Buyers and sellers alike will need to take account of the changes affecting the cost of getting the items purchased on eBay to their new owners. USPS has posted these changes not only to the rates, but to the services being offered. Sellers will need to update their listings to accommodate these changes, and buyers, especially international buyers will have to get used to the higher prices.
Postal rate changes effective 5/14/07.
First Class Mail
- Postcards: 26 cents
- Letters: 41 cents First ounce
- Large envelopes: 80 cents First ounce
- Packages: $1.13 First ounce
- Additional Ounces: 17 cents Except postcards
Priority Mail
- Up to 1 lb. and Flat rate Envelope: $4.60
- Flat Rate Box: $9.15
Express Mail
- Up to 1/2 lb. and Flat rate Envelope: $16.25
- Over 1/2 lb. and up to 1 lb.: $19.50
- Over 1 lb. and up to 2 lbs.: $21.40
Insurance
- Insured against damage and loss up to $5000: $1.65 and up
Deliver Confirmation
- Available with Priority Mail service: 65 cents
- Available with First Class service: 75 cents
Signature Confirmation
- Available with Priority Mail service, First Class Mail parcels and Package Services parcels: $2.10
Registered Mail
- Available with Priority Mail service, First Class Mail Services: $9.50 and up
Certified Mail
- Available with Priority Mail service, First Class Mail Services: $2.65
International Mail
Current Name New Name Transit Time Price
Global Express Guaranteed Global Express Guaranteed 1-3 Days $28.50 and up
Global Express Mail Express Mail International 3-5 Days $22.00 and up
- Global Priority Mail
- Airmail Parcel Post
- Economy Parcel Post Priority Mail International 6-10 Days $16.00 and up
- Airmail Letter Post
- Economy Letter Post First Class Mail International Varies by destination 69 cents and up
Guide created: 05/02/07 (updated 06/30/08)


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