Today is the first day of GROUND ADVANTAGE through USPS. The transition from First class to Ground Advantage has been discussed and anticipated for months. This morning I printed a first class label and instead of the usual \u201cF\u201d indicating first class, I saw a \u201cG\u201d indicating Ground Advantage and I remembered that today was the first day of this new creation. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
USPS has released a statement saying they will honor both First Class and Parcel Select Packages until September 30, <\/sup>2023. However, purchasing a new label from today on will involve utilizing Ground Advantage labels. <\/p>\n\n\n\n **Ebay has asked that Sellers update any listings to reflect the Ground Advantage name and rate by August 7, 2023. <\/p>\n\n\n\n The Pros of Ground Advantage:<\/p>\n\n\n\n -The packages are able to weigh up to 70 pounds<\/p>\n\n\n\n -Packages will be delivered in 2-5 days<\/p>\n\n\n\n -Insurance is automatically included on products shipped in these packages<\/p>\n\n\n\n -My favorite THESE PACKAGES ARE ABLE TO BE SCHEDULED FOR USPS PICK UP<\/p>\n\n\n\n Mercari also changed their First Class option today for items weighing over one pound to Ground Advantage. The price for this service remains $7.40.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Poshmark is not effected by this change as Posmark utilizes Priority shipping only.<\/p>\n\n\n\n For additional information on Ground Advantage including shipping rates visit USPS<\/p>\n\n\n\n