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    Default USPS Web Tools Price Change Updates Jan 2012

    ALERT: NEW MODULE POSTED JAN 22, 2012: http://www.zen-cart.com/forum/showthread.php?t=191406


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    Web Tools integrator;
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    On January 22, 2012, USPS will update domestic shipping services and international pricing and product features. For detailed information on prices and new product features, please reference the Federal Register Notices viewable at http://pe.usps.com/.
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    Price Change updates will be available in the Web Tools testing environment for integrator access on or around January 6, 2012. The test environment can be accessed, using your production UserID, via the following URL scheme, host and path:
    Secure APIs: https://stg-secure.shippingapis.com/ShippingApi.dll
    Non-secure APIs: http://stg-production.shippingapis.com/ShippingApi.dll
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    Please note that the changes below are intended to be backwards compatible, however, may not be depending on how individual programs are integrated with the APIs.
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    Web Tools APIs will be affected in the following manner:
    ·################ All Web Tools APIs with postage prices incorporated will be updated to reflect the price changes;
    ·################ Domestic Rate Calculator API Changes:
    o############## New <Container> request enumerations added to RateV4 to support the USPS product offerings and prices listed in the Federal Register Notice:
    §################ FLAT RATE BOX (Express Mail Flat Rate Box),
    §################ REGIONALRATEBOXC (Priority Mail Regional Rate Box C);
    o############## New <FirstClassMailType> request enumeration added to RateV4:
    §################ PACKAGE SERVICE;
    o############## Optional <ReturnServiceInfo> tag added to RateV4 to return “Loss Guarantee Only” commitment information when an Express Mail Commitment is requested to certain destinations
    o############## First-Class Mail Package <MailService> response values updated in RateV3 and RateV4 as follows:
    §################ Postage CLASSID="0" - Retail Pricing
    <MailService>First-Class Mail® Package</MailService> will become:
    <MailService>First-Class Mail® Parcel</MailService>,
    §################ Postage CLASSID="61" - Commercial Pricing
    <MailService>First-Class Mail® Package</MailService> will become:
    <MailService>First-Class Mail® Package Service</MailService>;
    o############## New response nodes in RateV3 and RateV4 to support the USPS product offerings and prices listed in the Federal Register Notice (Express Mail Flat Rate Box and Priority Mail Regional Rate Box C, specifically);
    o############## Rate and RateV2 responses will be modified to:
    §################ Return trademarked product names,
    §################ Enforce dimensional requirements through error messaging for large, oversize and S-restricted destinations.
    ·################ All Rate Calculator API integrators are encouraged to migrate to the latest API versions (RateV4, IntlRateV2):
    o############## Rate and RateV2 versions of the domestic Rate Calculator will be retired on March 31, 2012, requiring all integrators to migrate to the latest versions;
    ·################ International Rate Calculator API:
    o############## New response nodes in IntlRate and IntlRateV2 to support the USPS product offerings and prices listed in the Federal Register Notice (Express Mail Flat Rate Box, specifically);
    ·################ Express Mail Label and Hold For Pickup Express APIs:
    o############## New <Container> request data tags to support the Express Mail Flat Rate Box;
    §################ FLAT RATE BOX
    ·################ Delivery Confirmation and Signature Confirmation APIs:
    o############## New <Container> request data tags to support the Priority Mail Regional Rate Box C;
    §################ REGIONALRATEBOXC
    ·################ Express Mail International API:
    o############## New <Container> request data tags to support the Express Mail Flat Rate Box:
    §################ FLATRATEBOX.
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    Please contact the USPS Internet Customer Care Center with any questions or concerns at 1-800-344-7779 or [email protected].
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    - Web Tools Program Office
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    Cheers!
    v158A & 2.0+

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    Default Re: USPS Web Tools Price Change Updates 2012

    Will we need to do anything different if we have not customized the module?
    Steve Pembleton
    www.cheapjumprings.com

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    Default Re: USPS Web Tools Price Change Updates 2012

    What will I need to do to ensure seamless transition to the new prices? Last year it took me a week to figure out that orders weren't coming in due to the changes. I got a friend to help out, but I need to learn. I'm using Zen Cart v1.3.8a

    Thanks.

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    Default Re: USPS Web Tools Price Change Updates 2012

    I am curious as well, using 1.3.9h and was wondering if usps.php will need to be updated because of this. Thank you.

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    Default Re: USPS Web Tools Price Change Updates 2012

    We will have something soon regarding the notice sent on January 6, 2012 ...
    Last edited by Ajeh; 7 Jan 2012 at 01:58 AM.
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    Default Re: USPS Web Tools Price Change Updates 2012

    Thanks Ajeh,

    You guys are always on the ball . I am running the store on 1.3.8

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    Default Re: USPS Web Tools Price Change Updates 2012

    Quote Originally Posted by JE2009 View Post
    Thanks Ajeh,

    You guys are always on the ball . I am running the store on 1.3.8
    You NEED to upgrade to a more secure version ASAP!
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    Default Re: USPS Web Tools Price Change Updates 2012

    So is there a fix for the new 2012 USPS rates for ZEN-CART v1.3.9h?

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    Default Re: USPS Web Tools Price Change Updates 2012

    It will be released as soon as USPS changes the server so that we can confirm that it is working properly ...

    The old one will still work for most shipping methods, there are just a few new ones added ...
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    Default Re: USPS Web Tools Price Change Updates 2012

    I just installed the new module. I am trying to select Priority Module Flat Rate as an option. I am able to select Priority Mail, but not force Flat Rate. Most of the time it is the same, but when shipping in my state, the customer sees a lower price that requires me to provide the shipping box. Is there a way to force Flat Rate?
    Steve Pembleton
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