On January 27, 2019 the USPS will have a rate change. This will effect all types of mail and packages, but the percent rate change will vary between service and classification.
Highlights of 2019 USPS Rate Change:
First Class Mail
Price of a First Class Retail Stamp is increasing from $0.50 to $0.55
First Class Additional Ounce Rates are decreasing from $0.21 to $0.15
First Class Flat/ Large Envelope and Postcard (4.25"x 6" or smaller) rates will remain the same
Presorted First Class rates will remain relatively constant with some classifications increasing slightly and others decreasing
Presorted Standard Mail
On average Presorted Standard Mail postage will increase by about 3%
Nonprofit Mail
Nonprofit rates will increase by 1-3%
First Class Package
First class package rates will increase by about 11.9%
The USPS is moving to zone based pricing similar to how Priority Mail is price
We offer alternatives to first class package service with slightly longer delivery times but significant price saving
Priority Mail
Priority Mail rates will increase by about 5.9%
Similarly to first class mail we offer alternatives to priority mail with slightly longer delivery times but significant price saving
We are here to help you navigate these price changes and will help you get the lowest postage rate. Please visit https://www.themailbusiness.com/usps-2019-postal-rates for more details. Please call or e-mail us if you need any help or have any questions.
