FYI -Postage going up!

[lewdyan1]

This was posted on the Scrapbook Swap board.

Just a heads up for swappers - postage is going up!

http://www.usps.com/ratecase/welcome.htm

As of May 14, 2007, a flat rate envelope will be $4.60

From the FAQ:

Priority Mail FAQs
Is there a new price for the Priority Mail Flat Rate Boxes?
Yes. The Priority Mail Flat Rate Boxes are now a permanent feature of our product line, and the new price is $9.15, regardless of weight, contents, or distance traveled.

What is the new price for the Priority Mail Flat Rate envelope?
The price for the Priority Mail Flat Rate Envelope continues to be the same as the 1-pound rate, $4.60.

 

[Meriweather]

Those are pretty hefty increases.
I wonder what it will do to the exchanges....they are already sagging
I see they are effective May 14!! We better do a LOT of exchanging before then

 

[mommytotwo]

, those prices are high .
Thank you for that useful info.