[South Florida DX Association] Postal rates

Fri May 4 09:06:56 EDT 2007

With all the junk mail I get in the USPS I would think that the Post Office was making a killing !!

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[mailto:sfdxa-bounces at mailman.qth.net]On Behalf Of Bruce Phegley
Sent: Friday, May 04, 2007 8:42 AM
To: NPAlex at aol.com
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Subject: Re: [South Florida DX Association] Postal rates

Norm thanks for the info.
You are right, with the increase in communications on the Internet the 
mail volume has dropped
and now the users of the USPS have to absorb their increasing share of 
the postal service. This will only get worse as the
volume decreases and their overhead increases.

NPAlex at aol.com wrote:
> It is going to become very expensive going forward -----
>  
>  
> This is a 128 page document covering (among other things) the upcoming
> postal increases. Besides the obvious increases we all have heard about,
> there are other changes that have ramifications for the QSL bureau and
> anyone mailing QSLs in bulk.
>
> Also see: http://www.usps.com/ratecase/
>
> The standard first class rate will only apply to items up to 3.5 ounces, 
> and within certain dimensional limits. For instance, a 9x12 envelope 
> will now be $0.80 for the first ounce. A 6x9 envelope is .41 for the 
> first ounce, .58 for 2 ounces, .75 for 3 ounces and .92 for 3.5 ounces. 
> Above 3.5 ounces it is no longer considered a letter. It is considered a 
> "flat", and will cost 1.31 for 4 ounces. You end up paying .56 for that 
> 4th ounce.
>
> There are also regulations about uniformity of thickness which could 
> affect bureau mailings. How would you like to have to interpret this one 
> on each bureau item you mail?
>
> Q. What is the definition of “uniform thickness” for flats?
> If a flat is not uniformly thick, would it have to be
> mailed as a parcel, or Not Flat-Machinable piece?
>
> A. All flats must be uniformly thick so that any bumps,
> protrusions, or other irregularities do not cause more
> than 1/4-inch variance in thickness. The outer edges
> of the mailpiece (up to 1 inch) would not be considered
> when measuring variance in thickness. Also, if
> the contents are significantly smaller than the envelope,
> wrapper, or sleeve, they must be secured to
> prevent shifting of more than 2 inches within the mailpiece.
> Flat-size pieces not meeting the uniform thickness
> standard must be mailed as either Not Flat-
> Machinable (NFM) pieces or as parcels.
>
> International surface parcel post service will no longer exist.
>
> Registered mail is going up to $9.50 over and above the basic postage.
>
>
> Regards,
> Norm W4QN
>
>
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