Whoever really thinks about the mail? It shows up. We send stuff out. Barely on the radar.
Until there’s a postage increase. Then we pay attention. And the MBJ is paying attention to the next round of rate increases since we mail thousands of copies of our newspaper every week.
Here are a few more details from the United States Postal Service:
WASHINGTON, DC — The price for a one-ounce First-Class stamp will increase from 41 to 42 cents on May 12.
Prices for other mailing services, such as Standard Mail, Periodicals, Package Services (including single-piece Parcel Post), and Special Services will also change. The average increase by class of mail is at or below the rate of inflation as measured by the Consumer Price Index.
Consistent with a new law, prices for mailing services will be adjusted annually each May. The Postal Service plans to provide 90 days’ notice before the price changes each year.
New prices for shipping services, including Express Mail and Priority Mail, will be announced in March. Prices for all postal products and services are available at usps.com/prices.
