USPS fuel surcharge update

Starting May 7, USPS Ground Advantage and Priority Mail prepaid label rates will be updated to reflect USPS’s new fuel surcharge.

Hi blrnz.ppd, USPS has recently announced an 8% surcharge on select shipping services from April 26, 2026 through January 17, 2027 due to rising fuel costs. Starting May 7, USPS Ground Advantage and Priority Mail prepaid label rates will be updated to reflect USPS’s new fuel surcharge. Media Mail and First-Class Envelopes are not impacted. Learn more.

How is Mercari working to keep rates competitive?

We know affordable and reliable shipping is important to our community. Here are a few ways we’re keeping shipping competitive for both sellers and buyers.

	Mercari prepaid labels offer up 54% off* retail rates. Find our most competitive prices, Best Rates, for packages 1 cu ft or smaller.
	Our flat pricing across all 50 states means no zone-based pricing, making shipping costs simpler and more predictable.
	Prepaid labels have multiple carriers and service offerings available, so you have the flexibility to choose the best option for your shipment.

How else can I save on shipping?

Score $4.99 1-5lb shipping through April 16

Ending soon! Get a $4.99 rate for UPS Ground Saver & FedEx Economy 1–5 lb (up to 1 cu. ft.). †Terms apply

Extended! 49¢ First-Class Envelopes

Good news! Our 49¢ First-Class Envelope rate for eligible 1 to 3 oz items is now extended through December 31, 2026. Continue saving on shipping for trading cards, K-pop PCs, stickers and paper collectibles when shipped with a Mercari First-Class Envelope.

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Shop bundles

Buy multiple items from the same seller to save on shipping and get better deals.

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On behalf of all of us, thanks for choosing Mercari as your marketplace. Team Mercari

*Based on Mercari’s weighted average Best Rate prepaid label prices compared with carrier retail rates and applicable surcharges for comparable USPS, UPS, and FedEx services for eligible packages weighing 0.25 lb to 100 lb and measuring up to 1 cu ft (1,728 in³). Retail comparison uses Zone 6 benchmarks. Analysis completed April 1, 2026. †Terms apply. Shipping promo available on participating listings only. Select carriers, services, and sizes only. $4.99 shipping on eligible 1–5 lb items with UPS Ground Saver and FedEx Economy (Best Rate) labels ends April 16, 2026. 49¢ First-Class Envelopes for trading cards, stickers and paper collectibles up to 3 oz ends December 31, 2026.

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