Etsy seller picking a carrier for the holidays
A pottery seller ships fragile mugs and needs a comparison of USPS Priority, UPS Ground, and FedEx Home for 1-, 3-, and 5-lb boxes to East Coast, Midwest, and West Coast zones.
Shipping Rate Comparison
Tier 1 · Logistics & Supply Chain · $25 · 2-3 hrs · 5 day turnaround
Listed price is the project base price. A 3% payment processing fee is added at checkout. The full total is charged upfront when you place your order.
Compare shipping costs across USPS, UPS, and FedEx for 3 package sizes and destinations in a formatted spreadsheet.
You'll receive a formatted spreadsheet comparing ground shipping costs from USPS, UPS, and FedEx across three package weight tiers and three U.S. destination zones, captured at a single point in time. This gives you a snapshot to evaluate carrier pricing for your shipping operation without manually pulling rates from three separate websites.
Deliverables
- Shipping rate comparison spreadsheet
- 3 carriers × 3 package sizes × 3 destinations
- Brief recommendation note
What's included
- Standard ground service
- Public rate data
- One snapshot in time
Not included
- Negotiated/contract rates
- Live API rate quoting
- International freight
What you'll get
Your three package weight ranges (e.g., 1–5 lbs, 6–20 lbs, 21–50 lbs) and three destination ZIP codes or regions (e.g., Northeast, Midwest, West Coast, or specific cities). Specify your origin ZIP if rates vary by pickup location.
The student accesses public rate tools for USPS.com, UPS.com, and FedEx.com; enters your package specs and destinations; records ground-service pricing for each carrier-size-destination combination; and formats all nine price points into a clean spreadsheet with a one-paragraph note highlighting the lowest-cost carrier for each scenario.
One spreadsheet file (Excel or Google Sheets) with a rate matrix showing cost for each carrier at each package size and destination, plus a brief text recommendation identifying which carrier wins on price for each segment.
Your $25 payment stays held in escrow until you review the spreadsheet and confirm the rates are current and formatted as expected—only then does the student get paid.
Common use cases
Subscription-box launch costing
A subscription-box founder pricing her offer needs accurate shipping cost-per-box for a 2-lb package across all three carriers and three zones to set her margins.
Furniture refinisher selling oversized items
A vintage furniture refinisher needs a comparison for shipping oversized 50+ lb pieces — UPS vs FedEx Home vs a freight option — for accurate buyer quotes.
Small-batch jewelry seller comparing weekend shipping costs
A jewelry maker selling on their own website ships orders Friday–Monday to customers across the country. They need to know whether USPS flat-rate boxes or UPS ground is cheaper for their typical 2–8 oz packages headed to three major regions, so they can set accurate handling fees before launch.
Nonprofit supply distribution deciding carrier for equipment kits
A nonprofit ships educational equipment kits (5 lbs, 15 lbs, 35 lbs) to partner organizations in the South, Midwest, and Northeast. They want one quick rate comparison to choose a single carrier for their Q1 distribution cycle and lock in predictable shipping budgets.
E-commerce store owner auditing current carrier mix
A mid-size online retailer currently splits shipments across all three carriers but suspects they're overpaying on one or two. They need fresh public rates for their core package weights and top three shipping destinations to justify a carrier consolidation decision to their team.
Frequently asked questions
Do the rates include insurance, signature, or special handling?
No. The student pulls standard ground service pricing only—no add-ons like signature confirmation, insurance, or expedited delivery. You'll see base rates so you can add any surcharges you normally charge customers.
What if rates change between when the student pulls them and when I receive the spreadsheet?
Rates are captured at one point in time during the student's work window. Carrier pricing can shift, but you'll have a solid baseline snapshot. If you need updated rates after a few weeks, you can request a new project.
Can I include residential vs. commercial delivery addresses, or just one destination type?
Specify which type (residential or commercial) for each of your three destinations when you place the order. The student will use that distinction when entering addresses into the carrier tools.
What file format will the spreadsheet be in, and can I edit it afterward?
Delivered as Excel (.xlsx) or Google Sheets (your choice). Both are fully editable, so you can add your own notes, markup costs, or extend the matrix later.
Does this include international rates or negotiated contracts my company might have?
No. This project covers only U.S. ground rates from public carrier websites at standard published prices. Negotiated corporate discounts or international shipping are out of scope.
Ready to get your project started?
Select a scope and let your Shamrck PM handle the rest. Pay the full total upfront at checkout, then review and approve the completed deliverable. Approval does not trigger a new charge.
Already have an account? Log in