Yup. Time for another postage rate increase, freshly approved. As of May 14, the following rates will be in effect:
| EXAMPLES OF NEW PRICES FOR POSTAGE Effective May 14, 2007 |
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| First-Class Mail ® | ||
| Letters, Bill Payment; Greeting Card | $ 0.39 | $ 0.41 |
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| Wedding Invitation (2-ounce) | $ 0.63 | $ 0.58 |
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| Postcard | $ 0.24 | $ 0.26 |
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| Priority Mail ® | ||
| Flat Rate Envelope | $ 4.05 | $ 4.60 |
| Flat Rate Box | $ 8.10 | $ 9.15 ** |
| 12-pound (Chicago to Los Angeles) | $19.80 | $24.10 |
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| Express Mail ® | ||
| Flat Rate Envelope | $14.40 | $16.25 |
| 1-pound package | $18.80 | $19.50 |
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| Parcel Post ™ | ||
| 1-pound package | $ 3.95 | $ 4.50 |
| 5-pound (Chicago to Los Angeles) | $ 9.11 | $ 9.50 |
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| Bank Statement | ||
| (2 ounces, 3-digit, barcoded) | $ 0.545 | $ 0.459 |
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| Utility Bill | ||
| (5-digit, barcoded) | $ 0.293 | $ 0.312 |
They are also adding the “Forever Stamp”, which will initially cost 41c, but be valid for whatever the first-class rate is at time of use. Alas, there are no designs yet; in fact, there aren’t any 41c stamps currently available. All that’s currently out there is 39c.
