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NEWS: May 18 - June 7 USPS Ground Advantage temporary rate change / eBay Labels

In case you missed it. Effective today.

https://community.ebay.com/t5/Announcements/USPS-Rate-Update/ba-p/35617599

USPS has announced a temporary price update for some Ground Advantage shipments effective May 18th, 2026 to June 7th, 2026. These changes apply to USPS Ground Advantage rates when you purchase labels through eBay Labels. 

Rate update highlights:

Overall, this update lowers costs for many 2–5 lb shipments, though changes vary by weight and zone.

  • 2 lb packages: Rates increasing for Zones 1 and 5–8 by up to $0.87, and decreasing for Zones 2–4 by up to $0.12
  • 3–5 lb packages: Rates decreasing for Zones 1–8 by up to $1.39
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u/wastingtime101- — 4 days ago

UPS Rate Increase - Sunday, May 17

eBay's Announcement
https://community.ebay.com/t5/Announcements/UPS-Rate-Update/ba-p/35597453

UPS has announced a rate increase that will take effect on May 17, 2026. This increase applies to all UPS services, including those purchased through eBay Labels.

eBay will continue to offer sellers negotiated discounts, and we recommend reviewing eBay Labels rates to understand the impact based on your package weights and shipping zones.

Please note that the only Delivery Area Surcharge changing on eBay Labels is for Ground Saver, which will increase from $2.80 to $3.45.

Smart Ship Tip: Visit the eBay shipping calculator for up-to-date pricing on all shipping services. The calculator is automatically updated on the date rates go into effect. 

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u/wastingtime101- — 13 days ago