USPS January 17, 2016 K8 BETA TEST SERVER ONLY

This USPS shipping module is only for Beta Testing the USPS Test Server with the new changes for January 17, 2016.

If no issues occur, this will be released for the Production Server.

Please let us know if you have any issues with this USPS shipping module.

Again, this is ONLY designed for use with the USPS Test Server, until they update the Production Server for these updates on January 17, 2016.

SEE POST #33 for current release

NOTE: It is also a great help to know not only if you have issues, but also if you have success with this USPS K8 shipping module ...

Install OK on my zc153 test server. For once, remembered to Remove/upload/install. :smile:

I still have to double check settings but I didn't realize there was such a rate increase.
0.1 lb product, 0.1 lb tare
Online pricing
$0.75 domestic handling fee
$0.75 First Class package service additional handling fee

The "changes" do not necessarily control the prices ... those are the new changes to prices coming up ...

I also noticed that they are quite an increase ... :lookaroun

This breaks down the amounts of price increases for January 17, 2016:
https://about.usps.com/postal-bulletin/2015/pb22430/html/updt_005.htm

Just did a bit of reading. Yep. Domestic 10-15%. International 20-23%. Ouch.

I realize the plugin doesn't control the pricing. Just wanted to put that notice out there just in case there was a hiccup. Should have paid a bit closer attention to the rate increase notices.

Thank you for keeping track of things and keeping the shipping flowing.

So there has been a number of testers on this, how about some feed back for Success or Problems? :lookaroun

I need to release this Sunday January 17, 2016 ...

I installed it and everything but priority international works for me.
Domestic orders show an option for the customer to choose first class or priority.
International shows an option for first class only.
I have priority set up the same for both domestic and international.
I am using 1.5.4

Turn on the Debug to Log and try your quote again ... then Zip the shipping log that is created in the /logs directory and post it on your reply ...

Here you go.

Let me check with USPS as I am having issues with that too even when I make the changes to International Dimensions to allow for Small Flat Box:
LENGTH 8.625
WIDTH 5.375
HEIGHT 1.625

vs the default dimensions that you are using ...
LENGTH 9.50
WIDTH 5.50
HEIGHT 1.0

Silly me I tested with a $500 order and Small Flat Rate Box won't work > $400.00 ...

Try changing your dimensions, do your quotes work correctly now?

I changed the international size to match the domestic and now it works!
In the picture I have height and width backwards. I updated it to the correct height and width after that and it still works.
LENGTH 8.625
WIDTH 5.375
HEIGHT 1.625

Thanks for the update that this is working for you now ...

NOTE: Those settings are actually commented in the code, if you like to try and read the code ... :lookaroun

Hi Linda,
It seems to be working ok- Thank you! I tested a variety of weights both domestic and international and got the expected (ouch) increases. However, domestic (USA) Priority Mail Express (non-flat rate) for a heavy item didn't seem to change between the existing rates and the new ones on the USPS test servers. I'm going to test that some more. It's probably just something with the item I selected but I want to be sure.

I also tried to test for the 1st class parcel now allowing up to 15.999 ounces instead of the old 13 ounce limit. It also seemed ok, but I want to do more specific testing there as well.

Overall, so far so good.

By the way, this may explain the increase in an easier to read format than the USPS one. I'm not endorsing the product, just sharing their blog entry showing an alternate (easier) way to view the increased rates.
http://blog.stamps.com/2015/10/22/usps-announces-postage-rate-increase-starts-january-17-2016/

Debbie J
Phoenix, AZ

Thanks for the update ... and the link ...

Let me know what you discover ... :smile:

azzenner:

I also tried to test for the 1st class parcel now allowing up to 15.999 ounces instead of the old 13 ounce limit.

Based upon that, I changed the upper limit on 1st class parcel & package service from 0.8125 to .99 and do not receive a 1st class quote for a 0.8 pound product (actually qty 8, 0.1# products) plus 0.1 tare. Tried Retail and Online. If I lower the product weight

Debug set to Log. No shipping related log files. zc153

I don't recall taking my dummy pills today?

You sure you refreshed the /logs in your FTP program to see the shipping debug logs?

I think I'm still having an issue with domestic First Class Parcel.

I have items in the cart weighing .9 lb, or 14.4 ounces approx. My client adds a $1.50 per box handling fee.

In the existing rates, it's showing Priority Mail (which I expected, since it's over the 13 ounce limit for First Class.) at a rate of $7.65 (incl handling fee)

On our test server that is pointed to the USPS test servers and new rates, it is not showing First Class Parcel as an option, although the module is configured to allow it. I believe it should show a First Class Parcel option because it's under the 15.999 ounce weight that will be allowed.

It does increase the Priority Mail rate to $8.45 (incl handling fee)

Priority Mail Express (non-flat rate) is showing the same rate for both at $33.80.

Am I not thinking this through correctly? (I'm tired so it could be- LOL!)
Thanks,
Debbie J
Phoenix

By the way- the blog link I posted earlier in the thread from stamps.com is for commercially discounted rates- not in post office counter rates.

Ajeh:

You sure you refreshed the /logs in your FTP program to see the shipping debug logs?

Yes because the myDEBUG_adm log files are added because of an email address missing.
No SHIP_usps files for today