Parcel Select Ground® is the cheapest way to ship 1+ pound packages
For shipments that aren't time-sensitive, you can save multiple dollars per shipment with this USPS ground service.
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The cheapest service for packages 1+ pounds
For just a few days longer delivery, Parcel Select Ground is up to 79% cheaper than Priority Mail®
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Delivered in 2 to 8 business days
The savings possible through Parcel Select Ground make the additional delivery time worth it!
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Free package tracking included
Parcel Select Ground includes full door-to-door tracking, with optional email notifications for your recipients.
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Save up to 56% by using Pirate Ship
You'll save up to 56% buying Parcel Select Ground postage with Pirate Ship compared to paying retail.
Get the cheapest USPS Parcel Select Ground rates
Parcel Select is a Commercial Pricing® service that isn’t available at the Post Office. The comparable Retail service is called Retail Ground® and it costs up to 56% more than Parcel Select Ground. Pirate Ship passes through the cheapest rates available for Parcel Select Ground.
The maximum size for Parcel Select Ground is a combined length and girth of 130" inches, which means adding together the dimensions of the longest side of the package plus the distance around the thickest part.
Packages exceeding 1 cubic foot are charged the dimensional weight (Length x Width x Height / 166) if greater than the actual weight.
The maximum weight for Parcel Select Ground is 70 pounds.
Parcel Select Ground is the cheapest way to ship packages that weigh more than 1 pound
Parcel Select Ground is USPS's ground-only service, with 2-8 day delivery speeds compared to the 1-5 day delivery speed of UPS® Ground. For shipments that aren't time-sensitive, Parcel Select Ground offers a great way to save multiple dollars per shipment in most cases.
You may also have to use this ground-only service if you're shipping flammable or hazardous products.
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