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    • How do FedEx and UPS economy shipping options work?


    What is FedEx Ground® Economy (formerly FedEx SmartPost)?

    FedEx Ground® Economy is an affordable and cost-effective service for delivering lightweight packages. Once you drop off your package at a FedEx location or Authorized Shipping Center, FedEx will get it to your destination and with final delivery by USPS for APO and rural areas.


    Label information

    You must drop off your FedEx Ground® Economy package at a FedEx location or Authorized Shipping Center. You can find the nearest one here. Here is a sample of a FedEx Ground® Economy label. There is a USPS tracking number for cases when your package is dropped by a USPS courier.

    For packages that FedEx hands off to USPS for delivery to the final destination, you can track it on the USPS website by adding the prefix 92 before your FedEx Ground® Economy tracking number.


    What is UPS SurePost®?

    UPS SurePost® is an economy, residential shipping option. This service combines the consistency and reliability of the UPS® small package network with final delivery typically provided by the U.S. Postal Service.

    Label information

    You must drop off your UPS SurePost® package at a UPS location, UPS Drop Box, or Authorized Shipping Center. You can find the nearest one on the UPS site here. Here is a sample of a UPS SurePost® label. There is a USPS tracking number starting with 92 for cases when your package is delivered by a USPS courier at the bottom of the label.


    Shipping details

  • Delivery time
    Average transit time 2 - 8 days
  • Service days
    Monday - Saturday
  • Delivery area
    Continental United States, excludes Hawaii and Alaska
  • Delivery exceptions
    Package must be dropped off at the shipping carrier location or Authorized Shipping Center. Do not drop off at USPS.
  • FedEx or UPS
    Ground
  • Shipping weight
    With Mercari, your package can weigh up to 5 lbs
  • Packaging
    You must provide your own packaging. Do not use a USPS Priority Mail box.
  • Package size
    To avoid additional fees, your package should not exceed 1728 when calculating for total volume (Length x Width x Height = Total Volume). Additionally, the longest side of the package cannot exceed 17".
  • Surcharges
    A surcharge may apply for packages dropped off at USPS and Mercari Shipping Protection will not be applicable.

    • How do I select FedEx Ground® Economy (formerly FedEx SmartPost) or UPS SurePost®?

    Go to the Shipping section of your listing, click on the current shipping option, and enter the shipping weight. This number should include the weight of your item and packaging. If your listing qualifies for FedEx or UPS economy shipping, you’ll see the option on the listing page. Please be sure to download the latest version of the Mercari app.


    Does economy shipping include Shipping Protection?

    Yes, we include $200 Shipping Protection with every Mercari prepaid label including FedEx Ground® Economy and UPS SurePost® as long as the Shipping Protection checklist is followed. Learn more about Shipping Protection.

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