[CVRC] USA Postal Increases

[Dick Flanagan]

Below is a summary of current US postal changes:
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                        New Postal Rates For The US
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US postal rates increased on May 11, 2009.

                                  Old Rate  New Rate (US Dollars)
First-Class Letter (1 oz.)        0.42      0.44
    (0.17 for each additional oz.)
First-Class Letter (2 oz.)        0.59      0.61
Air Mail to Canada                0.72      0.75
Air Mail to Mexico                0.72      0.79
International Air Mail (1 oz.)    0.94      0.98
Post Cards/QSLs                   0.27      0.28
Priority Mail (1 lb)              4.75      4.95
Express Mail                     16.50     17.50  (Flat-Rate Env)
    (Sunday/Holiday Delivery)              +12.50
Certified Mail                    2.70      2.80
Registered Mail                   9.50     10.60
    (Restricted Delivery)                   +4.50
Delivery Confirmation             0.65      0.70  (Priority Mail)
Delivery Confirmation             0.75      0.80  (Parcels)
Return Receipt                    2.15      2.30  (Signature)
Return Receipt                    0.85      1.10  (Electronic)
Money Orders (Up to $500.)        1.05      1.10
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Dick Flanagan K7VC
dick at k7vc.com