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Shipping costs for sellers in United States
Typical list prices from the public rate pages of the carriers sending parcels in United States, by weight band and size, each with its source and the date we read it.
- USPS Ground Advantage$11.80USPS Ground Advantage — zone 1 (nearby) · up to 3 lb · Cheapest
- USPS Ground Advantage$23.15USPS Ground Advantage — zones 8–9 (far) · up to 3 lb
Prices are published list prices for a private sender, read from each carrier's public page on the date shown. Account discounts, online or app discounts, surcharges, insurance and size limits can change what you pay, and carriers update prices. Always confirm at the source before you buy a label. Size categories are approximate: check the carrier's own limits.
Full price tables
USPS Ground Advantage · USPS Ground Advantage — zone 1 (nearby)
United States → United States · drop-off or pickup · valid from 4 October 2026
| Band | Price |
|---|---|
| up to 4 oz | $8.40 |
| up to 8 oz | $8.40 |
| up to 12 oz | $10.05 |
| up to 1 lb | $10.05 |
| up to 2 lb | $11.30 |
| up to 3 lb | $11.80 |
| up to 4 lb | $13.05 |
| up to 5 lb | $13.75 |
| up to 6 lb | $14.30 |
| up to 7 lb | $14.80 |
| up to 8 lb | $15.40 |
| up to 9 lb | $15.90 |
| up to 10 lb | $16.75 |
| up to 15 lb | $20.90 |
| up to 20 lb | $24.00 |
USPS Ground Advantage · USPS Ground Advantage — zones 8–9 (far)
United States → United States · drop-off or pickup · valid from 4 October 2026
| Band | Price |
|---|---|
| up to 4 oz | $10.20 |
| up to 8 oz | $10.20 |
| up to 12 oz | $13.65 |
| up to 1 lb | $13.65 |
| up to 2 lb | $19.80 |
| up to 3 lb | $23.15 |
| up to 4 lb | $25.65 |
| up to 5 lb | $27.45 |
| up to 6 lb | $29.75 |
| up to 7 lb | $32.00 |
| up to 8 lb | $34.55 |
| up to 9 lb | $37.10 |
| up to 10 lb | $40.85 |
| up to 15 lb | $60.10 |
| up to 20 lb | $72.15 |
Platform shipping programmes
Vinted integrated shipping and eBay shipping labels have official prices that depend on the item, route and carrier. We show them as “varies” and link to the platform.
Not shown: could not verify
We looked for an official public price page and could not read one, so we show nothing rather than a guess:
- UPS (retail ground) (United States): the retail rate guide is a bot-protected PDF we could not read; check ups.com
Sources
- USPS — Notice 123 (retail prices) · Read on 4 October 2026 · valid from 4 October 2026
Prices are published list prices for a private sender, read from each carrier's public page on the date shown. Account discounts, online or app discounts, surcharges, insurance and size limits can change what you pay, and carriers update prices. Always confirm at the source before you buy a label. Size categories are approximate: check the carrier's own limits.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the cheapest way to send a 1 kg parcel in United States?
On 4 October 2026, the lowest published price we could verify for a 1 kg medium parcel was $11.80 with USPS Ground Advantage (USPS Ground Advantage — zone 1 (nearby)). Prices differ by weight, size and drop-off method, so use the comparer for your exact parcel.
Can I rely on these prices?
Each price is a published list price for a private sender, read from the carrier's official public page on 4 October 2026, with the source linked. Carriers change prices, and discounts, surcharges and size limits can change what you pay, so confirm at the source before buying a label.
How do I see what I keep after shipping?
Put the postage in the fee calculator for your platform (linked on this page) to get the net payout after platform fees and shipping.
Do you cover Vinted and eBay shipping labels?
Platform programmes such as Vinted integrated shipping and eBay labels have official prices that vary by item, route and carrier, so we show them as “varies” and link to the platform instead of quoting a number.
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Put the postage into the fee calculator for your platform to see what you keep.
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