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Same Day Delivery · Shipping Speed

Same-Day Delivery for Small Sellers

Same-day delivery is not something a home seller can buy as an ordinary parcel label. The fastest standard USPS service, Priority Mail Express, delivers in 1 to 3 days.…

6 min read
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Certified Mail · Registered Mail

Certified vs Registered Mail: Which?

USPS Certified Mail gives the sender a mailing receipt and electronic verification that a letter or document was delivered or that a delivery attempt was made.…

7 min read
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Hazardous Materials · HAZMAT Declaration

Hazmat on a Label: What It Changes

A hazmat declaration is the answer you give, at the moment you buy the label, to one question: does this package contain hazardous material?…

9 min read
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PO Box Security · Privacy in Shipping

PO Boxes for Sellers: Ship and Rent

A PO Box is a locked box inside a Post Office, and USPS is the carrier that delivers to it. For a seller that settles two questions.…

6 min read
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Thermal Printers · Shipping Labels

Do You Need a Thermal Label Printer?

You do not need a thermal printer to print shipping labels. USPS accepts a label printed on regular printer paper and taped to the package with clear packing tape.…

6 min read