How much more will a stamp cost with the new postage increase?
Price of postage to increase in May By Jim Cross, Contributing Writer (Editor’s note: I have to express my appreciation to Sherri for her willingness to conduct this interview as well as the cooperation of the U.S. Postal Service in allowing her to answer the questions.) As time goes by, we come to realize there are few more things, in life, we can count on besides death and taxes, one being a constant change in fuel prices and another being a continual increase in postal rates! Postage prices for the U.S. Postal Service will increase effective on May 11, 2009. It will include first-class mail, standard mail, periodicals (newspaper, magazines) and special services. Postage for first-class mail will rise two cents to 44 cents. “Forever stamps will hopefully be for sale forever,” stated Sherri Sisson, Riceville Postmaster. “It is the liberty bell stamp and remember, you don’t have to add the extra postage to these when the rate changes.” The cost for first-class mail additional ounces wi
Mailing Services Prices Effective Monday, May 11, 2009 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. See Complete Price List (PDF) 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. Select Prices First-Class Mail First-Class Mail Price Letters – first ounce $0.44 Large envel
