The cheapest way to ship books: USPS Media Mail
The cheapest way to ship a book is USPS Media Mail: $4.39 for a package up to 1 lb, $5.13 up to 2 lb and $7.34 up to 5 lb, the same price for every zone and the same at the Post Office counter as on a commercial label (USPS Notice 123, effective Oct 4, 2026; checked Oct 14, 2026). A Ground Advantage label for a package under 1 lb costs $7.33 to $8.95 at commercial prices ($8.01 to $11.22 at exactly 1 lb), so Media Mail saves $2.94 to $6.83 up to 1 lb. One exception: a thin, flexible book up to 10 oz and no more than 3/4 inch thick can go cheaper as a First-Class Mail large envelope ($3.72 at 8 oz), but without tracking (large envelope prices and rules).
The trade-offs: only books and other qualifying media can go (no video games), USPS quotes 2-8 days instead of 2-5 for Ground Advantage, and USPS can open the package to check what's inside (USPS).
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At a glance
- Cheapest for books
- Media Mail, priced by the pound with any fraction rounded up (DMM 173), up to 70 lb. USPS Tracking is included (Notice 123).
- Last price change
- Down on Jul 12, 2026: 1 lb went from $4.47 to $4.39 (Notice 123, Apr 26, 2026 and Jul 12, 2026 editions; tracker entry: Media Mail price cut). The holiday prices that started Oct 4, 2026 don't apply to Media Mail.
- If it doesn't qualify
- Buy Ground Advantage online at commercial prices: a package of a full pound to Zone 4 is $8.55 on a commercial label, against $11.10 at the counter. USPS says Click-N-Ship gets commercial rates (USPS).
- Platform labels
- From Oct 19, 2026, Mercari's Media Mail label is $4.47 for 1 lb, $0.08 more than USPS's price. Compare label options
Media Mail vs Ground Advantage, 1-10 lb
Media Mail has one price per weight. Ground Advantage depends on the zone (Zone 1 is nearest) and on where you buy it: commercial prices are the published prices for online labels, retail is the Post Office counter. Ground Advantage prices here include USPS's temporary holiday prices, which run until 12 a.m. CT Jan 17, 2027 (holiday prices); Media Mail isn't part of them.
| Weight | Media Mail | Ground Advantage, commercial | Ground Advantage, retail | Media Mail saves vs commercial | Media Mail saves vs retail |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Under 1 lb | $4.39 | $7.33-$8.95 | $8.40-$13.65 | $2.94-$4.56 | $4.01-$9.26 |
| 1 lb | $4.39 | $8.01-$11.22 | $10.05-$13.65 | $3.62-$6.83 | $5.66-$9.26 |
| 2 lb | $5.13 | $8.39-$13.42 | $11.30-$19.80 | $3.26-$8.29 | $6.17-$14.67 |
| 3 lb | $5.86 | $9.04-$16.30 | $11.80-$23.15 | $3.18-$10.44 | $5.94-$17.29 |
| 4 lb | $6.60 | $9.93-$19.06 | $13.05-$25.65 | $3.33-$12.46 | $6.45-$19.05 |
| 5 lb | $7.34 | $10.35-$20.24 | $13.75-$27.45 | $3.01-$12.90 | $6.41-$20.11 |
| 6 lb | $8.08 | $10.52-$21.73 | $14.30-$29.75 | $2.44-$13.65 | $6.22-$21.67 |
| 7 lb | $8.81 | $10.61-$22.88 | $14.80-$32.00 | $1.80-$14.07 | $5.99-$23.19 |
| 8 lb | $9.55 | $10.75-$23.95 | $15.40-$34.55 | $1.20-$14.40 | $5.85-$25.00 |
| 9 lb | $10.29 | $11.66-$25.14 | $15.90-$37.10 | $1.37-$14.85 | $5.61-$26.81 |
| 10 lb | $11.02 | $12.56-$26.39 | $16.75-$40.85 | $1.54-$15.37 | $5.73-$29.83 |
Across every weight from 1 to 70 lb and every zone, Media Mail costs less than commercial Ground Advantage in 627 of 630 combinations. The exceptions are heavy boxes going a short distance: 19 lb to Zone 1, 20 lb to Zones 1 and 2. At 20 lb to Zone 1, commercial Ground Advantage is $17.51 and Media Mail $18.39. A box over 1 cubic foot can cost more by Ground Advantage, which bills the greater of actual or dimensional weight (tracker entry: USPS dimensional-weight rule).
Commercial Ground Advantage by zone (online labels)
| Weight | Media Mail | Zone 1 | Zone 2 | Zone 3 | Zone 4 | Zone 5 | Zone 6 | Zone 7 | Zone 8 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Under 1 lb | $4.39 | $7.33 | $7.34 | $7.70 | $7.86 | $8.24 | $8.41 | $8.62 | $8.95 |
| 1 lb | $4.39 | $8.01 | $8.08 | $8.40 | $8.55 | $9.29 | $10.18 | $10.53 | $11.22 |
| 2 lb | $5.13 | $8.39 | $8.48 | $8.66 | $8.91 | $10.50 | $12.13 | $12.55 | $13.42 |
| 3 lb | $5.86 | $9.04 | $9.06 | $9.54 | $10.07 | $12.12 | $14.14 | $14.91 | $16.30 |
| 4 lb | $6.60 | $9.93 | $9.99 | $10.35 | $11.30 | $13.89 | $16.21 | $17.24 | $19.06 |
| 5 lb | $7.34 | $10.35 | $10.41 | $10.79 | $11.67 | $14.53 | $16.94 | $18.17 | $20.24 |
| 6 lb | $8.08 | $10.52 | $10.59 | $11.01 | $12.20 | $15.33 | $17.94 | $19.36 | $21.73 |
| 7 lb | $8.81 | $10.61 | $10.67 | $11.27 | $12.55 | $15.95 | $18.70 | $20.28 | $22.88 |
| 8 lb | $9.55 | $10.75 | $10.92 | $12.14 | $13.08 | $16.54 | $19.39 | $21.13 | $23.95 |
| 9 lb | $10.29 | $11.66 | $11.90 | $13.04 | $14.30 | $17.16 | $20.18 | $22.06 | $25.14 |
| 10 lb | $11.02 | $12.56 | $12.91 | $13.83 | $15.09 | $17.81 | $20.99 | $23.02 | $26.39 |
Retail Ground Advantage by zone (Post Office counter)
| Weight | Media Mail | Zone 1 | Zone 2 | Zone 3 | Zone 4 | Zone 5 | Zone 6 | Zone 7 | Zone 8 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Up to 8 oz | $4.39 | $8.40 | $8.55 | $8.65 | $8.80 | $9.35 | $9.50 | $9.70 | $10.20 |
| Over 8 oz, under 1 lb | $4.39 | $10.05 | $10.45 | $10.70 | $11.10 | $11.70 | $12.10 | $12.70 | $13.65 |
| 1 lb | $4.39 | $10.05 | $10.45 | $10.70 | $11.10 | $11.70 | $12.10 | $12.70 | $13.65 |
| 2 lb | $5.13 | $11.30 | $12.00 | $12.70 | $13.50 | $14.85 | $15.85 | $17.20 | $19.80 |
| 3 lb | $5.86 | $11.80 | $12.50 | $13.15 | $14.20 | $15.70 | $17.20 | $19.70 | $23.15 |
| 4 lb | $6.60 | $13.05 | $13.55 | $14.45 | $15.65 | $17.80 | $19.70 | $22.30 | $25.65 |
| 5 lb | $7.34 | $13.75 | $14.35 | $15.35 | $16.60 | $18.85 | $21.00 | $23.80 | $27.45 |
| 6 lb | $8.08 | $14.30 | $14.70 | $15.65 | $17.15 | $19.80 | $22.45 | $25.75 | $29.75 |
| 7 lb | $8.81 | $14.80 | $15.20 | $16.20 | $17.90 | $20.85 | $23.95 | $27.65 | $32.00 |
| 8 lb | $9.55 | $15.40 | $15.65 | $16.60 | $18.45 | $21.80 | $25.50 | $29.85 | $34.55 |
| 9 lb | $10.29 | $15.90 | $16.20 | $17.05 | $19.10 | $22.80 | $26.95 | $32.15 | $37.10 |
| 10 lb | $11.02 | $16.75 | $17.10 | $18.05 | $20.20 | $24.25 | $28.90 | $34.70 | $40.85 |
Your exact weight and zone: postage calculator · full tables: Media Mail rates, 1-70 lb · Ground Advantage rates
Where to buy the label: USPS vs platform labels
USPS's Media Mail price is the same at the counter and at commercial prices. A label you buy through a selling platform follows that platform's own price list, which can be higher and changes on its own dates.
| Where you buy it | 1 lb | 2 lb | 3 lb |
|---|---|---|---|
| USPS, counter or commercial | $4.39 | $5.13 | $5.86 |
| Mercari prepaid label, before Oct 19, 2026 | $4.99 (+$0.60) | $5.99 (+$0.86) | $6.99 (+$1.13) |
| Mercari prepaid label, from Oct 19, 2026 | $4.47 (+$0.08) | $5.22 (+$0.09) | $5.97 (+$0.11) |
- Mercari. From Oct 19, 2026, Mercari's Media Mail labels cost $0.52 to $1.02 less than before, for new and existing listings, whether the buyer or the seller pays shipping. They're still $0.08 to $0.11 above USPS's price. Tracker entry: Mercari Media Mail label price cut. On the same date its Ground Advantage labels go up: 1 lb at the Best rate goes from $7.48 to $7.99, against $4.39 for 1 lb of Media Mail (tracker entry: Mercari Ground Advantage label increase).
- eBay Labels. For items that can't go by Media Mail: during the USPS holiday prices, eBay says its label prices don't go up for Priority Mail or Ground Advantage packages up to 20 lb in Zones 1-8 (eBay, Sep 28, 2026). At USPS's published commercial prices, a 0-3 lb Ground Advantage label to Zones 1-4 costs $0.40 more until Jan 17, 2027. Tracker entry: eBay Labels holiday pricing.
- Whatnot. Since Jul 31, 2026, Whatnot's default label is Ground Advantage at a negotiated $7.75 for 1-5 lb, with lighter packages priced by weight from $4.47; it also offers Media Mail labels, which it says were repriced separately, in line with USPS pricing, with a slight decrease as of Jul 31, 2026 (Whatnot help). Buyers usually pay Whatnot shipping. By Media Mail at USPS's price, 1-5 lb costs $4.39 to $7.34. Tracker entry: Whatnot Ground Advantage default.
- Poshmark. Buyers pay for Poshmark's prepaid label. From Oct 26, 2026, a package over 5 lb shipped on the standard label without an upgrade costs you the upgrade from your earnings: $5.00 for 5.01-10 lb and $10.00 for 10.01-15 lb (Poshmark, Oct 8, 2026). Upgrading the label first costs the same, but avoids a surprise deduction after you ship a heavy bundle of books. Tracker entry: Poshmark overweight-label deductions.
- Amazon. Media minimums depend on postage, so they move with Media Mail: Amazon book minimum prices by weight.
The platform's cut of the shipping you charge
eBay, Amazon and Mercari take their percentage from buyer-paid shipping too, so a buyer who pays exactly the label price still leaves you short by the fee on it. This is the extra fee on a 1 lb Media Mail charge, computed with the same code as the fee calculators.
| Platform | $10 book | $25 book | $50 book |
|---|---|---|---|
| eBay, Books & Magazines | -$0.77 | -$0.67 | -$0.67 |
| Amazon, media | -$0.66 | -$0.66 | -$0.66 |
| Mercari | -$0.45 | -$0.45 | -$0.45 |
eBay's figure is higher on the $10 book because the shipping lifts the order above $10, where eBay's per-order fee goes from $0.30 to $0.40.
Is anything cheaper than Media Mail?
A large envelope, for thin and flexible items only
First-Class Mail large envelopes go up to 13 oz and cost less than Media Mail's $4.39 up to 10 oz (USPS Notice 123). The rules are strict: a large envelope must be flexible and uniformly thick, and no more than 15 inches long, 12 inches high or 3/4 inch thick (DMM 101). Notice 123 says large envelopes that are "rigid, nonrectangular, or not uniformly thick pay parcel prices," and Ground Advantage retail starts at $8.40 for 8 oz (Zone 1). Large envelopes also don't include tracking (USPS). For a typical book, Media Mail is the safer choice.
| Weight not over | Large envelope | vs Media Mail |
|---|---|---|
| 4 oz | $2.56 | -$1.83 |
| 6 oz | $3.14 | -$1.25 |
| 8 oz | $3.72 | -$0.67 |
| 9 oz | $4.02 | -$0.37 |
| 10 oz | $4.32 | -$0.07 |
| 11 oz | $4.62 | +$0.23 |
| 12 oz | $4.93 | +$0.54 |
| 13 oz | $5.24 | +$0.85 |
Library Mail, for schools, libraries and nonprofits
Library Mail costs $4.17 for 1 lb (Notice 123), but each piece must show the name of a school, college, university, public library, museum, herbarium or qualifying nonprofit in the address or return address (DMM 173.5). An ordinary sale from a reseller to a shopper doesn't qualify.
Ground Advantage, for some heavy boxes going nearby
At current published prices, commercial Ground Advantage beats Media Mail only at 19 lb to Zone 1, 20 lb to Zones 1 and 2. Check the postage calculator before you ship a big lot.
What qualifies for Media Mail
USPS lists what can go by Media Mail (USPS: mail and shipping services):
- Books of at least 8 pages
- 16 mm or narrower films
- Printed music and test materials
- Video and sound recordings, including tapes, albums, CDs and DVDs
- Playscripts and manuscripts
- Printed educational reference charts
- Medical loose-leaf pages and binders
- Computer-readable media
Video games, computer drives and digital drives don't qualify. USPS says that if you include anything that isn't allowed, you or your recipient will have to pay higher postage, and that all Media Mail packages are subject to opening and inspection. The maximum weight is 70 lb.
The Domestic Mail Manual adds detail (DMM 173): a book must consist wholly of reading matter or scholarly bibliography and carry no advertising other than incidental announcements of books, and the publisher's own ads count as advertising. Mailing at Media Mail prices "constitutes consent by the mailer to postal inspection of the contents."
How to pack books to keep postage down
- Weigh the packed parcel, not the book. Media Mail charges "any fraction of a pound" as a whole pound (DMM 173.1.2). A book that weighs 1 lb 1 oz once packed pays the 2 lb price, $5.13 instead of $4.39 (+$0.74). Weighing matters on platform labels too: from Nov 4, 2026, Whatnot passes USPS charges for packages that weigh more than their Whatnot label on to the sellers in its rollout (tracker entry: Whatnot carrier weight adjustments).
- Near a pound line, use the lightest packaging that still protects the book. A padded mailer usually weighs less than a box; save boxes for hardcovers, sets and collectible copies.
- Combine a buyer's books in one package. Two 1 lb packages cost $8.78 by Media Mail; one 2 lb package costs $5.13.
- Keep moisture out. Put the book in a plastic bag or wrap before it goes into a paper mailer or box, and fill empty space so it can't slide.
- A packing slip and a thank-you note are fine. An invoice for what's inside may go in a Media Mail package, and so may a short personal message or greeting with the item, without First-Class postage; postage is based on the combined weight (DMM 173.6.3 and 6.4). Don't add items that don't qualify, such as a video game.
- Cover old hazmat labels on reused boxes. Since Jul 12, 2026, USPS has charged $50 on commercial-price packages such as Ground Advantage when it detects hazardous materials that weren't declared, and a reused box that still shows an old hazmat marking is the common way resellers get hit (tracker entry: USPS hazmat noncompliance fee); Mercari takes $25 of it from the seller (tracker entry: Mercari hazmat fee split). Notice 123 doesn't list the fee for Media Mail, but a reused box can end up on a Ground Advantage label.
- Mind box size on Ground Advantage. USPS's dimensional-weight rule covers Priority Mail Express, Priority Mail, Ground Advantage and Parcel Select boxes over 1 cubic foot (tracker entry: USPS dimensional-weight rule). Media Mail prices are based on the weight of the piece (DMM 173.1.1).
Changes that affect what books cost to ship
From the change tracker, each checked against its official source.
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Mercari Media Mail labels get cheaper: 1 lb $4.99 to $4.47
From October 19, 2026, Mercari's prepaid Media Mail labels cost $4.47 for 1 lb (was $4.99), $5.22 for 2 lb (was $5.99) and $5.97 for 3 lb (was $6.99). The new prices apply to new and existing listings, whether the buyer or the seller pays shipping. Even so, they're $0.08 to $0.11 above USPS's own Media Mail prices ($4.39 for 1 lb).
Your net on a $10 / $25 / $50 sale: +$0.52 / +$0.52 / +$0.52
If you pay for a 1 lb Mercari Media Mail label. 2 lb: +$0.77; 3 lb: +$1.02. If the buyer pays shipping, Mercari's 10% fee on shipping falls: +$0.05 on 1 lb (fees.js mercariFees).
Source: Mercari help: Fees on Mercari + Shipping change announcements (Sep 17, 2026) · verified
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Media Mail got cheaper: 1 lb is now $4.39 (was $4.47)
In the July 12, 2026 price change, Media Mail went down at every weight checked: 1 lb $4.47 to $4.39, 2 lb $5.22 to $5.13, 5 lb $7.47 to $7.34, 10 lb $11.22 to $11.02. Retail and commercial Media Mail prices are the same, and USPS Tracking is included.
Your net on a $10 / $25 / $50 sale: +$0.08 / +$0.08 / +$0.08
If you pay for a 1 lb Media Mail label. 2 lb: +$0.09; 5 lb: +$0.13; 10 lb: +$0.20.
Source: USPS Notice 123 (Jul 12, 2026) vs (Jan 18, 2026) · verified
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USPS may raise stamp and Media Mail prices in January 2027, by up to 2.105% on average per class
On July 16, 2026, USPS asked the Postal Regulatory Commission to let it count estimated fiscal 2026 density rate authority so it could move its yearly mailing price increase to January 2027. The PRC denied the request on Aug. 21, 2026 (Order No. 9696) but said USPS may still file in October 2026 for a January 2027 increase. The PRC's Oct. 14, 2026 rate-authority table puts the most USPS can raise First-Class Mail and Package Services (which includes Media Mail) at 2.105% on average.
Your net on a $10 / $25 / $50 sale: n/a / n/a / n/a
No January 2027 filing found as of Oct 14, 2026, so there is no price change to compute yet. As an illustration only: 2.105% of the $4.39 1 lb Media Mail price is about $0.09, but USPS can raise individual prices by more or less than the class average.
Source: PRC Order No. 9696 (Aug 21, 2026) + PRC Available Rate Authority (Oct 14, 2026) · PRC: Available Rate Authority (Oct 14, 2026) · verified
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USPS holiday prices: Ground Advantage up $0.40 to $0.75 on 0-3 lb parcels
Temporary prices on Priority Mail Express, Priority Mail, Ground Advantage and Parcel Select until 12 a.m. CT on Jan 17, 2027. A 0-3 lb Ground Advantage parcel costs $0.40 more at commercial prices in Zones 1-4 ($0.55 in Zones 5-9) and $0.50 more at retail ($0.75). Heavier parcels rise more, up to $7.70. Media Mail and First-Class Mail are not affected.
Your net on a $10 / $25 / $50 sale: -$0.40 / -$0.40 / -$0.40
If you pay for a 0-3 lb commercial Ground Advantage label, Zones 1-4. Same at any sale price. Retail: -$0.50; Zones 5-9: -$0.55 commercial, -$0.75 retail.
Source: USPS newsroom, Aug 25, 2026 · verified
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Poshmark will charge you for heavy packages shipped without an upgraded label
From October 26, 2026, if you ship a package over 5 lb on the standard label without upgrading it, Poshmark takes the upgrade cost from your earnings. Poshmark used to absorb this cost. The upgrade is $5.00 for 5.01-10 lb and $10.00 for 10.01-15 lb. A package over 15 lb on one label costs $15.00 at 15.01-25 lb, or the full USPS price over 25 lb.
Your net on a $10 / $25 / $50 sale: n/a / n/a / n/a
Only if you ship over 5 lb without upgrading: -$5.00 (5.01-10 lb), -$10.00 (10.01-15 lb), -$15.00 (15.01-25 lb on one label). Upgrading first costs the same and avoids a surprise deduction.
Source: Poshmark Blog, Oct 8, 2026 · verified
Questions
What is the cheapest way to ship a book?
USPS Media Mail, if the book has at least 8 pages and the package holds only items that qualify. It costs $4.39 up to 1 lb, $5.13 up to 2 lb and $7.34 up to 5 lb, one price for every distance, at the counter or on a label (USPS Notice 123, effective Oct 4, 2026). A thin, flexible book up to 10 oz and no more than 3/4 inch thick can go cheaper as a First-Class Mail large envelope ($3.72 at 8 oz), but without tracking (large envelope prices and rules).
Is Media Mail cheaper than Ground Advantage?
Almost always. At the published prices in effect now, Media Mail costs less than commercial Ground Advantage in 627 of 630 weight-and-zone combinations from 1 to 70 lb; the exceptions are 19 lb to Zone 1, 20 lb to Zones 1 and 2. Up to 1 lb it saves $2.94 to $6.83 against commercial prices (Ground Advantage costs $7.33 to $8.95 for a package under 1 lb and $8.01 to $11.22 at exactly 1 lb) and $4.01 to $9.26 against the Post Office counter (USPS Notice 123).
How long does Media Mail take?
USPS quotes 2-8 days for Media Mail and 2-5 days for Ground Advantage (USPS). The Domestic Mail Manual adds that USPS "does not guarantee the delivery of Media Mail" within a set time (DMM 173), so set handling times and delivery estimates with that range in mind.
Does Media Mail include tracking?
Yes. USPS Notice 123 lists USPS Tracking as included for Package Services, the class that contains Media Mail. First-Class Mail large envelopes don't include tracking unless you add a service such as Certified Mail (USPS).
Can I ship video games, magazines or comics by Media Mail?
Video games can't go by Media Mail; USPS says "Video games, computer drives, and digital drives do not qualify" (USPS). For printed matter, USPS's book standard requires at least eight printed pages and "no advertising matter other than incidental announcements of books," and it counts the publisher's own ads as advertising (DMM 173.4.1). A magazine or comic that carries ads doesn't meet that standard. Video recordings such as DVDs count as sound recordings, which do qualify.
Do the USPS holiday prices change Media Mail?
No. The temporary prices from Oct 4, 2026 to Jan 17, 2027 cover Priority Mail Express, Priority Mail, Ground Advantage and Parcel Select. Media Mail and First-Class Mail aren't part of them (USPS, Aug 25, 2026).
Will Media Mail go up in January 2027?
It could. The Postal Regulatory Commission said USPS may file in October 2026 for a January 2027 mailing price change, and its rate-authority table caps the average increase for Package Services, which includes Media Mail, at 2.105%. USPS can raise individual prices by more or less than that average. No filing had been found as of Oct 14, 2026. A separate rule allows at most one such increase per fiscal year through Sep 30, 2030 (tracker entry: one mailing price increase per year). Details in the tracker: January 2027 Media Mail price cap; everything known so far: USPS price changes for 2027.
Is Mercari's Media Mail label cheaper than USPS?
No, but it's closer. From Oct 19, 2026, Mercari's prepaid Media Mail labels cost $4.47 for 1 lb, $5.22 for 2 lb, $5.97 for 3 lb, which is $0.08 to $0.11 above USPS's own price at each weight (Mercari; tracker entry: Mercari Media Mail label price cut).
Sources
Rates verified on from each official page below.
- USPS Notice 123: price list (effective Oct 4, 2026)
- USPS Notice 123, Jul 12, 2026 edition (Postal Explorer archive)
- USPS Notice 123, Apr 26, 2026 edition (Postal Explorer archive)
- USPS: Mail and shipping services (Media Mail, Ground Advantage, First-Class Mail)
- USPS Domestic Mail Manual 173: Media Mail and Library Mail prices and eligibility
- USPS Domestic Mail Manual 101: physical standards (large envelopes and parcels)
- USPS: temporary price change for 2026 holiday shipping (Aug 25, 2026)
- Mercari help: Fees on Mercari + Shipping change announcements (Sep 17, 2026)
- Whatnot help: USPS shipping updates
- eBay Community Announcements (seller_news_team), Sep 28, 2026
- Poshmark Blog, Oct 8, 2026
- USPS final rule, Federal Register, May 15, 2026 (+ DMM 133 Jan 18 vs Jul 12, 2026)
- Federal Register 2026-09584 (USPS competitive price change) + USPS Notice 123
- Mercari help: Why was I charged for an overweight or oversized package? (Hazmat Fees)
- Whatnot help: Review and appeal carrier adjustments
- PRC Order No. 9696 (Aug 21, 2026) + PRC Available Rate Authority (Oct 14, 2026)
- PRC final rule (Order No. 9426), Federal Register, Jan 16, 2026
- Postal Regulatory Commission: Available rate authority (updated Oct 14, 2026)
- eBay: Selling fees (US)
- Amazon: Selling on Amazon fees (sell.amazon.com/pricing)
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