Friday, March 4, 2011

April Postage Increases...

Here is a link to the new rates in Postage beginning April, 2011..Regular postage to stay the same..
Here's a breakdown of the U.S. Postal Service's announcement:
  • For larger envelopes, the cost of the first ounce remains at 44 cents, but the cost of each additional ounce will increase from 17 cents to 20 cents.
  • Rates on postcards will increase by a penny to 29 cents.
  • Letters to Canada or Mexico will increase to 80 cents, from 75 cents and 79 cents respectively.
  • Letters to other international destinations will remain unchanged at 98 cents.
  • Express Mail and Priority Mail prices will not be affected.
  • There will be a variety of price increases for other mailing services, including advertising mail, periodicals and packages. Details can be found here.
The Postal Service says it hopes the new rates will raise $340 million for the remainder of the fiscal year, which ends September 30, and $720 million over the course of a 12-month period.



http://www.stamps.com/usps/postage-rate-increase/

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