Stamps.com has released the “2013 USPS Postage Rate Increase Guide” to help small business owners understand the postage rate increase that went into effect on January 27, 2013.

The FREE guide contains 15 pages of detailed information on postage rates for each USPS mail class, including special services.

The USPS Postage Rate Increase Guide provides:

• Description of the 2013 rate increases for each USPS mail class
• Introduces new USPS services for 2013 including Standard Post and First Class Package International Service
• Includes links to USPS mail class rate charts

The guide is free and can be downloaded at:

http://www.stamps.com/whitepapers/2013-usps-postage-rate-increase-guide.pdf

Stamps.com has released a FREE First Class Mail International Rate Guide (downloadable PDF) that highlights shipping rates by international country zone for packages up to 4 lbs. in weight (rates are shown for each ounce).

For e-commerce sellers, the guide is a quick-reference to help you easily understand international shipping costs for your overseas shipments. The Guide also includes details on package size restrictions and delivery times, along with examples of qualifying products that are typically shipped overseas using this mail class.

The First Class Mail International Package Rate Guide is FREE and can be downloaded at http://www.stamps.com/whitepapers/first-class-mail-international-rate-guide.pdf

Stamps.com has launched a FREE Media Mail Rate Guide (PDF) to help book, DVD and CD sellers lower their shipping costs.

The guide includes a rate comparison between Media Mail and First Class Package Service providing sellers with visibility to lower shipping costs for media packages under 9 ounces.  Also included is detailed information on USPS Media Mail including what products qualify for the Media Mail rate.

The guide is FREE and can be downloaded at:
http://www.stamps.com/whitepapers/media-mail-rate-guide.pdf

Find other mailing and shipping free guides here.

Updated with 2012 Rates! With three types of Priority Mail to use — regular Priority Mail, Priority Mail Flat Rate  and Priority Mail Regional Rates — finding the lowest cost option for your package can be a challenge.

To simplify everything for shippers, Stamps.com created a FREE downloadable Priority Mail Rate Guide. It provides pricing for each Priority Mail box type, and within an easy-to-use table are Priority Mail boxes listed in order from lowest price to highest price.

NOTE:  Click here to find your USPS postal zone.  Just input your zip code and you’ll get postal zones across the country for your location.

Benefits FREE Priority Mail Rate Guide include:

• Find the cheapest Priority Mail rate — The greatest benefit of the guide is that it can be used to identify the most cost-effective option for Priority Mail. The guide does all the work for you! Sending a 3 lb. package from Florida to San Francisco (Zone 8)?  By using the guide, you can identify the cheapest option and save up to $39.87, as shown in the following image:

• Avoid the myths about Priority Mail — The guide helps to identify facts about Priority Mail. For example, many shippers think Priority Mail Flat Rate is always the cheapest option based on TV commercials featuring the tagline “If it fits, it ships.” Using the chart will show that regular Priority Mail or Regional Rates are often much cheaper options.

• Find low-cost Priority Mail Regional Rates for nationwide shipping — Many shippers think that Regional Rate boxes are only for local shipments in the same region because “Regional” appears in the name. Using the guide will show that Regional Rate boxes are cost-effective for nationwide shipments as well as local shipments.

• Find the best Priority Mail Flat Rate for heavy packages — If you are shipping heavy packages, there is no cheaper option than Priority Mail Flat Rate boxes. Using the guide demonstrates this as well.

Download the FREE Priority Mail Rate Guide for personal use and easy referencing now. Stamps.com believes that shipping should be simple, so be sure to take advantage of the Priority Mail Rate Guide!

Stamps.com has released the “Ultimate Guide to the 2012 USPS Postage Rate Increase” to help small business owners understand the postage rate increase that went into effect on January 22, 2012.  The FREE guide contains detailed information on postage rates for each USPS mail class, including special services.

The guide contains info on the 2012 USPS postage rate increase including details on each mail class.

The guide is free and can be downloaded at:
http://www.stamps.com/whitepapers/Ultimate-Guide-2012-USPS-Postage-Rate-Increase.pdf