Stamps.com Software charging $2.60 instead of $2.45 for First Class Packages
Posted: Tue Apr 12, 2016 11:52 pm
Stamps.com users who are still being charged $2.60 for First Class Packages weighing 1-3 ounces need to force an update to version 13.3 in order to actually be charged the $2.45 rate. Even though the Stamps.com software says it is updated to the April 10, 2016 pricing, and even though the software itself says there are also no updates available, if you do not download and install version 13.3, it will continue to overcharge you $.15 for each label you print.
From the Stamps.com Blog: Frequently Asked Questions on the April 2016 USPS Postage Rate Decrease
http://blog.stamps.com/2016/04/12/faqs- ... -decrease/
When did the lower postage rates go into effect?
The U.S. Postal Service (USPS) implemented the new postage rates on Sunday, April 10, 2016.
I am seeing a $2.45 rate for packages weighing between 1 and 3 ounces for First Class Package Service – isn’t the Commercial Base rate $2.60?
While online rates are typically cheaper than the Post Office rates, prices at the Post Office were not increased during the January 2016 postage rate increase. This created an unique situation where the Post Office rate for First Class Package Service parcels weighing between 1 and 3 ounces is cheaper than the online rate (Commercial Base pricing). Stamps.com has incorporated this cheaper 2016 Post Office rate into its program! To get this discount, you MUST download Stamps.com Version 13.3.
I am seeing a “No Updates Available” message in the Stamps.com Software when I click on the “Check for Updates” link. Why is that happening?
In order to receive the lower First Class Package Service rate for parcels weighing between 1 oz. and 3 oz., you would need to download the latest version of Stamps.com, Version 13.3. To update to Version 13.3, please visit http://www.stamps.com/download. If you go to Help -> Check for Updates, it will say that “No updates are available to Stamps.com software at this time” but there actually is an update available at the special download page. This is required if you want to receive the $2.45 rate.
Please make sure to download Stamps.com Version Version 13.3 - http://www.stamps.com/download/.
From the Stamps.com Blog: Frequently Asked Questions on the April 2016 USPS Postage Rate Decrease
http://blog.stamps.com/2016/04/12/faqs- ... -decrease/
When did the lower postage rates go into effect?
The U.S. Postal Service (USPS) implemented the new postage rates on Sunday, April 10, 2016.
I am seeing a $2.45 rate for packages weighing between 1 and 3 ounces for First Class Package Service – isn’t the Commercial Base rate $2.60?
While online rates are typically cheaper than the Post Office rates, prices at the Post Office were not increased during the January 2016 postage rate increase. This created an unique situation where the Post Office rate for First Class Package Service parcels weighing between 1 and 3 ounces is cheaper than the online rate (Commercial Base pricing). Stamps.com has incorporated this cheaper 2016 Post Office rate into its program! To get this discount, you MUST download Stamps.com Version 13.3.
I am seeing a “No Updates Available” message in the Stamps.com Software when I click on the “Check for Updates” link. Why is that happening?
In order to receive the lower First Class Package Service rate for parcels weighing between 1 oz. and 3 oz., you would need to download the latest version of Stamps.com, Version 13.3. To update to Version 13.3, please visit http://www.stamps.com/download. If you go to Help -> Check for Updates, it will say that “No updates are available to Stamps.com software at this time” but there actually is an update available at the special download page. This is required if you want to receive the $2.45 rate.
Please make sure to download Stamps.com Version Version 13.3 - http://www.stamps.com/download/.