POSTAL RATES CHANGING FOR 2019
Dec 12, 2018 20:29:57 GMT -5
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Post by aDave on Dec 12, 2018 20:29:57 GMT -5
All,
As a result of a different USPS thread, I spent some time on the 'net to see what I could see. I came across a USPS press release that spoke to increased rate charges as of 01-27-19. Many of us use flat rate postage, so I found this significant. What I'm providing below is what has been proposed. Frankly, I see no reason for the increases to not go through.
I don't know if this has been approved yet, though all indications are that it will take place. So, for the vendors that have webpages or accounts for shipping, you might want to take note of what may be coming down the road. Here are examples of what I found from a USPS press release:
Product
Current Proposed
Small Flat Rate Box $7.20 $7.90
Medium Flat Rate Box $13.65 $14.35
Large Flat Rate Box $18.90 $19.95
APO/FPO Large Flat Rate Box $17.40 $18.45
Regular Flat Rate Envelope $6.70 $7.35
Legal Flat Rate Envelope $7.00 $7.65
Padded Flat Rate Envelope $7.25 $8.00
The USPS press release is here.
I'm going to "sticky" this info in the marketplace. If anyone sees any updates, please add to this thread.
Add to this with useful information and try to limit commentary. Thanks and regards.
ETA: I'm not sure how the formatting for the columns will work. I had to edit while I wrote and then change things after I posted. I'd suggest looking at the link.
As a result of a different USPS thread, I spent some time on the 'net to see what I could see. I came across a USPS press release that spoke to increased rate charges as of 01-27-19. Many of us use flat rate postage, so I found this significant. What I'm providing below is what has been proposed. Frankly, I see no reason for the increases to not go through.
I don't know if this has been approved yet, though all indications are that it will take place. So, for the vendors that have webpages or accounts for shipping, you might want to take note of what may be coming down the road. Here are examples of what I found from a USPS press release:
Product
Current Proposed
Small Flat Rate Box $7.20 $7.90
Medium Flat Rate Box $13.65 $14.35
Large Flat Rate Box $18.90 $19.95
APO/FPO Large Flat Rate Box $17.40 $18.45
Regular Flat Rate Envelope $6.70 $7.35
Legal Flat Rate Envelope $7.00 $7.65
Padded Flat Rate Envelope $7.25 $8.00
The USPS press release is here.
I'm going to "sticky" this info in the marketplace. If anyone sees any updates, please add to this thread.
Add to this with useful information and try to limit commentary. Thanks and regards.
ETA: I'm not sure how the formatting for the columns will work. I had to edit while I wrote and then change things after I posted. I'd suggest looking at the link.
