FYI: Changes to USPS Parcel Post...

Got this today... Not sure whether this means much but wanted to just pass along...





As someone who has used eBay Labels to purchase Parcel Post® in the past, we want to tell you about a recently-announced change that will go into effect January 27, 2013.

USPS will discontinue Parcel Post service as of January 27, 2013. Active listings with Parcel Post will automatically be updated to the new comparable replacement service—Parcel Select®—which will be available in the selling flow and shipping calculator as of January 27.



Know that the new Parcel Select service will not be available for purchase through eBay Labels until March. Sellers that wish to utilize this service before it is available via eBay Labels—and sellers who have sold items with the Parcel Select service—will need to go to the post office or an alternate online postage provider (i.e. Pitney Bowes, Endicia.com, Stamps.com, etc.) to purchase this class of service. Also, be sure to upload tracking information within your stated handling time. If you would like to continue to take advantage of the convenience of eBay Labels until Parcel Select is added to the eBay Labels system, consider temporarily offering a similar service.

As always, thank you for selling on eBay!

Sincerely,

The eBay Shipping Team

USPS (does the last letter stand for Service?) seems to be hell bent on pushing their service right out of commission ; )

Originally Posted by Bear

USPS (does the last letter stand for Service?) seems to be hell bent on pushing their service right out of commission ; )

I agree, Parcel Post already isn't a great deal. It seems only a dollar or two cheaper than FedEx ground. This Parcel Select seems another name for a "rate hike".