[Elecraft] US POSTAL SERVICE RATES

[K9ZTV]

In addition to what Joe just posted, there is now a "FOREVER" (USPS 
name) first class stamp available at today's price (41 cents) which will 
remain effective for as long as your supply lasts regardless of future 
rate increases.  I asked the teller what would prevent someone from 
coming in and buying $10,000 worth and without blinking she replied, 
"we've already had people do that."  At present they are only available 
in strips of 20 rather than rolls of 100 which I prefer, but that will 
undoubtedly change.

So before May 12th rolls around, you might want to consider loading up 
on them.  It prevents having to buy small-increment stamps to paste 
alongside the current stamp when rates go.  Plus, you can obviously save 
a bunch of money on down the road.

K9ZTV



Joe Subich, W4TV wrote:
> Yes, USPS rates will be increasing on May 12.  However, their 
> rates are still much lower than either UPS or FedEX ground for 
> similar service - both Express Mail and Priority Mail are 
> much less expensive than "Next Day" and "Two day" service 
> with signature confirmation to residential addresses than the 
> competition.  
>
> I use 100% USPS for my shipping. 
>
> 73, 
>
>    ... Joe, W4TV 
>