Lorrie Posted May 3, 2007 Share Posted May 3, 2007 Does anyone have the link to the rate increases?? I was told by my post office that they are going up to $9.63 after May 14th but I thought the rate was $9.15. I did a search on the usps site but couldn't find anything.Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
awickedscent Posted May 3, 2007 Share Posted May 3, 2007 The new rate according to this mornings paper is going to be $8.95 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lorrie Posted May 3, 2007 Author Share Posted May 3, 2007 The new rate according to this mornings paper is going to be $8.95I wonder what the heck she was talking about then because I asked her about the flat rate boxes.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sudsnwicks Posted May 3, 2007 Share Posted May 3, 2007 Does anyone have the link to the rate increases?? Here you go:http://pe.usps.com/RateCase2007/DMM300_HTML/ratesandfees2.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lorrie Posted May 3, 2007 Author Share Posted May 3, 2007 Thank you off to read I go!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angel91805 Posted May 3, 2007 Share Posted May 3, 2007 "$9.15 is charged for material sent in a Priority Mail flat-rate box provided by the USPS, regardless of weight or destination."Straight off the USPS site.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lorrie Posted May 3, 2007 Author Share Posted May 3, 2007 Yup, just read that. Not sure where she came up with the $9.63. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
awickedscent Posted May 3, 2007 Share Posted May 3, 2007 The amount listed on the web site is incorrect. They are changing it to $8.95 from the posted $9.15. This was in the paper this morning. So dont pay attention to the amount on the web site. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sudsnwicks Posted May 3, 2007 Share Posted May 3, 2007 The amount listed on the web site is incorrect. They are changing it to $8.95 from the posted $9.15. This was in the paper this morning. So dont pay attention to the amount on the web site.Do you know if any of the other prices were adjusted too? For example is the 1 lb price still going to be $4.60? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
awickedscent Posted May 3, 2007 Share Posted May 3, 2007 They only had the flat rate priority listed in the article. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sudsnwicks Posted May 3, 2007 Share Posted May 3, 2007 They only had the flat rate priority listed in the article.Thanks. I guess we'll just have to wait and see then. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lorrie Posted May 3, 2007 Author Share Posted May 3, 2007 You know with all the money they spent to make their website over to the star wars theme you think that they would correct that stuff. UGH, Now I am going to call another post office to see what they say! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sudsnwicks Posted May 3, 2007 Share Posted May 3, 2007 You know with all the money they spent to make their website over to the star wars theme you think that they would correct that stuff. Not to mention how hard it is to find anything on their site. I had to search and try a few times before I was able to come up with that link I gave you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lorrie Posted May 3, 2007 Author Share Posted May 3, 2007 Not to mention how hard it is to find anything on their site. I had to search and try a few times before I was able to come up with that link I gave you.And I thank you for this but still their site is definitely not user friendly. I searched too and I couldn't find the information. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lindsaycb Posted May 4, 2007 Share Posted May 4, 2007 That price is just seriously way HIGH..am I right? Looks like I'll buy my own boxes and start shipping with DHL or something. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sudsnwicks Posted May 4, 2007 Share Posted May 4, 2007 It is 8.95. I asked at the post office this morning. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jami Posted May 4, 2007 Share Posted May 4, 2007 WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Governors of the Postal Service announced today they accepted the decision of the Postal Regulatory Commission (PRC) to modify two of its earlier rate case recommendations: lowering the price of the Priority Mail Flat-Rate Box to $8.95 and extending the nonmachinable surcharge (which encourages mailing efficiencies) to all single piece and presorted First-Class Mail letters, regardless of weight.The $9.15 rate was under review and it was felt that a rate under $9 was more feasible.I got this off of the following website:http://tinyurl.com/3a2238Hope this helps clarify!Jami Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CareBear Posted May 5, 2007 Share Posted May 5, 2007 yipee!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LynnS Posted May 6, 2007 Share Posted May 6, 2007 Here is what I got from PO brochure.First ClassPostcard $.26Letters-First Class $.41Large Envelopes-First ounce-$.80Additional ounces- $.17Priority MailUp to 1lb & Flat Rate Envelope $4.60Flat Rate Box $9.15(must be Wrong now)Express MailUp to 1/2 lb & Flat Rate Envelope $16.25Over 1/2 lb & up to 1 lb-$19.50Over 1 lb & up to 2 lbs- $21.40InsuranceInsurance against loss or damage up to $5,000-$1.65 and upDelivery ConfirmationAvailable with Priority Mail Service-$.65Available with First Class Mail parcels and package Service parcels-$.75Sig ConfirmationAvaiable with Priority Mail Service.First Class Mail parcels and package Services parcels-$2.10Registered MailAvailable with First Class Mail and Priority Mail Service- $9.50 and upAlso Cert. Mail $2.65 and Return Receipt $.85 by e-mail and $2.15 by mailMO and Passports(NA)LynnS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sudsnwicks Posted May 7, 2007 Share Posted May 7, 2007 LynnS, what does the last line "MO and Passports(NA)" mean? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
candlesprite7 Posted May 7, 2007 Share Posted May 7, 2007 LynnS, what does the last line "MO and Passports(NA)" mean?Money orders and Passports (Not Applicable) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sudsnwicks Posted May 7, 2007 Share Posted May 7, 2007 Money orders and Passports (Not Applicable)Well okay, I knew what MO and NA stood for, but what I don't understand is, does the certified mail fee not apply to these things? (They were listed right under the certified mail fees.) I know you're supposed to mail in your passport for renewal using certified mail. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LynnS Posted May 7, 2007 Share Posted May 7, 2007 For MO I could put that for sure. I do pay with them and also pay check by phone,CC. I was just doing it as far as what we will use for mailing with candle order etc. What we useI guess we could use a passport if we go out of the country for business with our companies. I stay in the states.I just got this from Postmaster after we were going over what it was going to start costing me. I was getting idea for now and he kept explaining the new prices and what they were chang ing to on May 14.Gave me a brochure to look over. I am sure all PO have them. I just got mine a few days ago.Money OrdersDomestic ($0.01-$500.00) $1.05Domestic (($500.01-$1,000) $1.50PassportsRoutine Processing under age 16 $82.00 Age 16 and over $97.00Expedited Processing with Express Mail Service under age 16 $174.50 and over Age 16 $189.50Photos (where available) $15.00I cannot find anything else except for some fine print on the bottom. Pretty much covers it all as far as price changes. Some question on flat rate box????LynnS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ashlie K Posted May 13, 2007 Share Posted May 13, 2007 Bumping this up and adding the link to the new rates.http://pe.usps.com/RateCase2007/DMM3...esandfees2.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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