FedEx vs UPS Dimensional Weight – Which Carrier Bills More?
FedEx and UPS both use divisor 139 but apply DIM weight differently. Here is which one bills more for your package.
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Dimensional Weight
FBA DIM Weight for Bulky Products: Who Pays More
Amazon extended DIM weight to all FBA size tiers in 2026. Yoga mats, pillows, and storage bins now bill at 5 to 10x actual weight
FBA Dimensional Weight for Flat Products – 2-Inch Minimum
Amazon applies a 2-inch minimum to flat oversize products when calculating DIM weight. A 0.5-inch thick item bills as 2 inches.
Amazon FBA Fees
How Amazon FBA Sellers Are Building Revenue Streams Off Amazon
Amazon owns your customers. FBA sellers building on TikTok Shop and Meta ads stop depending on one platform for all their revenue.
How to Avoid the FBA Low Inventory and Aged Inventory Fees
Amazon charges one fee when stock drops below 28 days and another at 181 days. The sweet spot is 30 to 45 days. Here is the formula.
Carrier Comparison
How to Read a UPS or FedEx Shipping Invoice – Every Line Item
UPS and FedEx add post-delivery charges most sellers never see coming. Here is what every line item on your invoice actually means.
What Is a Delivery Area Surcharge and How to Avoid It
UPS and FedEx charge up to $16.75 per package for remote ZIP codes. USPS never does. Here is what triggers it and how to avoid it.
USPS Cubic & Ground Advantage
Why USPS Rates Are Different on eBay, Pirate Ship, and USPS.com
USPS has three rate tiers. The platform you use determines which one you get. Here is why each platform shows a different price
Why USPS Cubic Pricing Is Not Showing at Shopify Checkout
USPS Cubic not showing at Shopify checkout? It is not available natively. Here is why, which apps fix it, and a free workaround.
International Duty & Landed Cost
De Minimis Suspended: How Ecommerce Sellers Adapt
The $800 de minimis threshold is gone. Every import now pays duty and MPF. Here is what ecommerce sellers do to stay profitable.
How the Strait of Hormuz Crisis Is Raising Your Import Costs
The Strait of Hormuz has been closed since February 2026. Here is what it means for freight costs, lead times, and your margins
Marketplace Fees
Depop Fees Explained: Zero Commission & Real Costs
Depop charges 0% selling fee in the US and UK. You pay 3.3% plus $0.45 per sale. Boosted Listings jumped to 12% in March 2026.
TikTok Shop Seller Fees Explained – The True Cost of Selling
TikTok Shop raised its referral fee to 8% on August 4 2026. Add affiliates and ads and the real cost hits 35 to 55 percent of GMV.
Shipping Cost Strategy
How to Ship a Large TV – Size, Surcharges and Carrier Options
A 65-inch TV triggers the Large Package Surcharge on UPS and FedEx. Here is the cost by size and how to avoid the overcharges.
How to Ship a Bike – Carrier Options, Costs and Packing Steps
A boxed bike bills at 109 lbs DIM weight regardless of actual weight. Here is the right carrier, box size, and packing steps.