USPS to end First Class Mail July 9th

[ogaugeminiaturefigures]

Has anyone else seen the article about this? Anyone here work for the postal service that may have inside information on the new fee process for the replacement service?

[krazzykats]

Great!  I can just see smaller, lighter-weight packages (1lb or under) thrown into bins with 70lb packages on top. 

Why does every cost-cutting idea actually cut basic service?  I will have to double wall all my 35-carton strength 6x6x4, 8x8x4 boxes to make them 70lb burst strength or be crushed.

What's next?

[selsa84]

Its changing to ground. So yes it is happening 

[richard1rst]

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@krazzykats wrote:

Great!  I can just see smaller, lighter-weight packages (1lb or under) thrown into bins with 70lb packages on top. 

Why does every cost-cutting idea actually cut basic service?  I will have to double wall all my 35-carton strength 6x6x4, 8x8x4 boxes to make them 70lb burst strength or be crushed.

What's next?

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Well that already happens.

[mam98031]

IDK that saying 1st class parcels end, but rather renamed to Ground Advantage.  Prices are the same or very close to it.

https://pe.usps.com/resources/PriceChange/July%202023%20Price%20Change%2020230526%20-%20Notice123%20...

[tonecapo]

Lol it did.

[jehil-6]

Yes it did

LOL

[mam98031]

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@jehil-6 wrote:

Yes it did

LOL

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@jehil-6 

Old thread.  This is now in effect as of a few days ago.

Just as a note, in case you weren't aware, you still need to update your listings.

[msray2000]

It's slow...

[sports-artifacts]

My first USPS Ground Advantage package. 10 days to delivery. 

[mam98031]

@sports-artifacts 

That would be up to 10 days.  When you display your own listings using your seller ID, the shipping time will be calculated using your zip code.  If I looked at your listings, it would be based on my zip code.

When I look at your listings, it says I would receive the item between 7/22 and 7/24 via Ground Advantage.

[kh-taylarie]

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