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mikeyj23
11-15-2008, 02:30 PM
Prices are going up (again) - from the USPS website (http://www.usps.com/prices/pricechanges.htm?from=prices&page=newshippingprices):

On January 18 prices for Express Mail, Priority Mail, Parcel Select, Parcel Return Service, Global Express Guaranteed, Express Mail International, Priority Mail International, and M-Bags change. As always, we do not impose fuel surcharges, hidden surcharges, or surcharges for residential or Saturday delivery.

The move to January price changes for shipping services is consistent with industry standards and provides a clear picture of the affordable services we offer. Highlights for domestic shipping services include new Commercial Plus pricing, with up-front discounts for high-volume Express Mail and Priority Mail users. On average, Commercial Plus prices for Express Mail are 14.5 percent less than retail prices; Priority Mail Commercial Plus prices average 7 percent less. We are also introducing a new, smaller Priority Mail flat-rate box. The new box is priced the same as the flat-rate envelope and provides a great option for customers sending smaller items that require sturdy packaging and the convenience of flat rate pricing.

Prices for Express Mail and Priority Mail are designed to maintain the Postal Service’s competitive position as the best shipping value in the market, especially for packages weighing less than 5 pounds. The new prices also make Parcel Select, our “last mile” ground product, an even better value for high-volume shippers. For international mailers, Global Express Guaranteed, Express Mail International and Priority Mail International are the best value in global shipping.

Notable to us, they're adding a small priority mail flat rate box that will ship for $4.95, 1lb packages all ship for $4.95, and 2lb packages ship for $4.95 to $8.70, depending which zone you're shipping to.

md4958
11-15-2008, 02:39 PM
thanks for the heads up... any word on if usps.com rates will still be discounted?

G G
11-15-2008, 02:41 PM
Appreciate the info.:D

ucla695
11-15-2008, 02:42 PM
This wasn't on my radar. Thanks for the info.

Savvy
11-15-2008, 03:17 PM
Seems like they just bumped the prices up a couple of months ago...I don't think it's really necessary for another this soon...

Volt
11-15-2008, 03:33 PM
Bomb now - bomb often :)

Cigary
11-15-2008, 03:44 PM
Gotcha,,,keep my bombings to 1 pound packages.

md4958
11-15-2008, 03:51 PM
a fiver on average in the video box with bubblewrap weighs less than half a pound

Volt
11-15-2008, 04:22 PM
a fiver on average in the video box with bubblewrap weighs less than half a pound

True - same price to hit them with 10 :D