Get ready for new USPS rates in May

New U.S. Postal Service^® rates will be effective May 12 for Express Mail, Priority Mail and other shipping services. Make sure to adjust your shipping rates on May listings. The easiest way is to include the eBay Shipping Calculator in your listings. It will automatically reflect the new fees and it's also the best way to specify accurate shipping costs and get good ratings from your buyers.

Good news: the price of USPS Priority Mail Flat Rate Boxes for domestic shipments stays the same--$8.95, and $12.95 for the large size. For items shipped closer to you, you may see better rates for Express Mail with a switch to zone-based pricing.

Plus, as an eBay seller, you'll be able to take advantage of new discounts for Express Mail and Priority Mail when you buy postage online. eBay makes it easy to pay postage online--and print a shipping label at no extra charge--right from your computer. You and your buyer even get an automatic tracking email.