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Updated: April 29. This is a work in process and we will be continuing to add to it.
Many sellers and buyers as well need to be educated about the new postal rates. One of the biggest changes is that items normally sent as first-class are now considered parcels. Sellers should familiarize themselves with these changes to understand the impact to their business. This is a very brief overview and highlight some of the more common things expected by ebay sellers.
First Class / Flat / Parcel - Understand the difference between the three types of service. Part of the changes are based on the shape of the package.
Many sellers and buyers as well need to be educated about the new postal rates. One of the biggest changes is that items normally sent as first-class are now considered parcels. Sellers should familiarize themselves with these changes to understand the impact to their business. This is a very brief overview and highlight some of the more common things expected by ebay sellers.
First Class / Flat / Parcel - Understand the difference between the three types of service. Part of the changes are based on the shape of the package.
First Class Dimensions - Height - No less than 3.5 inches or greater than 6 1/8 inches, Length - No less than 5 inches or greater than 11 1/2 inches, Thickness - no greater than 1/4 inches. Total maximum weight is now 3.5 ounces (There are some more detailed specifications but these cover most of the details)
Flats (2 Types)
Machinable
Height - Minimum 5 inches and maximum of 12 inches
Length - Minimum 6 inches and maximum 15 inches
Thickness - Maximum 3/4 inches (barcoded), or 1 1/4 inches (not bar coded)
Weight - maximum 20 ounces (bar coded) 4.4 pounds (not bar coded)
Non-Machinable - bar coded or not bar coded that do not meet DMM301.3.0 standards (DMM refers to Domestic Mail Manual)Length - Minimum 6 inches and maximum 15 inches
Thickness - Maximum 3/4 inches (barcoded), or 1 1/4 inches (not bar coded)
Weight - maximum 20 ounces (bar coded) 4.4 pounds (not bar coded)
Parcel
Rate examples:
Weight not over (ounces)
1 - $1.13
2 - $1.30
3 - $1.47
4 - $1.64
Priority Mail and Express Mail - The packaging will be redesigned.Rate examples:
Weight not over (ounces)
1 - $1.13
2 - $1.30
3 - $1.47
4 - $1.64
Priority Mail - A 1 pound parcel goes from $4.05 to $4.60. The amount is the same for a flat rate-envelope regardless of weight. There are also limitations on size of the package now and zone restrictions for heavier packages. Packages that are in zones 5-8 and greater than 1 cubic foot (see 123.1.4 of the postal bulletin). If the package is light then it will be charged by dimensional weight which is calculated based on one of two formulas. (one for rectangular packages and one for nonrectangular packages)
Delivery Confirmation - This commonly used service will be going form $.14 to $.18 if purchased electronically.Guide created: 04/29/07 (updated 10/17/09)
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