
11" x 8-1/2" x 5-1/2"
Large Flat Rate Box
12" x 12" x 5-1/2"
APO/FPO/DPO
Large Flat Rate Box
12" x 12" x 5-1/2"
Large Video Box (Flat Rate pricing for international only)
9-1/4" x 6-1/4" x 2"
DVD Box (Flat Rate pricing for international only)
7-9/16" x 5-7/16" x 1-3/8
Note: Flat Rate prices are available when material is sent in a USPS-produced Flat Rate Envelope or Box. When sealing a Flat Rate Box or Flat Rate Envelope, the container flaps must be able to close within the normal folds. Tape may be applied to the flaps and seams to reinforce the container; provided the design of the container is not enlarged by opening the sides and the container is not reconstructed in any way.
Weight restrictions for domestic Express Mail and Priority Mail Flat Rate Envelopes and Boxes are 70 pounds.
Weight restrictions for Priority Mail International are 4 pounds for the Flat Rate Envelopes, Small Flat Rate Box, and DVD Box and Large Video Box; 20 pounds for the Medium Flat Rate Boxes and the Large Flat Rate Box.
Weight restrictions for Express Mail Flat Rate International vary by country and are noted in the Individual Country Listings. However, the maximum weight limit for any Express Mail International shipment is 70 pounds.
You may order free packaging supplies at usps.com/shop and find out more information about Priority Mail at prioritymail.com.
You can find this reference HERE
Wednesday, January 12, 2011
National Mail Service Updates
This information is updated daily.
Information on this site is provided for mailers with plant-verified drop shipments going to postal facilities that are closed or have mail entry limits because of natural disasters or severe weather conditions.This site provides optional destinating mail entry information where available.
Contact BSN HQ Communications Manager if you need additional information or would like to report a service impact in your area.
See also: International Service Updates
Business customers needing support or having questions should contact their local Business Service Network and/or visit RIBBS on USPS.com.
Current Update:
Connecticut
Due to severe weather conditions, the following Postal facilities have suspended operations:Barry Square Station, Hartford 06114
Short Beach Station, Branford 06405
Devon Station, Milford 06460
Baybrook Station, West Haven 06516
Southeast Region
Freezing temperatures continue to hamper mail delivery service in many parts of the South and Southeast areas. Georgia, South Carolina, Alabama and parts of North Carolina continue to experience temperatures below freezing. Power outages have caused delayed Postal facility openings and temporary suspension of mail services. Mailers should check with their local offices to learn when operations return to normal.Massachusetts
Due to severe weather and hazardous road conditions, mail deliveries have been curtailed. USPS has reports of power outages in the 023, 020 ZIP Code areas. Postal facilities affected in these areas include:Bridgewater 02324
West Bridgewater 02379
East Bridgewater 02333
Halifax 02338
Randolph 02368
Scituate 02066
Green Harbor 02041
Hanover 02339
North Abington 02351
Nantucket 02554 (Transportation limited, no mail delivery)
Rhode Island
The severe winter storm has caused mail service delays and delayed openings of postal facilities. Areas affected include:Rehoboth 02769
Seekonk 02771
Woonsocket 02895
Montana
USPS has temporarily suspended operations at the Miles City Post Office, located at 106 N. 7th Street, Miles City, MT, 59301-9998. Postal operations and customer service have been moved to the Ace Steadman Hardware Retail Center and the former County Market site at 715 S. Haynes Avenue, Miles City, MT. The Miles City Post Office is operating retail services and PO Box mail pickup at this location. Mail sorting and carrier delivery operations are in the old County Market building.The customer service hours are 8:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Monday-Friday, and 9 a.m. to 12 noon, Saturday. Business Mail Acceptance hours remain at 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday-Friday.
Pennsylvania
Due to an accident at the Presto Post Office, 5234 Thoms Run Road, Presto, PA, 15142, the facility will be closed for several weeks. All mail operations are being conducted out of the Bridgeville Post Office, 700 Washington Ave., Bridgeville, PA, 15017.Tennessee
Mail service is resuming at a mobile van at Henning, TN. The Post Office there, located at 415 N. Main St., Henning, TN, 38041 is a crime scene. The van will be open 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Monday through Friday, and 10 a.m.-noon on Saturdays. Authorities continue to search for the killer or killers of two Postal Service workers in Henning.International Mail Service
Greenland
As a result of a labor dispute, no flights are operating in Greenland or between Denmark and Greenland. The stoppage began Jan. 10 and will continue through Jan. 15.USA
Heavy snowstorms and severe weather conditions have severely affected the Southeast, Midwest and parts of the Northeast regions of the United States. The severe weather started on Jan. 10 and disrupted inbound and outbound mail flows — including collection and delivery — in the affected areas. Several airports have been closed and hundreds of flights cancelled. At least a foot of snow is forecast to fall by Thursday in cities such as New York, NY, Boston, MA, Providence, RI, and Hartford, CT. Philadelphia, PA, may get up to 6 inches of snow, with smaller amounts forecast for Washington, DC and Baltimore, MD. If the forecast is correct, flights may be delayed or cancelled at such major airline hubs as New York (JFK and LaGuardia), Newark, NJ, as well as the Philadelphia and Boston airports.USPS advises there will be an Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) outage on Jan. 23, from 2 p.m.-midnight, EST. The outage will affect all in- and outbound EDI messaging. All files will be held in queue to be processed and released once the outage is over.
Australia
Australia Post has declared a state of emergency due to rains and flooding that have affected the entire State of Queensland. Evacuations of townships continue and a number of roads and highways have been cut off, leading to delays in deliveries and pick-ups. All road and rail services to and from Brisbane are suspended. There is no indication when conditions will improve.Honduras
The designated postal operator of Honduras advises Empresa de Correos de Honduras (HONDUCOR) has informed DHL to transport and hand over mail to other postal administrations in accordance with UPU standards and procedures on a temporary basis. All the mail transported by DHL will be dispatched from Honduras with the code of the office of exchange and accompanying documents, in accordance with UPU standards.Pakistan
An estimated 14 million people have been affected by the floods in Pakistan, which began towards the end of last month in the wake of particularly heavy monsoon rains, and which have destroyed homes, farmland and major infrastructure in large parts of the country, especially the north-west province of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.According to the information received from Pakistan Post, the country's postal infrastructures have suffered catastrophic damage. This flood is one of the worst natural disasters in Pakistan's history, and more than a thousand post offices have been damaged. Pakistan Post's top priority is to establish mobile post offices in the areas affected.
Yemen
The U.S. Postal Service has temporarily suspended acceptance of inbound international mail originating in Yemen, and continues to monitor the situation as part of its mission to protect the Postal Service, its employees and its customers. The Postal Service is prepared to make further adjustments to its international mail transportation network based on the recommendations of the U.S. Postal Inspection Service and other federal law enforcement agencies.See the entire site here
Sunday, January 2, 2011
USPS Priority Mail Regional Shipping
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 | Low-Cost Shipping Solutions for Packages with a Short Trip |
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| Priority Mail Regional Rate Boxes are a low-cost shipping alternative for commercial and online customers currently using either Priority Mail or Merchandise Return Service. This service combines the speed and convenience of shipping with zone pricing to reduce costs. Regional Rate Boxes are best utilized for small, dense packages being shipped short distances that need to arrive in 2-3 days. |
Priority Mail Regional Rate Box™ Service
| General Information | How will I be able to use Priority Mail Regional Rate Box™ Service? | What are the box types for Priority Mail Regional Rate Box? | Pricing |
General Information
- What is Priority Mail Regional Rate Box™?
Priority Mail Regional Rate Box is a new economical offering for small dense packages that is available for Priority Mail® commercial and Priority Mail Merchandise Return Service parcels. This service will be starting on January 2, 2011. Two box sizes Regional Rate Box A and Regional Rate Box B are available with two loading options. Prices for the product are based on box used and zone. USPS®-produced packaging required.
- How can customers order the Priority Mail Regional Rate Box™?
The Priority Mail Regional Rate Box may be ordered online by providing the appropriate designated alpha identifier of either “A” or “B” at www.usps.com/shop or by calling Expedited Packaging Supplies at 1-800-610-8734. The box identifier distinguishes which box is being ordered.
- Is the Priority Mail Regional Rate Box™ available at retail?
No. The Priority Mail Regional Rate Box is not available for customers at retail Post Office™ locations. Customers using Business Reply Mail® or Parcel Return Service (PRS) are also not eligible to use this product.
How will I be able to use Priority Mail Regional Rate Box™ Service?
- What are the qualifications for the use of Priority Mail Regional Rate Boxes™?
Customers must use a USPS®-produced Priority Mail Regional Rate Box and be a commercial customer or online shipper (i.e. Click-N-Ship®, Endicia.com, Stamps.com, etc).
- How is postage calculated for a Priority Mail Regional Rate Box™?
Postage is calculated based on the use of either the Priority Mail Regional Rate Box A or B and the appropriate zone.
- What extra services are available for a Priority Mail Regional Rate Box™?
All extra services that are available for Priority Mail® may be used with a Priority Mail Regional Rate Box.
- Do Commercial Base and Commercial Plus Pricing customers need to qualify for the annual volume threshold for Priority Mail Regional Rate Boxes™?
No. Priority Mail Regional Rate Boxes are available for both Priority Mail Commercial Base and Commercial Plus Pricing customers and they do not require an annual volume threshold (permit imprint requirement of 200 pieces or 50 pounds still apply).
- Can I apply my volume counts for Priority Mail Regional Rate Boxes™ to my Priority Mail Commercial Plus Pricing threshold?
Yes. The new annual volume threshold is 75,000.
There are two Priority Mail Regional Rate Boxes that have a designated alpha identifier of either “A” and “B”. The two boxes include two loading options and indicate the maximum weight:
- Box A (top loading or side loading) has a 15-pound maximum weight limit.
- Box B (top loading or side loading) has a 20-pound maximum weight limit.
Pricing
- What is the price of a Priority Mail Regional Rate Box™ if it exceeds the maximum weight of the box or if used by a retail customer?
Priority Mail retail single-piece prices will be assessed based on weight and zone.
- Are the Priority Mail Regional Rate Box™ prices available to existing Priority Mail® commercial or online customers?
Yes. Priority Mail Regional Rate Box prices are available to the following customers:
Priority Mail Regional Rate Box - A1
Format: Pack of 25
Item No: RRB-A1
Inside Dimensions: 10” x 7” x 4 3/4” Outside Dimensions: 10 1/8” x 7 1/8” x 5” Maximum Weight: 15 lbs
Priority Mail Regional Rate Box - A2
Format: Pack of 25
Item No: RRB-A2
Inside Dimensions: 10 15/16” x 2 3/8” x 12 13/ 16” Outside Dimensions: 11 1/16” x 2 1/2” x 13 1/16” Maximum Weight: 15 lbs
Priority Mail Regional Rate Box - B1
Format: Pack of 25
Item No: RRB-B1
Inside Dimensions: 12” x 10 1/4” x 5” Outside Dimensions: 12 1/4” x 10 1/2” x 5 1/2” Maximum Weight: 20 lbs
Priority Mail Regional Rate Box - B2
Format: Pack of 25
Item No: RRB-B2
Priority Mail Regional Rate Box - B2
Format: Pack of 25
Item No: RRB-B2
Inside Dimensions: 14 3/8” x 2 2/8” x 15 7/8” Outside Dimensions: 14 1/2” x 3” x 16 1/4” Maximum weight: 20 lbs
Priority Mail Regional Rate Box Commercial Base Prices
Pricing (Commercial Base Prices) (Zone lookup)
Boxes | L 1 2 | Zone 3 | Zone 4 | Zone 5 | Zone 6 | Zone 7 | Zone 8 |
A | 4.97 | 5.08 | 5.58 | 7.15 | 7.83 | 8.36 | 9.37 |
B | 5.81 | 6.88 | 8.06 | 10.51 | 12.29 | 13.12 | 14.62 |
- For domestic use only
- For Priority Mail Commercial Base and Commercial Plus customers
- Priority Mail Regional Rate Box prices are based on which box is used and zone to which sent
- Priority Mail Regional Rate Box A has a 15-pound weight limit
- Priority Mail Regional Rate Box B has a 20-pound weight limit
- Side-loaded and top-loaded options are available for both Box A and Box B
- For Priority Mail Commercial Base and Commercial Plus customers
- Priority Mail Regional Rate Box prices are based on which box is used and zone to which sent
- Priority Mail Regional Rate Box A has a 15-pound weight limit
- Priority Mail Regional Rate Box B has a 20-pound weight limit
- Side-loaded and top-loaded options are available for both Box A and Box B
Supplies
Get free Priority Mail Regional Rate Box shipping supplies online at The Postal Store. Shop supplies >
Restrictions
The USPS-produced Priority Mail Regional Rate Box must be used to qualify for Regional Rate Box prices. Priority Mail Regional Rate Boxes must not exceed the maximum weight requirements of 15 lbs for Box A or 20 lbs or Box B. If the box exceeds the maximum weight limit for the box type or is taken to a USPS Post Office for acceptance, Priority Mail weight and zone prices will apply. See Priority Mail Pricing.
Find quick answers about Priority Mail Regional Rate Box in our FAQs.
See Priority Mail Regional Rate Box Frequently Asked Questions >
Extra Services
Extra services like Delivery Confirmation, Signature Confirmation, insurance, and other services are available for all Priority Mail Regional Rate Box shipping.
With that being said...Here are the savings/costs associated with the new Regional Rate Boxes. Prices in RED indicate a higher cost than shipping with Weighted Priority.
You can find additional information at the USPS Website.
Get free Priority Mail Regional Rate Box shipping supplies online at The Postal Store. Shop supplies >
Restrictions
The USPS-produced Priority Mail Regional Rate Box must be used to qualify for Regional Rate Box prices. Priority Mail Regional Rate Boxes must not exceed the maximum weight requirements of 15 lbs for Box A or 20 lbs or Box B. If the box exceeds the maximum weight limit for the box type or is taken to a USPS Post Office for acceptance, Priority Mail weight and zone prices will apply. See Priority Mail Pricing.
Find quick answers about Priority Mail Regional Rate Box in our FAQs.
See Priority Mail Regional Rate Box Frequently Asked Questions >
Extra Services
Extra services like Delivery Confirmation, Signature Confirmation, insurance, and other services are available for all Priority Mail Regional Rate Box shipping.
With that being said...Here are the savings/costs associated with the new Regional Rate Boxes. Prices in RED indicate a higher cost than shipping with Weighted Priority.
You can find additional information at the USPS Website.
Update Jan. 3, 2010
Just talked to our regional supervisor about the blurb in the Regional Box Information stating:
Restrictions
The USPS-produced Priority Mail Regional Rate Box must be used to qualify for Regional Rate Box prices. Priority Mail Regional Rate Boxes must not exceed the maximum weight requirements of 15 lbs for Box A or 20 lbs or Box B. If the box exceeds the maximum weight limit for the box type or is taken to a USPS Post Office for acceptance, Priority Mail weight and zone prices will apply.
She said that what that is saying is that you must print your postage via the Internet. You can then take your package to you carrier with Carrier Pick-up or deliver to the post office, even the front counter and can still get the Regional Pricing. What you can NOT do is pay for it at a counter and get the Regional Pricing savings. She said they are working on clearing up that statement...
Hope it helps!
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