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Why waste money with FedEx Home Delivery?<\/h1>\n<\/div>\n
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Stamps.com and the US Postal Service have created a smarter alternative.<\/h3>\n
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Every company is looking for ways to save money and become more efficient. Mailing and shipping is a great place to start. If you find yourself habitually reaching for FedEx\u00ae forms, it may be time to give the USPS and Stamps.com a try. Together we\u2019ve created a simple, powerful and reliable solution that helps you save a lot of money on mailing and shipping.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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\n Home Delivery <\/div>\n
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\n Actual Package Weight <\/div>\n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n
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\n 3 lbs. <\/div>\n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n
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\n DIM Weight for 12\u2033 \u00d7 12\u2033 \u00d7 8\u2033 package <\/div>\n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n
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\n 9 lbs. <\/div>\n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n
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\n $11.81 * <\/div>\n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n
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\n $8.98 ** <\/div>\n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n
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\n 12.00%*** <\/div>\n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n
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\n 1\u20135 Days <\/div>\n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n
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* 2022 Standard List Rate for a 9 lb. package (DIM Weight). Assumes 20% Volume Discount.
\n** 2022 USPS Priority Mail Commercial Base rate for a 3 lb. package.
\n*** Fuel surcharge rates effective December 23, 2021. Fuel surcharge rates change every month.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n \n\n <\/div>\n \n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n

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EXAMPLE: Which Shipping Carrier is cheapest for a 3 lb. package?<\/h3>\n
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  • Residential Delivery:<\/span>
    Atlanta, GA 30303 to Miami, FL 33109 (Zone 4)<\/li>\n
  • Pick-up:<\/span>
    Thursday, January 6, 2022<\/li>\n
  • Delivery:<\/span>
    Monday, January 10, 2022<\/li>\n
  • Specs:<\/span>
    3 lbs., 12\u2033 \u00d7 12\u2033 \u00d7 8\u2033 package<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    DIM Weight of 9 lbs. applies for FedEx Home Delivery. Package Weight of 3 lbs. applies for USPS Priority Mail.<\/em><\/small><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

    So many reasons to choose USPS over other carriers\u2026<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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    • Free daily package pick-up<\/li>\n
    • No fuel surcharges (FedEx charges up to 12.00% per package)<\/li>\n
    • No residential surcharges (FedEx charges $4.75 per package)<\/li>\n
    • Wider area of service\u2014every day to every address in the U.S.!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n
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      • No extra charge for Saturday Deliveries.<\/li>\n
      • No hidden costs with USPS shipping.<\/li>\n
      • Delivery to Military Addresses (APO\/FPO addresses) and P.O. Boxes<\/li>\n
      • Flat rate boxes\u2014if it fits it ships!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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