Postage Increase

[AlexWyattMommy]

I will need to update the mailing instructions in my swap. This is a heads-up for new swaps too.

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.

 

[rlovew]

I guess I need to update too. Thanks for the heads up. I am seriously thinking about getting a scale I can use to weigh swap packages.

Rebecca

 

[DisneyIsTerrific]

Thanks AWM! I'm going to go update the school swap.

 

[New England Eeyore]

Phooey. Swapping is getting expensive!

I have often thought about a scale too, Rebecca. Let me know if you find a fairly inexpensive one.

 

[123SA]

THanks for posting this. Now can you interpret for me too? Which group are we? Retail, commercial base, commercial plus? Doesn't seem like we are any of them!

 

[MazdaUK]

Any idea on international prices? I'm only in three groups for the School swap, but I only have $9 by me so I was planning on getting some extra. Will $15 be enough, do you think? (I thought $12 but I want to make sure I send enough). I'm keeping our PO going single handed I think

 

[AlexWyattMommy]

We are considered retail - the normal using public. Commercial means you have an account with them or use the on-line system. If you have a scale, you can use the on-line system and save a few cents.

I don't know what international increases are yet, I'll go look. If you have a couple of swaps due at the same time, maybe us hostesses can send it to one to send out to you?

 

[Arizona Rita]

I mailed out 3 swaps this past weekend.
AWM, Rlovew and TB lmk the difference and I will get it in the mail to you.
Whimsy will be the big one I think!

 

[AlexWyattMommy]

Priority Mail International Flat-Rate Envelope
-Canada and Mexico $10.95
-All other countries 12.95
The maximum weight is 4 pounds.

Priority Mail International Small Flat-Rate Box
-Canada and Mexico $10.95
-All other countries 12.95
The maximum weight is 4 pounds.

Priority Mail International Regular Flat-Rate Boxes
-Canada and Mexico $25.95
-All other countries 41.95
The maximum weight is 20 pounds.

Priority Mail International Large Flat-Rate Box
-Canada and Mexico $32.95
-All other countries 53.95
The maximum weight is 20 pounds.

 

[PrincessNancy96]

Wow! It's almost cheapers to get together and drive and meet up!!!!

 

[MazdaUK]

Thanks AWM - I only have this one swap at the moment, so on Friday I'll pop out and get some $$.