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About Shipping Services

If you use calculated shipping, the shipping costs are calculated automatically based on the buyer's ZIP code. If you've specified multiple shipping services, the buyer can select from the list of shipping services you offer.

eBay can calculate shipping rates for the following shipping services from the U.S. Postal Service and UPS.

U.S. Postal Service (USPS)

  • Some countries have larger size limits. Consult your local Post Office facility for the size limits that apply to the country to which you are shipping.

First-Class Mail
You can send letters, large envelopes, and packages with First-Class Mail. First-Class Mail is a USPS trademark.

  • The minimum size for First-Class Mail is 5" long, 31/2" high, and 0.007" thick.

  • The maximum weight is 13 ounces. You can send pieces over 13 ounces as Priority Mail.

For more information, please see the US Postal Service First-Class Mail Rate Tables.

Express Mail
You can send letters, large envelopes, Express Mail Flat Rate envelopes, packages/thick envelopes, and large packages with Express Mail.

Express Mail offers next day service to most domestic destinations. Express Mail is a USPS trademark.

  • Automatically insured to $100 against loss or damage.

  • The maximum weight is 70 pounds.

  • The maximum size is 108" or less in combined length and distance around the thickest part.

Priority Mail
You can send letters, large envelopes, Priority Mail Flat Rate envelopes, Priority Mail Flat Rate boxes, packages/thick envelopes, and large packages with Priority Mail.

Priority Mail offers 1-3 day service to most domestic destinations. Priority Mail is a USPS trademark.

  • The maximum weight is 70 pounds.

  • The maximum size is 108" or less in combined length and distance around the thickest part.

  • For packages larger than 1 cubic foot, dimensions are required.

  • For items sent in a Priority Mail Flat Rate envelope provided by the Postal Service, the domestic shipping rate is the same regardless of weight or destination.

  • For items sent in a Priority Mail Flat Rate box provided by the Postal Service, the domestic shipping rate is the same regardless of weight or destination.

Please mark each package "Priority Mail" in the postage area or use a USPS-provided Priority Mail envelope or box.

For more information, please see the US Postal Service Priority Mail Rate Tables.

Parcel Post
You can send large envelopes, packages / thick envelopes, large packages, and oversize packages with Parcel Post.

Parcel Post is generally less expensive than Priority Mail, but service is generally slower.

  • The maximum weight is 70 pounds.

  • The maximum size is 130" in combined length and distance around the thickest part.

Please mark each package "Parcel Post" in the postage area. For more information about Parcel Post shipping rates, see the US Postal Service Parcel Post Rate Tables.

Media Mail
You can use Media Mail to send books, film, manuscripts, printed music, printed test materials, sound recordings, play scripts, printed educational charts, loose-leaf pages and binders consisting of medical information, videotapes, and computer recorded media such as CD-ROMs and diskettes.

Media Mail cannot contain advertising. It is sometimes called "Book Rate." It is less expensive than Parcel Post.

  • The maximum weight is 70 pounds.

  • The maximum size is 108" in combined length and distance around the thickest part.

Please mark each package "Media Mail" in the postage area.

Express Mail International
You can send letters, large envelopes, and large flat rate envelopes with Express Mail International.

Express Mail International offers 3-5 day service to most international destinations. Express Mail International is a USPS trademark.

  • Automatically insured to $100 against loss or damage.

  • The maximum weight is 70 pounds for most ship-to countries.

Priority Mail International 
You can send letters, large envelopes, flat rate envelopes and boxes with Priority Mail International.

Priority Mail International offers 6-10 day service to most international destinations. Priority Mail International is a USPS trademark.

  • The maximum weight for Priority Mail International flat rate envelopes is 4 pounds.

  • The maximum weight for Priority Mail International flat rate boxes is 20 pounds for most countries.

  • The maximum size for rectangular-shaped parcels is 42" in length and 79" in combined length and girth for most countries. The maximum combined length and girth for Canada, Hong Kong, and many European countries is 108".

First-Class Mail International
You can send letters, large envelopes, and packages which weigh 4 pounds or less with First-Class Mail International.

First-Class Mail International offers 4-7 day service to most international destinations. First-Class Mail International is a USPS trademark.

UPS

You can select any UPS shipping service even if you don't have a UPS account. When you ship your item, you can create a UPS account or charge your credit card. Learn more about choosing a UPS account.

By default, eBay calculates "on-demand" rates for all of the following services and assumes that shipments go to residential addresses. To change to "daily" rates, go to My eBay > PreferencesCombined payments and shipping discounts.

Note: Loss/Damage protection for items up to $100 and detailed tracking are included at no extra charge. For more information on UPS, visit the UPS Shipping Center.

Next Day Air
UPS guarantees delivery of Next Day Air shipments by 10:30 a.m., 12:00 noon, or the end of the next business day depending on location.

  • The maximum weight is 150 pounds.

  • If your shipment is a letter, you can use a Next Day Air Letter for the lowest rates.

  • The maximum size is 165" length + girth.

  • Important: If your package is large, you may need to enter the dimensions of your package.

Next Day Air Saver
UPS guarantees delivery of Next Day Air Saver shipments by the end of the next business day anywhere in the contiguous 48 states.

  • The maximum weight is 150 pounds.

  • If your shipment is a letter, you can use a Next Day Air Letter for the lowest rates.

  • The maximum size is 165" length + girth.

  • Important: If your package is large, you may need to enter dimensions of the package.

2nd Day Air
UPS guarantees delivery of 2nd Day Air shipments by the end of the second business day anywhere in the United States and Puerto Rico (some restrictions apply to Alaska).

  • The maximum weight is 150 pounds.

  • If your shipment is a small letter, you can use a 2nd Day Air Letter for the lowest rates.

  • The maximum size is 165" length + girth.

  • Important: If your package is large, you may need to enter dimensions of the package.

3 Day Select
UPS guarantees delivery of 3 Day Select shipments by the end of the third business day anywhere in the 48 contiguous states.

  • The maximum weight is 150 pounds.

  • The maximum size is 165" length + girth.

  • Important: If your package is large, you may need to enter dimensions of the package.

UPS Ground
UPS Ground is the most economical UPS service. It offers guaranteed day of delivery to and from anywhere in the 48 contiguous states. Delivery times range from 1-6 business days and can be determined on the UPS web site.

  • The maximum weight is 150 pounds.

  • The maximum size is 165" length + girth.

UPS Worldwide Express PlusSM
UPS guarantees delivery of Worldwide Express PlusSM shipments by 8:30 a.m. to Canada and 9:00 a.m. to European countries.

  • The maximum weight is 150 pounds.

  • The maximum size is 165" length + girth.

  • Important: If your package is large, you may need to enter the dimensions of the package.

UPS Worldwide ExpressSM
UPS guarantees delivery of Worldwide ExpressSM shipments by 10:30 a.m., noon, or by the end of the business day to Canada and by 10:30 a.m. to major business centers in more than 1,000 cities across Europe, and by end of day to most other destinations.

  • The maximum weight is 150 pounds.

  • The maximum size is 165" length + girth.

  • Important: If your package is large, you may need to enter the dimensions of the package.

UPS Worldwide ExpeditedSM
UPS guarantees delivery of Worldwide ExpeditedSM shipments within 2 business days to Canada and Mexico. Most shipments to major destinations in Europe and Asia are delivered within four business days.

  • The maximum weight is 150 pounds.

  • The maximum size is 165" length + girth.

  • Important: If your package is large, you may need to enter the dimensions of the package.

UPS Standard To Canada
UPS offers guaranteed, fully tracked, door-to-door ground delivery from the 48 contiguous states to all addresses in the 10 Canadian provinces.

  • The maximum weight is 150 pounds.

  • The maximum size is 165" length + girth.

  • Important: If your package is large, you may need to enter the dimensions of the package.


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