Tuesday, March 22, 2011
WHAT'S UP WITH USPS?
The Postal Service has announced price increase effective April 17,2011. Most price changes will affect mailing services such as Standard Mail, Periodicals, Package Services and Extra services.
What is Changing:
-Additional ounces (after the 1st ounce) for First Class mail will increase by 3 cents, from 17 to
20 cents.
-Postcard postage will increase by 1 cent, from 28 to 29 cents.
-Letters to Canada or Mexico weighing up to 1 oz. will increase to 80 cents.
-Prices for mailing services such as Standard Mail, periodicals, package services and extra
services will change.
What isn't Changing:
-Postage for domestic first class mail letters up to 1 oz. will remain at 44 cents.
-One ounce letter postage to international destinations other than Canada or Mexico will remain
at 98 cents.
-Express Mail and Priority Mail are not affected.
-The POSTNET barcode will continue to be allowed for automation discounts beyond May 2011.
This will allow easier transition to the full use of the Intelligent Mail barcode while continuing
to receive automation discounts.
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