Shipping Cost Comparison

USPS vs UPS vs FedEx, side by side, for your package.

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Accuracy note: USPS prices are exact published retail; UPS and FedEx prices are estimates from their published retail ranges. Based on USPS retail prices, temporary holiday prices in effect October 4, 2026 through January 17, 2027 (USPS Notice 123, checked October 7, 2026). Letter and stamp prices are not affected.

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