Better, quicker, faster? Here’s a look at the meaning of and differences between “expedited” shipping with different providers.
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What’s more, the marketplaces tkết thúc to lớn have different ways of classifying their shipping options — meaning what’s called expedited at Amazon may not be exactly what eBay considers expedited. Some marketplaces, lượt thích Amazon, specify a delivery time, not service, so if you’ve promised 2‑day shipping, its up to you khổng lồ choose the shipping service to lớn make it happen. To further muddy the waters, “expedited” may not even refer to lớn a marketplace’s fastest shipping service. With next‑morning and same‑day shipping available, that “expedited” option could in fact take longer và cost you extra days — và possibly customers.
Here’s what you need to lớn know about the differences in these levels of service, & how you can best communicate shipping expectations to lớn customers.
How USPS Defines the Options
The following table provides a quiông chồng look at the offerings of USPS, FedEx and UPS; always check directly with the shipper for any changes in services, names or costs.
USPS | USPS Priority Mail Express | One‑day shipping | One‑Day U.S. |
USPS | USPS Priority Mail Express Flat Rate Envelope | One‑day shipping | One‑Day U.S. |
UPS | UPS Next Day Air Saver | One‑day shipping | One‑Day U.S. |
UPS | UPS Next Day Air | One‑day shipping | One‑Day U.S. |
FedEx | FedEx Priority Overnight® | One‑day shipping | One‑Day U.S. |
FedEx | FedEx Standard Overnight® | One‑day shipping | One‑Day U.S. |
FedEx | FedEx Priority Overnight One Rate® | One‑day shipping | One‑Day U.S. |
FedEx | FedEx Standard Overnight One Rate® | One‑day shipping | One‑Day U.S. |
Varies | One‑day shipping | One‑day shipping | One‑Day U.S. |
UPS | UPS 2nd Day Air | Expedited shipping | Two‑Day U.S. |
FedEx | FedEx 2Day® | Expedited shipping | Two‑Day U.S. |
FedEx | FedEx 2Day One Rate® | Expedited shipping | Two‑Day U.S. |
USPS | USPS Priority Mail | Expedited shipping | Expedited U.S. |
USPS | USPS Priority Mail Flat Rate Envelope | Expedited shipping | Expedited U.S. |
USPS | USPS Priority Mail Flat Rate Padded Envelope | Expedited shipping | Expedited U.S. |
USPS | USPS Priority Mail Small Flat Rate Box | Expedited shipping | Expedited U.S. |
USPS | USPS Priority Mail Medium Flat Rate Box | Expedited shipping | Expedited U.S. |
USPS | USPS Priority Mail Large Flat Rate Box | Expedited shipping | Expedited U.S. |
USPS | USPS Priority Mail Regional Rate Boxes(A&B) | Expedited shipping | Expedited U.S. |
FedEx | FedEx Express Saver® | Expedited shipping | Expedited U.S. |
FedEx | FedEx Express Saver One Rate® | Expedited shipping | Expedited U.S. |
Varies | Expedited shipping | Expedited shipping | Expedited U.S. |
USPS | USPS First Class Mail | Standard shipping | Expedited U.S. |
UPS | UPS 3 Day Select | Standard shipping | Expedited U.S. |
UPS | UPS Ground | Standard shipping | Expedited U.S. |
FedEx | FedEx Ground | Standard shipping | Expedited U.S. |
FedEx | FedEx trang chủ Delivery | Standard shipping | Expedited U.S. |
Varies | Standard shipping | Standard shipping | Standard U.S. |
USPS | USPS Parcel Select | Economy shipping | Standard U.S. |
USPS | USPS Media Mail | Economy shipping | Standard U.S. |
Varies | Economy shipping | Economy shipping | Standard U.S. |
Tips for Sellers
Provide options.Offering expedited shipping, either as your preferred/regular method or as an option, can make products more attractive sầu lớn buyers, since they can have sầu a choice of shipping as well as more control over their buying patterns.Understvà the terms.Regardless of the shipper(s) you use, never assume that “expedited” is the fastest under their definition or terms of service, since in many cases it is just a cấp độ up from the standard or economy options, especially if same‑day or overnight shipping is offered. Similarly, if a buyer convos you about “expedited” shipping, be sure to ask about the requested time frame and explain the levels, và costs, of the shipper you use.Clearly communicate.Be precise in your communications with customers about which shipping carrier you choose, when you’ll ship, the service you use, & the expected delivery time frame. For example, state if you ship every day, only on weekdays, or on certain days of the week. When you outline the benefits of expedited shipping, provide specific information about how it differs from standard shipping.Be mindful of marketplace messages.If you sell via a marketplace lượt thích Amazon or eBay, buyers often use the term “overnight’ when requesting expedited shipping. As a seller, make sure that when a customer wants “overnight’ shipping that you arrange khổng lồ use a one‑day service, not just “expedited.”