postage increase in January!!

[Meriweather]

Nice to see a new smaller flat rate box is coming....but another increase


Shipping Services January 18 Pricing Change

On January 18 prices for Express Mail, Priority Mail, Parcel Select, Parcel Return Service, Global Express Guaranteed, Express Mail International, Priority Mail International, and M-Bags change. As always, we do not impose fuel surcharges, hidden surcharges, or surcharges for residential or Saturday delivery.

The move to January price changes for shipping services is consistent with industry standards and provides a clear picture of the affordable services we offer. Highlights for domestic shipping services include new Commercial Plus pricing, with up-front discounts for high-volume Express Mail and Priority Mail users. On average, Commercial Plus prices for Express Mail are 14.5 percent less than retail prices; Priority Mail Commercial Plus prices average 7 percent less. We are also introducing a new, smaller Priority Mail flat-rate box. The new box is priced the same as the flat-rate envelope and provides a great option for customers sending smaller items that require sturdy packaging and the convenience of flat rate pricing.

Prices for Express Mail and Priority Mail are designed to maintain the Postal Service’s competitive position as the best shipping value in the market, especially for packages weighing less than 5 pounds. The new prices also make Parcel Select, our “last mile” ground product, an even better value for high-volume shippers. For international mailers, Global Express Guaranteed, Express Mail International and Priority Mail International are the best value in global shipping.

Priority Mail — Retail Commercial Base Commercial Plus
Envelope $4.95 $4.80 $4.75
Small box $4.95 $4.80 $4.75
Regular box $10.35 $9.85 $9.67
Large box $13.95 $13.50 $13.27
Large box (APO/FPO) $11.95 $11.50 $11.30

This pricing change is the first to separate shipping and mailing services. We will announce the price change for mailing services in February, including stamp prices, with new prices effective in May 2009.

 

[Nutsy]

We've just had our price rise as we do every year... only this year the increase is more than usual and is fast becomming unaforadable. Unlike you guys we don't have a flat rate box or anything even similar. It's either parcel post or letter box and even then it depends on how thick it is... weight also comes into it, but if it it's a small envelope and won't fit through the slot then you pay parcel rates, (stinks).

 

[Meriweather]

I only listed the flat rate prices too. That is what I always use for the exchanges since it usually ends up being less expensive anyway.
I am glad to see a smaller box that will be the same as the envelope. We'll see just how small it is.

Our stamps will probably go up in May too...those increases will be released in Feb.