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USPS news and updates
PRC Limits USPS Market Dominant Rate Increases to Once Per Year, Tightens Workshare Discounts Paid Members Public
New PRC rules cap USPS Market Dominant rate hikes at once per year and tighten workshare discounts after years of semiannual increases.
Convenience or Control? Poshmark’s New USPS Supply Rollout Raises Questions For Sellers Paid Members Public
Poshmark rolls out easy way to order USPS supplies through app - but could there be an ulterior motive & another shoe waiting to drop on sellers?
USPS Proposes Requiring Dimensions On All Commercial Parcels - What It Means for Online Sellers Paid Members Public
USPS proposes requiring dimensions on all commercial parcels, affecting sellers using eBay, Etsy, Amazon, ShipStation, and Pirate Ship.
USPS Postmark Update: What It Means For Proof Of Shipping For Online Sellers Paid Members Public
USPS postmark updates won’t change eBay or Amazon metrics, but sellers using untracked mail may lose backup proof for disputes or late deliveries.
Year In Review: The Policy Shifts, Marketplace Updates, Leadership Shakeups & News That Shaped Online Selling In 2025 Paid Members Public
Look back at the marketplace policy shifts, platform updates, & leadership moves that impacted online sellers in 2025 with Value Added Resource!
eBay Reminds Sellers Of Shipping Rate Changes Coming In Early 2026 Paid Members Public
eBay advises sellers of shipping rate changes for USPS, FedEx and UPS set to take effect in early 2026.
USPS Seeks New Pricing Power, Enabling Larger Market‑Dominant Rate Increases Starting in 2027 Paid Members Public
USPS seeks expanded pricing power, dropping Market Dominant price cap system & raising concerns about higher costs for businesses & consumers in 2027 & beyond.
USPS January 2026 Rate Increase - Parcel Select, Ground Advantage, Priority Mail & More Paid Members Public
USPS Competitive rates for Ground Advantage, Priority Mail and Priority Mail Express set to increase January 18, 2026.
UPS Reaches "Preliminary Understanding" With USPS To Resume Ground Saver Delivery Partnership Paid Members Public
Almost a year after expired contract fallout, UPS & USPS are patching things up with "preliminary understanding" to resume Ground Saver delivery partnership.
eBay Shipping Glitch Disables USPS Ground Advantage Paid Members Public
eBay sellers report problems buying USPS Ground Advantage labels as apparent glitch disables option, diverting to UPS or FedEx instead.
Sellers Ask: Can Poshmark USPS Ground Advantage Supplies Be Used To Ship Orders From Other Sites? Paid Members Public
Poshmark’s USPS partnership delivers free Ground Advantage packaging supplies - do sellers risk trouble using them for eBay or Mercari shipments too?
USPS Claims Page Down, Preventing Sellers From Reporting Lost & Damaged Packages Paid Members Public
USPS shippers report problems accessing claims website, preventing them from getting compensation for lost or damaged packages.
USPS Promises No Rate Increase For Market Dominant Products In January 2026 Paid Members Public
USPS promises no January 2026 rate increase for Market Dominant products amidst pricing pressure & calls to abandon Delivering For America plan.
USPS Releases Holiday 2025 Recommended Shipping Dates Paid Members Public
USPS releases recommended latest shipping dates to ensure packages are received in time for 2025 holiday gift giving.
eBay Updates US, UK Sellers On Holiday Shipping Rate Increases & Christmas Posting Dates Paid Members Public
eBay advises US & UK sellers about upcoming shipping rate increases & important post by dates in runup to peak holiday shopping season.
Poshmark Strikes USPS Contract Deal, Will Switch Shipments To Ground Advantage For Lower Rates Paid Members Public
Poshmark shakes up shipping, hoping lower rates will win over buyers despite slower service with switch from USPS Priority Mail to Ground Advantage.
Higher Holiday Shipping Costs Ahead As USPS Plans Another "Temporary" Seasonal Rate Hike Paid Members Public
USPS plans to hike prices for the holidays once again, announcing proposed "temporary" rate increases from October 5, 2025 to January 18 2026.
USPS Racks Up $3.1B Quarterly Loss, Faces Calls To Abandon Delivering For America Plan Paid Members Public
USPS posts $3.1 Billion loss in fiscal Q3 2025, prompting calls for new Postmaster General David Steiner to abandon Delivering For America plan.
