How Much Will U.S. First Class Stamp Prices Increase on May 11, 2009?
Although the price of several United States Postal Service mailing services will increase on May 11, 2009, the one of most interest to the average U.S. consumer is the price of first class postage. The price of first class stamps increased only a year ago from 41 cents to 42 cents. The rate is set to increase again; this time the cost will go up to 44 cents. New First Class Postage Stamps- USPS Rate Change to 44 Cents Here are seven new 44 cent stamp designs that will be available spring 2009: document.getElementById(‘adsense_placeholder_2’).innerHTML = document.getElementById(‘adsense_ad_2_hidden’).innerHTML; • American Treasures: Edward Hopper • Celebrate! • King and Queen of Hearts • Purple Heart • The Simpsons • U.S. Flag • Wedding Rings Anyone with one or two year old stamps (that aren’t Forever stamps) will be short a cent or two when mailing a first class envelope that weighs one ounce or less. The United States Postal Service offers stamps with values of one or two cents that c
