New requirements to ship liquids (in particular, perfume).

[teamstandy]

Hello, at the time I had packaged a full perfume bottle, the USPS required that the box have the mark "ORM-D Parcel Post" to note that it must be shipped ground only.

I just happened to do a quick Google search to remind myself about this marking and found that the USPS has replaced this mark with the "DOT Limited Quantity mark":

https://www.postaltimes.com/postalnews/usps-to-eliminate-orm-d-marking/

Does the USPS have to place the new mark on my box when I drop it off?

Also, I no longer see a shipping option of "parcel post" (and I did expand the shipping options to show all shipping options).

Thanks,

Andy

[nobody*s_perfect]

The service formerly known as Parcel Post is now called "Parcel Select Ground" when purchased online, and as "Retail Ground" when purchased at the PO counter.

eBay has decided to phase out access to Parcel Select Ground labels, even though USPS has made no changes in their services or policies, and it's offered by all other online postage sellers including PayPal, endicia, stamps.com, etc.  You can purchase Parcel Select Ground postage through PayPal at

www.PayPal.com/shipnow
 

[friskya · Accepted solution]

If I'm reading the linked article correctly, yes, the Post Office will need to mark your shipment with the new label. 

Since you'll need to be at the Post Office anyway (to get the new marking on your package), you might just as well purchase your shipping label there and ask if they have a supply of these labels they can provide you. At the very least, maybe they can let you know where you can obtain them for future needs.

[teamstandy]

Thank you for that info (and terminology). Good to know going forward.

[teamstandy]

Thanks for that link and your suggestions.

[teamstandy]

I wanted to provide an update. When I walked up to the counter at the post office, the first thing I did was mention that the box contained an ounce of perfume and asked if there was anything special I needed to do (such as a special marking). I was told all I needed to do was create a label and ship it ground.

After filling out the label, I went back to the counter, I asked again and was told that no special marking was needed. All he did was put a "Ground only" label on the box. That was it. This goes against everything I've read about shipping perfume. So I'm scratching my head now and wondering if I'll hear the same thing next time I sell a full bottle of perfume. Anyone else have a similar experience shipping perfume?

[ted_holland4pn4]

Seems like there is no clear answer for the liquids question.  Anecdotal:  Standing in line the other day, a gentleman wanted to post a package and the clerk asked if it had any liquids in it.  He said, "one bottle of perfume."  Clerk:  "How big is the bottle?  Less than 4 oz?"  Customer:  "Yeah, I think so."  Clerk:  "Is it packaged safely?"  Customer:  "I wrapped it up."  She charged the customer, accepted the package and that's all that was said.

One day I told the clerk I was mailing liquids.  I volunteered "Shower gel."  Clerk:  Hesitating...  Me:  "I wrapped it properly inside a leak-proof bag."  Clerk:  Accepted package, nothing else said.

[teamstandy]

LOL  Good to know USPS is on top of their game. 😀