USPS Rate Increases......

[Spideyman]

The U.S. Postal Service will leave 50-cent forever stamps behind on Jan. 27, increasing their price by five cents.
While 2019 post office price changes vary by mailing service, the fees rolling out the last Sunday of the month will increase prices by 2.5 percent.
The most notable changes:

• First-class mail letter (1 oz.) will go up to 55 cents: The nickel increase is the largest percentage rise since 1991, when postage increased from 25 to 29 cents.
• Additional letter ounce costs will decrease: Each additional ounce will drop from 21 cents to 15 cents. Mailing a 2-ounce letter, a wedding invitation's typical weight, will cost 70 cents instead of 71 cents.
• Postcard card rates will remain the same: Mailing a postcard will run travelers 35 cents.
• Priority Mail prices will jump by 5.9 percent on average: A small box that previously cost $7.20 will rise to $7.90, while a medium box will jump from $13.65. to $14.35.
• Priority Mail Express fees will increase 3.9 percent: Those looking to ship an envelope ASAP can expect to pay $25.50 instead of $24.70.

 

[kingricefan]

The U.S. Postal Service will leave 50-cent forever stamps behind on Jan. 27, increasing their price by five cents.
While 2019 post office price changes vary by mailing service, the fees rolling out the last Sunday of the month will increase prices by 2.5 percent.
The most notable changes:

• First-class mail letter (1 oz.) will go up to 55 cents: The nickel increase is the largest percentage rise since 1991, when postage increased from 25 to 29 cents.
• Additional letter ounce costs will decrease: Each additional ounce will drop from 21 cents to 15 cents. Mailing a 2-ounce letter, a wedding invitation's typical weight, will cost 70 cents instead of 71 cents.
• Postcard card rates will remain the same: Mailing a postcard will run travelers 35 cents.
• Priority Mail prices will jump by 5.9 percent on average: A small box that previously cost $7.20 will rise to $7.90, while a medium box will jump from $13.65. to $14.35.
• Priority Mail Express fees will increase 3.9 percent: Those looking to ship an envelope ASAP can expect to pay $25.50 instead of $24.70.

Looks like I'd better get those unmailed packages to the PO today!!

 

[Dana Jean]

The U.S. Postal Service will leave 50-cent forever stamps behind on Jan. 27, increasing their price by five cents.
While 2019 post office price changes vary by mailing service, the fees rolling out the last Sunday of the month will increase prices by 2.5 percent.
The most notable changes:

• First-class mail letter (1 oz.) will go up to 55 cents: The nickel increase is the largest percentage rise since 1991, when postage increased from 25 to 29 cents.
• Additional letter ounce costs will decrease: Each additional ounce will drop from 21 cents to 15 cents. Mailing a 2-ounce letter, a wedding invitation's typical weight, will cost 70 cents instead of 71 cents.
• Postcard card rates will remain the same: Mailing a postcard will run travelers 35 cents.
• Priority Mail prices will jump by 5.9 percent on average: A small box that previously cost $7.20 will rise to $7.90, while a medium box will jump from $13.65. to $14.35.
• Priority Mail Express fees will increase 3.9 percent: Those looking to ship an envelope ASAP can expect to pay $25.50 instead of $24.70.

So, wait. The forever stamps I have now won't work? I'll have to add more to them?

 

[Spideyman]

So, wait. The forever stamps I have now won't work? I'll have to add more to them?

No, a "forever" stamp is good no matter what the increase might be. It is just if you buy NEW ones, they will cost you 5 cents each more in price. The Forever Stamp was designed to be forever good in use.

 

[arista]

SMH ...WOW!

 

[king family fan]

Forever stamps bought me a couple books before the increase. Maybe I better get a couple packages out in the mail tomorrow.

 

[kingricefan]

Forever stamps bought me a couple books before the increase. Maybe I better get a couple packages out in the mail tomorrow.

I just mailed four packages off today. Cost almost $35! One went media, the rest went priority. It's no wonder the PO is going out of business. I hate to complain but the prices are just getting too high to mail anything with them. Next time I'm going to try UPS.

 

[Spideyman]

HEADS UP--- you can purchase Pre Paid "Forever" Flat Rate Boxes /Envelopes, now, either on line or in post office. If you need for future mailings.

 

[king family fan]

HEADS UP--- you can purchase Pre Paid "Forever" Flat Rate Boxes /Envelopes, now, either on line or in post office. If you need for future mailings.

I shall do that thank-you!

 

[Spideyman]

I just mailed four packages off today. Cost almost $35! One went media, the rest went priority. It's no wonder the PO is going out of business. I hate to complain but the prices are just getting too high to mail anything with them. Next time I'm going to try UPS.

Have also noticed their 2 day priority is now 3 day! Less service more $ and their tracking is so off, it has become a joke.

 

[king family fan]

I just mailed four packages off today. Cost almost $35! One went media, the rest went priority. It's no wonder the PO is going out of business. I hate to complain but the prices are just getting too high to mail anything with them. Next time I'm going to try UPS.

I hear ya. For me I mail things frequently. All my grand children live out of state.

 

[GNTLGNT]

 

[Spideyman]

BUMP-- that is this Sunday!!!!

 

[Dana Jean]

I'm not a stamp collector in the sense of keeping stamps in a book to never use, but I am a collector of stamps to use. I buy all these great stamps so when I write my special letters, I coordinate the stamp with the reason, or the person.

For instance, if I was writing a movie star, I might use the Paul Newman stamp.

A musician, the John Lennon stamp.

A hero: first responder stamp or medal of honor stamp.

An author might get:

Just got these today.

I need to write some Knights. Or an evil Queen or two.

 

[king family fan]

I buy alot of stamps but never really thought of matching up special ones to special ideas.

 

[Dana Jean]

I buy alot of stamps but never really thought of matching up special ones to special ideas.

I put a lot of thought and effort into my letters. I line the envelopes with something important or associated to that person.

For instance, when I wrote Queen Elizabeth, I lined her envelope with this beautiful royal blue velvety paper, it was gorgeous.

When I wrote Don Rickles, I lined his envelope with, I do believe, paper that had old pieces of luggage with luggage stamps from all over the US on it. (Don traveled all over the US doing his stand-up in the day, finally finding a more permanent home in Las Vegas.)

 

[GNTLGNT]

I put a lot of thought and effort into my letters. I line the envelopes with something important to that person.

For instance, when I wrote Queen Elizabeth, I lined her envelope with this beautiful royal blue velvety paper, it was gorgeous.

When I wrote Don Rickles, I lined his envelope with, I do believe, paper that had old pieces of luggage with luggage stamps from all over the US on it. (Don traveled all over the US doing his stand up in the day, finally finding a more permanent home in Las Vegas.)

....this is so cool!......I'm lucky to remember where to smoosh the stamp on......

 

[Dana Jean]

....this is so cool!......I'm lucky to remember where to smoosh the stamp on......

Just for the record, I received letters back from both of them.

Well, Don sent me a signed photo.

The Queen's lady-in-waiting sent me a very nice letter.

 

[GNTLGNT]

Just for the record, I received letters back from both of them.

Well, Don sent me a signed photo.

The Queen's lady-in-waiting sent me a very nice letter.

....outstanding and I mean that!.....I always got a charge from having my fan letters answered in some fashion, and mine certainly were not as eloquent as yours......

 

[Dana Jean]

....outstanding and I mean that!.....I always got a charge from having my fan letters answered in some fashion, and mine certainly were not as eloquent as yours......

They don't have to be. I just enjoy being creative.

I've never been the smartest person, or the most capable -- BUT, I have always known how to stand out from the pack. And that has served me very well in various circumstances. Especially in college. When a teacher is reading 5 zillion papers, I always made mine so unique that I got that A. It may not have been a brilliant paper, but I think the teachers always appreciated my effort to go the road less traveled.