USPS Shipping Rate Changes: What Sellers Should Know

If you ship records from the United States, take note: the United States Postal Service (USPS) is implementing new shipping rates starting July 14, 2025. This rate adjustment affects several popular services, including Ground Advantage, Priority Mail, and Media Mail, commonly used by vinyl sellers on Discogs.

Shipping costs matter, for you and your buyers. A few small tweaks now can help keep orders flowing smoothly all year long.

We’ve broken down what you need to know so you can stay informed and adjust your shipping policies if needed.

Key Changes Effective July 14, 2025

• Ground Advantage (First-Class & Parcel Select Combined)
  • Price increase of approximately 5% across most weight classes.
  • This service replaces the previous First-Class Package and Parcel Select Ground.
• Priority Mail
  • Average increase of 5.7%.
  • Rates depend on zone and package weight.
• Priority Mail Express
  • Increases by roughly 5.9% on average.
• Media Mail
  • Average rate decrease of 2%.
  • This is still the most cost-effective USPS service for shipping records domestically.

What This Means for Discogs Sellers

Review Your Shipping Policies: Make sure your shipping costs reflect the updated USPS rates. Head to your Shipping Policies to make changes.

Keep Buyers Informed: If you offer flat-rate shipping, now is a good time to double-check that your pricing remains fair to both you and your customers.

Stay Competitive: Even with the increase, Media Mail often remains the best-value option for vinyl. But if you ship higher-value items, offering Priority Mail as a tracked and insured option can provide peace of mind.

Where to Learn More

For the full breakdown of USPS rate changes, visit the USPS Price Change Notice. This is the most reliable source of truth on pricing updates and service changes.

If you are shipping domestically or internationally from the US, you can purchase postage and print shipping labels directly through Discogs. We offer discounted rates for many services for you and your business.