Shipping Rates for Stamps, Non-Stamp, and Combined Orders
APS strives to keep our shipping rates at a minimum. Below is an outline of our shipping rates for stamps sold through our on-line StampStore and shipping rates for general items such as: books, hobby supplies, Sales Division supplies, apparel, etc.
Shipping Rates for Stamp Items (StampStore items)
All STAMP orders are filled the next business day. Orders are shipped via the U.S. Postal Service only per the charts below. Insured or registered packages must be signed for upon delivery.APS Member Shipping Method | |||
US |
Canada |
Intl. |
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First Class |
Under $200 |
Under $500 |
Under $500 |
Signature Confirmation |
$200 and up |
N/A |
N/A |
Registered |
$500+ |
$500+ |
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Total Shipping Cost = "Per Shipment" cost + "1% handling and 1% insurance"
Note: The 2% charged is applied to the total of the stamp purchase (excluding tax and shipping charges) which covers insurance and handling of the item(s).
MEMBER Stamp Order - Per Shipment Base Fee | ||
Destination |
First Class/Priority Mail | |
United States |
$2.95 + 1% handling + 1% insurance | |
Canada |
$3.95 + 1% handling + 1% insurance | |
Foreign |
$7.95 + 1% handling + 1% insurance | |
Optional Registered |
Add $16 to above | |
Non-Member Stamp Order - Per Shipment Base Fee (Signature is required) | |
Destination |
First Class/Priority Mail |
United States |
$3.95 + 1% handling + 1% insurance |
Canada |
$13.95 + 1% handling + 1% insurance |
Foreign |
$14.95 + 1% handling + 1% insurance |
Note: Orders may be cancelled if items may not be legally sent to a country because of US restrictions, in cases of civil war or suspension of mail service, and to countries for which prior shipments have repeatedly been lost or stolen. Regardless of value, registered mail may be required to send items to other countries for which regular mail has proven unreliable. Buyers will be informed of any order cancellations or additional requirements before any items are sent.
Shipping Rates for General Non-Stamp Items
Total Shipping Cost = "Per Shipment" cost + "Per Item Extra Shipping"
Note: Extra shipping costs are applied to items that are larger/heavier (such as books). The fee may range from $1.00 - $4.00 depending on the size/weight. The amount will appear along with the description of the item.
Non-Stamp Per Shipment Base Fee | |
Destination | First Class/Media Mail |
United States | $3.00 |
Canada | $47.00 |
Foreign | $67.00 |
Shipping Rates for Combined Stamp/Non-Stamp Items
Combined orders of stamp and non-stamp items will be charged both shipping fees as noted above. All stamps are shipped separately from non-stamp items because they are shipped in special packaging and may require Signature Confirmation or Registered mail. While all non-stamp items are shipped together and sent regular first class/priority mail. Therefore, as two separate shipments are processed, both sets of rates apply.
