USPS Web Tools API Update Scheduled for January 26, 2014

[skepticwebguy]

Just a heads up. I got this email from USPS, regarding a pending API update that may affect Miva Merchant Stores using the USPS shipping methods. Note: Testing is available January 13, 2014.

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Web Tools Customer;

January 26 USPS Web Tools Update: USPS Web Tools will be implementing changes and additional features to the U.S. Postal Service APIs listed below effective January 26, 2014 with testing available January 13th. Detailed release notes are available on the USPS Web Tools home page here.

If you are a merchant using a 3rd party ecommerce or shipping software, please ensure that your IT professional is aware of the upcoming changes.

The following APIs will be modified and/or enhanced beginning January 26:
Domestic Label Retired APIs:
DeliveryConfirmationPICV3
SignatureConfirmationPICV3

Rate API Updates:
RateV3 API
RateV4 API
InternationalRateV2 API

Domestic Label API Updates:
ExpressMailLabel API
HoldforPickupExpress Label API
eVS Label API
DeliveryConfirmation V2, V3, V4 APIs
SignatureConfirmation V3, V4 APIs
Priority Mail Open and Distribute API (OpenDistributePriorityV2)
Priority Mail Hold for Pickup API (HoldForPickupPriority)
First Class Mail Hold for Pickup API (HoldForPickupFirstClass)
Merchandise Return Service API (MerchandiseReturnV2,V3, V4)

International Label API Updates
Priority Mail Express International Label API (ExpressMainIntl)
Priority Mail International Label API (PriorityMailIntl)
First Class Mail International Label API (FirstClassMailIntl)
2976 Custom Form API (CN22V2)

Other API Updates:
Track and Confirm APIs (Track, TrackV2)
Address Verification API (GetAddress)

You will find the January Release Notes under the Web Tools Announcements Section at USPS.com here. Please Follow us on twitter at @USPSWebTools for updates or contact the Web Tools team directly at [email protected] with any questions or concerns.

[Rick Wilson]

Re: USPS Web Tools API Update Scheduled for January 26, 2014

Based on both their email and their Sandbox, we're fine.

But based on history, we won't know for certain until the changes are live.

[Southlander]

Re: USPS Web Tools API Update Scheduled for January 26, 2014

Since Sunday -- Parcel Post isn't showing as an option in the pull down selection for us. Priority Mail is there though.

[Eric Foresman]

Re: USPS Web Tools API Update Scheduled for January 26, 2014

Hi Sean

Which shipping method are you referring to? I don’t see one in the USPS module called “Parcel Post”.

Thanks

-Eric

[Southlander]

Re: USPS Web Tools API Update Scheduled for January 26, 2014

This one I have circled -- is not showing up in the dropdown select at checkout.



U.S.P.S. Standard Post.

[Eric Foresman]

Re: USPS Web Tools API Update Scheduled for January 26, 2014

Hi Sean,

What are the details of your order? I am able to get U.S.P.S. Standard Post® to show up on my store.

Item weight: 50lbs
Box: 10X10X10in
Start location zip: 92122
End location: 50311

Thanks

-Eric

[Southlander]

Re: USPS Web Tools API Update Scheduled for January 26, 2014

Item weight 1 lb
from zip 27958 to 08088

[Southlander]

Re: USPS Web Tools API Update Scheduled for January 26, 2014

I've also had customers complain that they are being forced into choosing Priority Mail.

[Eric Foresman]

Re: USPS Web Tools API Update Scheduled for January 26, 2014

Using the two zip codes you provided I am also not able to get a rate for U.S.P.S. Standard Post®. My guess is that this shipping method is no longer available for shipments between these two locations.

Are you able to get the U.S.P.S. Standard Post® rate if you use a different ship to address? (5060 Shoreham Place, Suite 130. San Diego, CA 92122)

-Eric

[Southlander]

Re: USPS Web Tools API Update Scheduled for January 26, 2014

Yes I am. Ok I see what they've done. They've eliminated Standard Post in any case where Priority Mail is equal to or less than Standard Post. After all, who would want slower shipping for the same price or more?

Makes sense.