Holiday Surcharge
Summary: The discussion revolves around the confusion about whether there will be a holiday surcharge for shipping. mcdougle4248 initially believes there might be no surcharge, but krazzykats clarifies that prices will increase on October 4, 2026. caldreamer confirms an eBay announcement stating no increase for certain packages, but tsme35 points out discrepancies with USPS information. It is explained that eBay has negotiated different rates with USPS. The situation remains unclear, with users expressing hope for no increase in certain cases.
Hey, hold on! Am I reading this correctly https://community.ebay.com/forum/announcements-57928/topic/2026-usps-peak-season-rate-increases-483308/ we will not see a Holiday Surcharge?
14 comments
adamcartwright
·2 weeks agoNICE!
tsme35
·2 weeks agoJust checked and NO rate increase for GA on Monday, Woo hoo
toomuchstuffagain35
·2 weeks agoI guess we'll see what happens Sunday then.
tsme35
·2 weeks ago · EditedIt's confusing, ebay says no rate increase for GA packages 1-20 lb, but USPS site says $.55 increase for GA packages to zones 5-9 on 0-3 lbs and pirateship says zones 1-4 go up $.40 for 0-3lbs
mcdougle4248
OP2 weeks agoThat is what is confusing to me,too.
caldreamer
·2 weeks agoEBAY has special negotiated rates USPS, and they are different than what is shown on USPS website.
mcdougle4248
OP2 weeks agoThank you! That is what I thought.
caldreamer
·2 weeks agoYes, you are correct. EBAY announcement says there will NOT be a holiday increase.
mcdougle4248
OP2 weeks agoWoo-hoo! There is a glimmer of hope for me!
krazzykats
·2 weeks agoU.S. Postal Service Announces Temporary Price Change for 2026 Holiday Shipping Season
krazzykats
·2 weeks agoPrices increase this coming Sunday.
monroe67
·2 weeks agoThe link provided by the Original Poster indicates the start date as October 4, 2026.
Since today is Monday, September 28, 2026,
October 4, 2026, is this coming Sunday.
mcdougle4248
OP2 weeks agoOh, I am so confused!
mcdougle4248
OP2 weeks agoOh, thank you. I guess I was excited for nothing.