Post by Atticus Pizzaballa on Jun 28, 2023 10:08:20 GMT -5
'Fueled by inflation': USPS stamp prices are increasing soon. Here's what to know.
USA TODAY
The U.S. Postal Service will hike the price of first-class mail "Forever" stamps to 66 cents from 63 cents.
According to a release from the postal service, the stamp price jumps July 9.
In an April news release, USPS cited rising operating costs "fueled by inflation" for the increase in stamp prices.
In addition, the cost to send a domestic postcard will increase to 51 cents and a 1-ounce letter mailed to another country will jump to $1.50.
The price for a single-piece letter and flat additional-ounce price remains at 24 cents.
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www.usatoday.com/story/money/2023/06/28/stamp-price-increase-usps/70363626007/
Why do they not just get it over with and set the price at $1.00 which is still very cheap. Here is what they pay in Canada our neighbor. International postage (for first-class postage) starts at $1.20, covering the postage costs for up to 3 ounces of mail to be delivered to any address in Canada. Delivery times are generally between five business days to 10 business days (or so).Jul 29, 2021