TxSioux Posted April 20, 2007 Share Posted April 20, 2007 Doesn't much affect me, but sounds like it could hurt anyone that mails a lot. Story on the local news said the new rates will be based on size AND weight of everything, including regular old envelopes. So even if your envelope or package is within the weight for certain postage the odd size of a package or thickness of an envelope will up the postage. Link http://www.usps.com/communications/newsroom/2007/pr07_023.htm . This announcement mentions the shape-based pricing, but they went into more detail on our news & made it sound worse, so not sure how bad it will end up being.Susan. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jane42 Posted April 21, 2007 Share Posted April 21, 2007 I work with the outgoing mail in a college...I am not looking forward to this at all.I am just hoping that it is not going to be as confusing as it sounds... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Demenshia Posted April 21, 2007 Share Posted April 21, 2007 As far as I know they already charge more at USPS for odd shaped envelopes/packages as they can't be run through a machine. There is a fee that is added. I may be wrong but I remember having to deal with this once. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shadowbox Posted April 22, 2007 Share Posted April 22, 2007 ^Yes, they do, but the new change is not only for odd-shaped items. The new system, Shape Based Pricing, will take the weight & dimensions of all types of packages into account. Here's some useful info: PDF of Rates & Fees / FAQs / In-Depth PDF about the changes Random things:+For example, in First-Class Mail, a 2-ounce letter will cost $0.58; a 2-ounce flat, $0.97; and a 2-ounce parcel, $1.30.+Letters can now only go up to 3.5oz. Heavier and they will be charged the flats (large envelopes) rate.+Priority Flat-Rates: Envelopes - $4.50Boxes - $9.15+First Class: The first ounce increases to $0.41, but the additional ounces decrease to $0.17. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sudsnwicks Posted April 22, 2007 Share Posted April 22, 2007 The shape based pricing (for large or odd sized packages) is to be more in line with places like UPS where they do take into account the package dimensions when coming up with the price. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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