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  2. History of United States postage rates - Wikipedia

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    There were double and triple rates as a letter's size increased. Ship fees were also added (i.e., mail to Hawaii). The ship fee, including the ship rate on letters for delivery at the port of entry, were on a per letter basis, rather than weight. The United States issued its first postage stamps in 1847.

  3. The USPS, UPS SurePost delivery contract is over. Will this ...

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    UPS said the ideal weight for SurePost packages is less than 10 pounds. ... Our Parcel Select product still exists and any business can use it now at our published rates." USPS had a contract with ...

  4. Dimensional weight - Wikipedia

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    Dimensional weight, also known as volumetric weight, is a pricing technique for commercial freight transport (including courier and postal services), which uses an estimated weight that is calculated from the length, width and height of a package. The shipping fee is based upon the dimensional weight or the actual weight, whichever is greater.

  5. Mail - Wikipedia

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    The USPS expected that changes to the service in 2012 would cause about 51% to arrive in two days and most of the rest in three. [69] The Canada Post counterpart is Lettermail. [70] The British Royal Mail's 1st Class, as it is styled, is simply a priority option over 2nd Class, at a slightly higher cost.

  6. USPS To Hike Stamp Prices in July — Here’s What You’ll Pay

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    The price of a U.S. First-Class Mail stamp is going up again, and the United States Postal Service (USPS) is hinting at more hikes on the way. Discover: 10 Costco Brand Items With the Best ...

  7. More parcels, higher prices lift UPS profit but costs soar - AOL

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    Shares were up 2.2 percent in morning trade after the world's largest package delivery company said revenue increased 10 percent to $17.1 billion in the first quarter from a year ago, topping ...

  8. Package delivery - Wikipedia

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    Package delivery, or parcel delivery, is the delivery of shipping containers, parcels, or high-value mail as single shipments. The service is provided by most postal systems, express mail, private courier companies, and less-than-truckload shipping carriers. [1] Package delivery differs by country due to cost and population.

  9. Flats (USPS) - Wikipedia

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    To fit the definition a flat must: Have one dimension that is greater than 6-1/8 inches high OR 11-½ inches long (the side parallel to the address as read) OR ¼ inch thick.