Mercari Shipping Promotion: $4.99 Labels + $0.49 Envelopes
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Limited-time promo shipping • *Terms apply

Mercari 49¢ First-Class envelope shipping through Dec. 31, 2026

Mercari 49¢ First-Class envelope shipping for eligible trading cards and paper collectibles through Dec. 31, 2026. Terms apply.

Ship trading cards for less for a limited time

Discounted prepaid labels apply to eligible new listings and updated listings during the offer period.
The 49¢ envelope rate is extended through 12/31/26.

Up to 63% off*
First-Class Envelopes
49¢*
USPS
Extended through 12/31/26
  • Must be 3 oz or less
  • Must meet size requirements: L: 5–11½ in; W: 3½–6⅛ in; H: up to ¼ in (flat, no lumps)
  • Only for Trading cards & paper collectibles categories
  • Eligible paper envelope formats only. Learn more

To update a listing, open the listing, select the promo shipping rate, and save. Updates made via Promote don’t apply the promo rates.

*Terms apply. See here.

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Find listings eligible for 49¢ First-Class envelope shipping.
Save on eligible trading cards, paper collectibles, photocards, and more through Dec. 31, 2026.

*Terms apply. The 49¢ First-Class envelope rate applies only to eligible items/categories up to 3 oz that meet envelope requirements and runs through Dec 31, 2026.

How it works


Here's how to unlock promotional shipping rates*

No promo code needed
  1. List or update a listing

    During the promo window, create a new listing or open an existing listing, select the promotional shipping rate, and save.

  2. Choose an eligible label

    During shipping selection, pick an eligible prepaid label for your package or envelope.

  3. Promotional rates apply automatically

    If your listing and shipment meet the requirements, the discounted rate is applied automatically.

Note: Updates made via Promote don’t apply the promotional rates. To update a listing, open it, select the promotional shipping rate, and save.

*Terms apply. See here.

A shipping promo that delivers

Move more inventory or score a deal. For a limited time, discounted shipping helps you sell more and save more.

Ship for less

Trading cards ship in First-Class envelopes for 49¢.

Lower all-in prices

Cheaper shipping brings down buyers’ total cost, helping your listings stand out.

Perfect time to list more

Use the promo window to list new inventory and consider sending more offers.

FAQS

General

When is the promo active?
Promo timing depends on the shipping service selected. The $4.99 package rate runs from February 16, 2026 at 12:00 a.m. PT through April 16, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. PT. The $0.49 First-Class envelope rate runs from February 16, 2026 at 12:00 a.m. PT through December 31, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. PT.
Do I need a promo code?
No. Promotional shipping rates apply automatically when an eligible Mercari prepaid label is selected during the listing process.
Which shipping options are included?
The promo includes $4.99 (38% off current rate of $7.97) UPS or FedEx prepaid labels in the 1–5 lb weight classes for shipments 1 cu ft / 22″ longest side or smaller through April 16, 2026, and $0.49 (up to 63% off current rates of $0.74 - $1.32) First-Class envelope prepaid labels for trading cards and paper collectibles up to 3 oz through December 31, 2026. Average savings of 53% off Retail.
What happens after April 16?
After April 16, 2026, the $4.99 package rate ends and eligible package labels revert to the then-current standard Mercari prepaid label rates. The $0.49 First-Class envelope rate will continue through December 31, 2026 for eligible envelope shipments.
Are any transactions excluded?
Yes. The Promotion does not apply to shipments that fall outside the specified weight, size, category, or service limits.

Auto-update to eligible listings - March 13

Will Mercari automatically update my listings with promo shipping rates?
Yes. On March 13, we ran a one-time automatic update to apply promotional shipping rates to eligible listings, so sellers did not need to update them manually at that time.
Which listings are eligible to be updated automatically?
Eligible listings were posted between Nov 1 and Feb 15, and used USPS First-Class Envelope or FedEx Ground Economy or UPS Ground Saver 1–5 lb Best Rate shipping at the time the update ran.
When will I see the changes on my listings?
The update ran March 13. Depending on how many eligible listings a seller had, it may have taken a few hours for all updates to appear. Sellers could check a listing’s shipping section to confirm the promotional rate was applied.

For sellers

How do my listings qualify?
A listing can qualify if it is (a) a new listing created during the applicable offer period, or (b) an existing listing that you update and save during the applicable offer period, and the shipment uses an eligible Mercari prepaid label. The $4.99 package rate is available through April 16, 2026, and the $0.49 First-Class envelope rate is available through December 31, 2026.
How do I get the $4.99 promotional rate for 1–5 lb shipments?
To unlock the promotional rate, confirm your item ships in a package that is 1 cu ft or less and 22″ longest side or smaller during the shipping selection process. When prompted, select “Yes” to confirm your package is smaller than a standard shoebox. If you select “No,” you’ll be asked to enter package dimensions. The promotional rate will apply automatically if your package is 1 cu ft or less and its longest side is 22″ or less, and the listing is created or updated and saved by April 16, 2026.
How do I get the $0.49 promotional rate for First-Class envelopes?
When listing, select an eligible trading cards or paper collectibles category. When an eligible category is selected, First-Class envelope prepaid label options will appear during shipping selection. Promotional pricing applies only when an eligible envelope label is selected and the shipment meets the service requirements. The listing must be created or updated and saved by December 31, 2026. See First-Class envelope requirements here: https://www.mercari.com/us/help_center/topics/shipping/guides/first-class-envelope/ .
What counts as an “updated” listing?
An “updated” listing is one that existed before the promo and is opened, edited, and saved during the applicable offer period.

To qualify, go into the listing, select the promotional shipping rate during shipping selection, then save the listing.

The $4.99 package rate applies to eligible listings updated by April 16, 2026. The $0.49 First-Class envelope rate applies to eligible listings updated by December 31, 2026.

Note: Updates made via Promote do not apply.
Does using Promote make my listing eligible?
No. Promote does not apply promotional shipping to a listing. To qualify, open the listing, select an eligible promotional shipping rate during shipping selection, and save the listing during the applicable offer period.
Does it work for buyer-paid and seller-paid shipping?
Yes, where eligible labels are available. The promotional rate may apply to both buyer-paid and seller-paid shipping depending on your shipping configuration and the label selected.
What if my package is over 5 lb or too large?
If the shipment falls outside the specified weight or size limits, the standard Mercari prepaid label rate will apply. For example, packages over 5 lb or exceeding 1 cu ft / 22″ longest side are not eligible for the $4.99 package offer.
Why should I always measure and weigh?
Accurate weight and dimensions help avoid carrier adjustment charges for underpaid shipping, including dimensional weight fees. Sellers are responsible for proper packaging and entering accurate shipping details. Learn more about dimensional weight here: https://www.mercari.com/us/help_center/article/172/ .

For buyers

Found an item without the discount?
Ask the seller to open the listing, select an eligible promotional shipping rate, and save their changes during the applicable offer period. If the listing and shipment meet the requirements, it may qualify for promo shipping label rates.
Why doesn’t every listing have promotional shipping rates?
Promotional rates apply only to listings and shipments that meet the size, category, and service requirements. If a listing or shipment doesn’t meet the requirements, the non-promotional Mercari prepaid label rate will apply.
Do prepaid label protections still apply?
Yes. Standard Mercari prepaid label terms, including any applicable Shipping Protection, continue to apply. Coverage and claims follow Mercari policies in effect at the time of shipment. Learn more: https://www.mercari.com/us/help_center/article/52/ .
Do the promotional rates apply to bundled transactions?
Yes, as long as the shipping label used in a bundled transaction meets the size and service requirements, the promotional rates will apply. If the label used in shipping is outside of the size and service requirements, the non-promotional Mercari prepaid label rate will apply.

Terms

Promotional Shipping Rate Full Terms & Conditions

These Promotional Shipping Rate Terms & Conditions (“Terms”) govern Mercari’s limited-time promotional shipping rates (the “Promotion”). By participating in the Promotion, you agree to be bound by these Terms, as well as Mercari’s Terms of Service, Privacy Policy, and all other applicable Mercari policies.

The Promotion includes two separate promotional offer periods. The $4.99 UPS/FedEx promotional rate is valid from February 16, 2026 at 12:00 a.m. Pacific Time through April 16, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. Pacific Time (the “$4.99 Offer Period”). The $0.49 USPS First-Class envelope promotional rate is valid from February 16, 2026 at 12:00 a.m. Pacific Time through December 31, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. Pacific Time (the “$0.49 Offer Period” and, together with the $4.99 Offer Period, the “Offer Periods”). During the applicable Offer Period, eligible Mercari users may receive discounted promotional shipping rates on qualifying listings that use Mercari prepaid shipping labels, as described below. The Promotion is available only on the Mercari U.S. marketplace and is void where prohibited. If a listing that is eligible for a promotional shipping rate is sold prior to the end of the applicable Offer Period, the listing will still be eligible for that promotional shipping rate even if shipped after the applicable Offer Period ends.

Eligibility

To qualify for the Promotion, a listing must be either (a) a new listing created on Mercari during the applicable Offer Period, or (b) a listing created prior to the applicable Offer Period that is updated and saved during the applicable Offer Period (including, where applicable, being duplicated or relisted) such that it qualifies under these Terms (each, a “Qualifying Listing”). All listings must comply with Mercari’s Terms of Service, Prohibited Items Policy, Shipping Policy, and any other applicable rules or guidelines. Mercari reserves the right to determine, in its sole discretion, whether a listing meets the eligibility requirements for the Promotion.

$4.99 UPS/FedEx Promotional Rate

During the $4.99 Offer Period, Qualifying Listings that use a Mercari UPS or FedEx prepaid shipping label (Mercari Best Rates: UPS Ground Saver or FedEx Economy) in the 1–5 lb weight classes for shipments 1 cu ft / 22″ longest side or smaller may receive a $4.99 promotional shipping rate per label. This promotional rate applies only to the specified 1–5 lb weight classes and only where these Mercari Best Rates labels are available as a shipping option on Mercari. Promo pricing does not apply to UPS Ground or FedEx Home Delivery labels. Where available, the $4.99 rate may apply to both buyer-paid and seller-paid shipping, subject to Mercari’s standard shipping options and configuration at the time of listing and shipment.

USPS First-Class Envelope Promotional Rate

During the $0.49 Offer Period, Qualifying Listings that use an eligible First-Class envelope via a Mercari First-Class envelope prepaid label for trading cards and paper collectibles up to 3 oz may receive a $0.49 promotional shipping rate per label. This promotional rate applies only to shipments that meet the applicable weight, format, and service requirements for eligible First-Class envelopes and is available only where such labels are offered as a shipping option on Mercari.

How the Promotion is applied

Promotional shipping rates are applied automatically at the time a qualifying Mercari prepaid label is purchased for an eligible transaction during the applicable Offer Period. No promo code, enrollment, or separate activation is required. If a listing, shipment, or label does not meet all eligibility requirements set forth in these Terms, standard Mercari prepaid label rates will apply.

End of Promotion

After April 16, 2026, the $4.99 UPS/FedEx promotional rate will no longer be available, and eligible UPS Ground Saver and FedEx Economy shipments will be charged at the then-current standard Mercari prepaid label rates. After December 31, 2026, the $0.49 USPS First-Class envelope promotional rate will no longer be available, and eligible USPS First-Class envelope shipments will be charged at the then-current standard Mercari prepaid label rates.

Exclusions and limitations

The Promotion does not apply to local delivery or meet-up transactions, to carriers other than UPS, FedEx, or USPS, or to shipments that fall outside the specified weight, size, category, format, or service limits (for example, shipments over 5 lb for the UPS/FedEx promotional offer, shipments using UPS Ground or FedEx Home Delivery labels, or shipments over 3 oz or not sent in an eligible envelope for the First-Class envelope offer). Unless expressly stated otherwise by Mercari, the Promotion may not be combined with any other shipping discounts, promotions, or coupon offers. The Promotion is non-transferable, has no cash value, and may not be sold, exchanged, or refunded, except as required by law. If an order is canceled or refunded, any promotional shipping rate used for that shipment will not be returned as cash or credit beyond any applicable refund rules for labels under Mercari’s standard policies.

Other shipping terms apply

Standard Mercari prepaid label terms, including any applicable Shipping Protection, continue to apply to all shipments made under the Promotion. Coverage limits, claims procedures, and related conditions are governed by Mercari’s existing policies in effect at the time of shipment. Users remain responsible for proper packaging, accurate weight and dimension entry, and compliance with carrier requirements and may incur additional fees.

Abuse, modification, and cancellation

Mercari reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to deny, revoke, or reverse the benefit of any promotional shipping rate in cases of suspected fraud, abuse, or misuse of the Promotion, or in the event of any violation of Mercari’s Terms of Service or other policies. Mercari may modify, suspend, or cancel the Promotion, or update these Terms, at any time and in its sole discretion, where permitted by law. In the event of any conflict between these Terms and any other communication or description of the Promotion, these Terms will govern with respect to the Promotion.

By participating in the Promotion, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to these Terms and to all other terms, policies, and guidelines referenced herein.

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