Wednesday, February 11, 2009

US Postal Service to increase postal rates


USPS released the new postal rates today, Feb. 11, 2009 The new rates will go into effect on May 11, 2009. Here is the link to the following announcement at; www.usps.com/prices/pricechanges.htm

On May 11 the price for a 1-ounce First-Class Mail stamp will increase from 42¢ to 44¢. Prices for other mailing services — Standard Mail, Periodicals, Package Services (including Parcel Post), and Extra Services — will also change.
The average increase by class of mail is at or below the rate of inflation as measured by the Consumer Price Index.Customers can use their Forever Stamps — regardless of when purchased — to mail 1-ounce letters after the price change, without the need for additional postage. Forever Stamps are widely available through Post Offices, commercial retail outlets such as grocery stores, and online.
Prices for mailing services will continue to adjust each May. Prices for most shipping services, including Express Mail and Priority Mail, were adjusted in January and will not change in May. On May 11 the price for a 1-ounce First-Class Mail stamp will increase from 42¢ to 44¢. Prices for other mailing services — Standard Mail, Periodicals, Package Services (including Parcel Post), and Extra Services — will also change.
The average increase by class of mail is at or below the rate of inflation as measured by the Consumer Price Index.Customers can use their Forever Stamps — regardless of when purchased — to mail 1-ounce letters after the price change, without the need for additional postage. Forever Stamps are widely available through Post Offices, commercial retail outlets such as grocery stores, and online.Prices for mailing services will continue to adjust each May. Prices for most shipping services, including Express Mail and Priority Mail, were adjusted in January and will not change in May.
(USPS)
Additional Select prices at;
Some of the prices that may be of interest to DXers corresponding with stations or amateur radio operators.

First Class 44 cents
Postcard 28 cents
US to Canada 75 cents
US to Mexico 79 cents
US to International 98 cents
IRC $2.10
(USPS/Scott AA5AM/Larry Van Horn N5FPW)