Need Advice - Experienced US Seller

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Originally Posted by Ceohai

Speaking as an international buyer, I prefer USPS to just about any other service. Packages shipped using UPS and FedEx often come with massive brokerage fees that the buyer needs to pay when picking up the package, depending on the UPS / FedEx service chosen.

As far as tracking goes, this is what the USPS website says when outlining the features of international Priority Mail shipments:


The fact that there is a special format for Express Mail International and Priority Mail International goes to confirm that,

Thanks for the input Ceohai, but I already cleared this up. I understand completely how USPS works now and am much more confident shipping international. All it took was a 1/2 wait on the phone and several transfers, then I got to speak with an International Phone agent from USPS. The particular agent I got was exceptionally kind and understanding and answered all my questions. If you see a few posts above I explain this in detail.

USPS does NOT offer traditional tracking for ANY domestic service, and only offers FULL tracking for the top two most expensive services for International (Global Express and Express International). Every other international service, including the two most affordable options (First Class and Priority) DO not include tracking.

Instead, what most people do is use the CP# (Customs #) to track USPS First Class and Priority shipments. Problem is CP# is not guaranteed to provide tracking information; but much of the time it does.