On Sunday, January 27, 2019, the USPS shipping rates increase will take effect. As I ship with First Class mail through the post office, the shipping and handling costs for my Etsy shop are also affected.

New this year is that the First-Class Package Service will move to zone-based pricing. However, like before, Etsy will automatically calculate the cheapest shipping option a seller is offering.

When viewing an item, buyers can enter their country or a U.S. ZIP code on the Shipping & Policies tab to show shipping costs.

My shipping fees will also continue to include the postage itself and a handling fee (= packing materials, paper and ink).

If you have any questions, please contact me either here or through Playfully Grownup Home at Etsy.

Happy weekend!

A short note: Starting on Sunday, January 21, 2018, the USPS will increase its shipping rates. As I ship with First Class mail through the post office, the shipping and handling costs for my Etsy shop are also affected.

The good news is that Etsy will automatically calculate the cheapest shipping option a seller is offering. When viewing an item, buyers can enter their country or a U.S. ZIP code on the Shipping & Policies tab to show shipping costs.

As before, I will continue to pass onto buyers the discount I get by purchasing shipping labels through Etsy, and I’m glad I can do that – as a customer, I appreciate it when sellers try to keep costs reasonable, and want to return the favor.

Happy weekend!

Next Sunday, January 22, 2017, new USPS shipping rates will take effect. I ship with First Class mail through the post office, which means that shipping and handling costs for my Etsy shop are also affected.

The good news is that Etsy will automatically calculate the cheapest shipping option eligible for the total weight and dimensions of the item(s). When viewing an item, buyers enter a U.S. ZIP code or their country on the Shipping & Policies tab to generate shipping costs.

My shipping fees include the postage itself and a handling fee (= packing materials, paper and ink).

As before, I will continue to pass onto buyers the savings I get by buying my shipping labels through Etsy, and I’m glad I can do that – as a customer, I appreciate it when sellers try to keep costs reasonable, and want to return the favor.

Happy weekend!

Next Sunday, January 17, 2016, new USPS shipping rates will take effect. I ship with First Class mail through the post office, which means that shipping and handling costs for my Etsy shop are also affected.

The good news is that Etsy will automatically calculate the cheapest shipping option eligible for the total weight and dimensions of the item(s). When viewing an item, buyers enter a U.S. ZIP code or their country on the Shipping & Policies tab to generate shipping costs.

The price includes the postage and a handling fee (= packing materials, paper and ink). I will continue to pass onto buyers the savings I get by buying my shipping labels through Etsy, and I’m glad I can do that – as a customer, I appreciate it when sellers try to keep costs reasonable, and want to return the favor.

I’m going to be entirely honest here: I’m not happy that the largest rate increases affect packages under 1 lb / 0.5 kgs. At the moment, though, USPS is the best option for my small light-weight shipments, but I will continue to monitor the situation.

Happy weekend!