Thursday, September 17, 2026

Shipping rates are changing October 19

Plus, new shipping promotions: Ship single trading cards from $0.
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Hi blrnz.ppd,

While we strive to keep rates competitive, rising carrier-determined shipping costs require us to periodically adjust prepaid label pricing. As a result of these increases, starting October 19, 2026, Mercari will update prepaid label prices for select weight categories.

View the updated rates here.

Continue reading to learn about new and upcoming promotional shipping rate offerings, starting with First Class envelopes starting at $0*. *Terms apply.

What to know
October 19, 2026: New label rates apply to all new and existing listings. Changes apply to both buyer-paid and seller-paid Mercari Standard labels.
Mercari prepaid labels still provide significant value, offering an average of 53% savings compared to retail carrier rates†. Plus, pre-paid labels includes up to $200 in Shipping Protection.
First Class Envelope Shipping Promotions:
New: 1oz First-Class envelopes ship free for single trading cards and paper collectibles up to 1 oz. Ends January 4, 2027. New listings can be opted in by users on the latest app version (9.43.2-329644) starting September 17. Existing listings will be opted in starting September 30.
First-Class Envelope shipping for trading cards and paper collectibles (1–3 oz.) is just 49¢. Extended through January 4, 2026.

Following the end date of the promotions, FCE rates will revert to the then current rate for the selected service.

Learn more

Stay tuned: More shipping promotions are on the way. We will announce our holiday shipping promotion soon.

We know affordable and reliable shipping is important to our community. On behalf of all of us, thanks for choosing Mercari as your marketplace.

- Team Mercari

*View 1 oz First Class Envelope terms and conditions here.

†Based on August 2026 shipping volume and analysis conducted in September 2026. Compares Mercari prepaid label rates with average USPS, UPS, and FedEx rates. First-Class Envelope and Media Mail excluded.