Change Announcement July 28, 2025:
July Shipping news
Explore the latest shipping updates including our new, Best rate shipping option, changes to USPS rates and tips to avoid extra fees.New! Lower rates with Best rate labels.
Starting July 28, save more with Best rate labels. Items that meet the size requirements (up to 1 cubic foot and longest side under 22 inches) will qualify for lower Best rate pricing across all shipping carriers (USPS, UPS and FedEx) and weight classes. Our Best rate pricing offers an average of 6% savings vs. our current Standard rates.
Best rate is ideal for packages smaller than a shoebox. For larger items, Standard rates will apply and pricing will be based on dimensional weight to help generate an accurate label. See how it works here.
How do you access Best rate labels? Starting July 28, sellers will be prompted to confirm their package size during the shipping selection process when listing an item. If the package is smaller than a standard shoebox or measures under 1 cubic foot with the longest side 22 inches or less, a Best rate will apply.
Is Best rate shipping only for fashion? No. Best rates are available for any listing that meets the size and weight requirements. While it’s a great fit for fashion items, any package that is under 1 cubic foot with a longest side under 22 inches qualifies for Best rates.
Example of shipping options available for a 5lb shipment that meets Best rate size requirements based on July 2025 rates
USPS rate updates
USPS increased its shipping prices on July 13*. As a result, Mercari’s prepaid USPS label rates will rise by 2% on average starting July 28, 2025 for new and updated listings. This is still below USPS latest retail rates, which includes a 7.1% increase for Ground Advantage®.
On August 22, all existing listings will update automatically with the new rates. No action is needed. View the updated rates here.
How do Mercari label prices compare to retail? Even with USPS rates increasing by 7.4% on average, Mercari prepaid labels rose just by 2% on average and still offer average of 40% savings** compared to retail carrier rates. Our labels include single-priced shipments nationwide to avoid cost fluctuations caused by distance-based pricing and buyer location. Plus, all Mercari labels include up to $200 in Shipping Protection and up to $20 for First-Class Envelope.
Want to save more? Our new Best rate labels can lower your shipping costs even more when your package meets size limits. Learn more here.
Tips to avoid extra fees
- Enter your package dimensions to unlock Best rate pricing and help selecting the correct label.
- Stay within label limits. If your package is too heavy or too large for the selected label, Mercari will adjust the fee after shipping based on size and weight differential provided by the carrier.
Affordable, predictable shipping helps everyone sell more. Thanks for being part of the Mercari community!
*View updated 2025 USPS shipping rates here.
**Fees and rates are based on a comparison to the retail prices and surcharges for standard and economy shipments of our carriers (USPS, UPS, FedEx) for items between 0.25 lb - 100 lbs. Comparison completed June 25, 2025.
Change Announcement 2/18/2025Each year, shipping carriers adjust their rates to account for factors like inflation, costs, and demand. As a result, we’re updating prepaid label rates starting February 18, 2025 with a 1% increase on average. View the updated rates here.
The good news:
- Introducing USPS Ground Advantage for up to 20 lbs. This cost-effective option still includes the convenience of USPS package pickup—a great choice for heavier shipments
- Lower rates on select USPS labels, now with 12 oz at $6.29 (vs. $6.34), 1 lb at $7.29 (vs. $7.34) and UPS SurePost and FedEx Economy 2 lb labels, now $8.29(vs. $8.49)
- Mercari prepaid labels still offer an average of 40% savings* compared to retail carrier rates. Plus, every label offers up to $200 in Shipping Protection and $20 for First-Class Envelope.
Here’s what’s changing:
- The new rates will apply to new listings and any updates on existing listings.
- No action is needed to update existing listings.
- Listings created before February 18, 2025 will reflect the new rates automatically.
- It may take up to two weeks for these updates to apply.
New rates take effect February 18, 2025:
- Starting March 10, 2025, items exceeding the purchased label’s actual weight or dimensional (DIM) weight will incur an 8% penalty fee on the total adjusted shipping price. The additional shipping charges are assessed while the package is in transit when the shipping carrier provides the actual weight or/and dimensional weight.
- Double-checking your package weight and measurements helps to avoid unexpected fees and contributes to maintaining low shipping costs for the Mercari community. Learn more here.
Penalty for underpaid shipping labels:
Announcement 1/28/2025
As shipping carriers implement their annual rate increases, Mercari prepaid labels continue to offer savings compared to retail rates. Take advantage of discounted shipping and keep your prices or costs low.
The latest shipping carrier retail rate changes:- USPS Price Change Announcement: On 1/19/25, USPS raised Shipping Services retail rates approximately 3.2% for Priority Mail and Priority Mail Express, 3.9% for USPS Ground Advantage and 9.2% for Parcel Select.
- FedEx Price Change Announcement: Effective 1/6/25, FedEx package and freight standard list rates for U.S., U.S. export, and U.S. import services will increase an average of 5.9%.
- UPS Price Change Announcement: Effective 12/23/24, the retail rates for UPS® Ground, UPS Air and International services increased 5.9%. Small Business Rates also increased 5.9%.
