Shipping
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Save big on postage
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Our prepaid labels are up to 54% off* retail carrier rates for standard and economy rates.
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Get a prepaid label
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Straight to your inbox. With tracking on the app and web included.
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Choose your carrier
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You have the power to choose which carrier you want to ship with.
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PRO TIP
More savings. More confidence. Introducing an easier way to ship.
Pick a shipping option
We recommend using the Mercari prepaid label.
Oversized items
Ship on your own
Recommended for experienced sellers with larger items.
Recommended
Prepaid label
Save up to 54% off retail carrier rates. Straight to your inbox.
The benefits of
prepaid shipping.
Mercari’s prepaid label gives you all the
benefits. Making shipping even easier.
benefits. Making shipping even easier.
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Save up to 54%
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Save with discounts on flat-fee standard and economy shipments.
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Mercari Shipping Protection
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Prepaid labels include up to $200 in Shipping Protection for standard, Media Mail and economy shipments and $20 for USPS First Class Envelope.
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Flat rate shipping
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We take the guesswork out of shipping with a flat rate for all 50 states.
PRO TIP
Don’t forget! You can make changes to a listing up until the item sells.
Skip the label
Use a QR code to ship.
Tell me how
Shipping price examples
Check out sample size and weight options below to see actual shipping costs.
XX-Small
up to 4 oz.
Package size 8" x 4" x 1"
X-Small
up to 8 oz.
Package size 8" x 6" x 2"
Small
up to 1 lb.
Package size 8" x 6" x 3"
Medium
up to 5 lb.
Package size 12" x 10" x 5"
Large
up to 10 lb.
Package size 12" x 10" x 5"
X-Large
up to 40 lb.
Package size 45" x 18" x 6"
Mercari standard rate prepaid label
$5.49
$5.99
$7.59
$16.99
$17.99
$95.00
Mercari best rate prepaid label
$4.59
$5.29
$6.99
$7.97
$11.99
Dimensions do not qualify
Average retail carrier
$8.10
$8.10
$10.50
$18.15
$25.45
$119.55
*Fees and rates are based on a comparison to the retail prices of standard and economy shipments of our carriers (USPS, UPS, FedEx) for items between 0.25 lb - 100 lbs. Comparison completed January 6, 2026
Your item sold.
Now what?
It’s time to ship.
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Package the item with care
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Package the item with care so it arrives safely. Attach the shipping label with the tracking number.
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Ship within 3 business days
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Include a tracking number with your shipment if you choose to ship on your own. Ship within 3 days of sale.
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Confirm your shipment
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We ask sellers to ship the item within 3 business days. If you're experiencing a delay, let the buyer know.
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PRO TIP
Weigh the item in its packaging. Shipping costs are based on the total size and weight of the package.