How to Print First Class Mail International Labels (Video)

July 20th, 2012 Eric Nash No comments

If you are shipping small, inexpensive items such as books, beauty products, clothing, or accessories (up to 4 lbs.) overseas, First Class Mail International is the lowest cost option to ship your packages.  Costs can be up to 60% cheaper than Priority Mail International and more than 13 times cheaper than UPS or FedEx!

But since First Class Mail International does not include any form… Continue reading

USPS Bans Overseas Shipments of Electronics with Lithium Batteries

May 16th, 2012 Eric Nash No comments
As of May 16, online retailers who use the U.S. Postal Service will no longer be allowed to ship electronics that include lithium batteries to international destinations and/or military (APO, FPO, DPO) addresses.
Important note:  This prohibition DOES NOT apply

Free Webinar: Boost Holiday Sales with International Shipping

November 7th, 2011 Tiyi Huckaby No comments

Update:  Here is the recording from the Nov 9 International Shipping webinar with Frank Cebello of the USPS.

 

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Stamps.com is offering a free webinar for e-commerce sellers featuring the best practices in international shipping through the eyes of an expert.

In this installment, the guest speaker is Frank Cebello, Executive… Continue reading

Free! Holiday Shipping Survival Guide for E-commerce Retailers

October 17th, 2011 Tiyi Huckaby No comments

Stamps.com has released the Holiday Shipping Survival Guide for E-commerce Retailers! The FREE, downloadable guide provides online sellers with best practices and industry data to optimize their shipping and increase sales during the 2011 holiday season.

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Even for the most seasoned online sellers, the holiday rush during the fourth quarter can… Continue reading

Ebay Sellers – Using the USPS to Ship Items Internationally

March 8th, 2011 Eric Nash No comments

Expanding your eBay business to international buyers can open up a world of profit. However, sending a package to international-shipping2an international location is much different than sending one in the continental U.S. and requires a little more  research.  Plus, with many different mail classes offered from each carrier, shipping costs can be extremely expensive and can be two or three times… Continue reading