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How to Buy & Print Shipping Labels

Discogs has partnered with the United States Postal Service (USPS) to provide US-based sellers with a cheaper, faster, and more convenient shipping experience. If you are shipping domestically or internationally via USPS, you can purchase postage, download, and print shipping labels directly from your Discogs seller dashboard.

You can see the latest prices in the full list of USPS First Class International Shipping Rates. Shipping rates are subject to change, so please check in often for updates.

Benefits

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Save money

Reduce your shipping costs with discounted postage for international orders.

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Save time

Skip long lines at the post office and simply schedule a pickup or drop off your orders to be shipped.

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Avoid delays

Ensure the buyer’s address is correct with a label generated directly from the order page.

How to Purchase a Shipping Label

step one

Select your order

In your seller dashboard, navigate to the order page for which you would like to purchase postage.

step 2

Purchase your postage

Click the blue “Buy Shipping Label” button on the right side of the page.

Three

Confirm order details

Enter the information on the Purchase a Shipping Label page. Be as descriptive as possible. For example: “vinyl record Beatles Abbey Road” instead of “record.” Consider fillng out optional fields to ensure all international shipping requirements are met. Finally, click the green “Confirm Details and Select Shipping” button.

Use your printer to create the shipping label.

Ship your package

Affix the shipping label to the package, then coordinate pickup with USPS or drop off at your local post office.

See and compare USPS international shipping rates

Shipping Label Updates

USPS Rate Adjustment

The United States Postal Service adjusted Discogs’ international shipping rates on March 15, 2023. Most First Class International rates have increased around 6%; however, rates for some European and South American countries have increased by 12% and 20% respectively. Rates vary by weight and destination, so you will need to update your shipping policies. Additionally, if you use Priority Mail International, rate increases are generally around 10%. France and Germany are notable exceptions with rates increasing by 16% and 20% respectively.

April 26, 2023

Harmonization Code Required for Some Countries

While the Harmonization Code field is listed as optional, some countries are known to reject shipments that do not include the HS Tariff code. The HS Tariff code is a unique number associated with specific products such as “phonograph records” or “CDs.” You must find the product and code that best matches your order. Visit the U.S. International Trade Commission for more information on HS Tariff Codes.

December 7, 2022

See comprehensive documentation about shipping labels

Essential Resources

  • How to Grade

    Use this quick guide to determine the condition of your physical music and grade it accordingly.

  • How to Price

    Use open-source sales data and grading guidelines to competitively your items.

  • Packing and Shipping

    These guidelines cover packing and shipping for vinyl records, CDs, and cassettes.

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