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Shipping & Fulfillment

Holiday Shipping Surcharges Are Coming

September 10, 2020 •

Selling during the upcoming holiday shopping season will not be normal. For the first time in its history, the United States Postal Service is imposing a holiday surcharge on commercial packages. The price increases will begin on October 18 and run through December 27, 2020, and range from $0.24 to $1.50 per package.

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Shipping & Fulfillment

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Shipping & Fulfillment

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November 1, 2018 •
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Shipping & Fulfillment

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Shipping & Fulfillment

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Shipping & Fulfillment

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Shipping & Fulfillment

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May 21, 2018 •
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Shipping & Fulfillment

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Shipping & Fulfillment

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January 30, 2018 •
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Shipping & Fulfillment

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December 12, 2017 •
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Shipping & Fulfillment

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November 8, 2017 •
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Shipping & Fulfillment

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November 7, 2017 •
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Shipping & Fulfillment

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Shipping & Fulfillment

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