For the second time in nine months, the United States Postal Service announced postage increases that go into effect Jan. 22, 2012.
The price of a 1 oz. first-class letter will increase to $0.45, however, the second ounce will be free for first-class presort weighing between 1 and 2 oz. Rates on postcards are increasing by $0.03 to $0.32. There are also rate changes for other mailing services, including Standard Mail, Periodicals, Package Services and Extra Services. It’s best to contact your agency liaison or mailhouse representative to get specific postage estimates in order to adjust your postage budgets accordingly.
Some working examples based on quantity of 5,000 6”x10” brochures:
- Old rate: 1 oz. mailing as 1st class letter (basic presort) = $1,950 ($0.39 x 5,000)
- New rate: 1 oz. mailing as 1st class letter (basic presort) = $2,020 ($0.404 x 5,000)
- Old rate: 1 oz. mailing as standard letter (basic presort) = $1,365 ($0.273 x 5,000)
- New rate: 1 oz. mailing as 1st class letter (basic presort) = $1,390 ($0.278 x 5,000)
Helpful websites:
United States Postal Service: www.usps.com
Pitney Bowes: www.pb.com