Different types of mailing options

Here are some common types of mailing options:

  1. First-Class Mail: This is the most common type of mail, used for personal and business correspondence. It is typically delivered within 3-5 business days.
  2. Priority Mail: This service is faster than First-Class Mail, with delivery typically within 2-3 business days. It is often used for packages that need to arrive quickly.
  3. Priority Mail Express: This is the fastest mail service, with delivery guaranteed within 1-2 business days. It is often used for time-sensitive documents and packages.
  4. Parcel Post: This service is used for larger packages that weigh more than 13 ounces. It is typically delivered within 2-9 business days.
  5. Media Mail: This service is used for sending books, CDs, DVDs, and other media items. It is typically delivered within 2-8 business days.
  6. International Mail: This service is used for sending mail to countries outside the United States. Delivery times vary depending on the destination country.
  7. Certified Mail: This service provides proof of mailing and delivery, and is often used for important documents and packages.
  8. Return Receipt Requested: This service provides proof of delivery and allows the sender to request a return receipt from the recipient.
  9. Signature Confirmation: This service requires the recipient to sign for the package upon delivery, providing proof of delivery.
  10. Insurance: This service provides coverage for lost or damaged packages, and is often used for valuable or fragile items.
  11. Trackable Mail: This service allows the sender to track the package's progress and receive updates on its delivery status.
  12. Free Matter for the Blind: This service is used for sending free materials to the blind and visually impaired, and is exempt from postage fees.
  13. Library Mail: This service is used for sending books and other materials to libraries, and is typically delivered within 2-8 business days.
  14. Bound Printed Matter: This service is used for sending books, magazines, and other printed materials, and is typically delivered within 2-8 business days.
  15. USPS Retail Ground: This service is used for sending packages that weigh more than 1 pound, and is typically delivered within 2-8 business days.

These are just a few of the many mailing options available from the United States Postal Service (USPS). The specific options and services available may vary depending on the location and type of mail being sent.