Presort.com--The postal service has released preliminary numbers on the postal rates that will go into effect on April 17th. Doesn't give us much time to prepare does it?
For those of you concerned about what the rate will be, don't be. The rate increases for postal presort are minimal. You can see all the rates on line at www.usps.com/prices/pricechanges.htm. Here's a quick breakdown of what to expect.
The highest rate increase will be on full-rate first class mail over one ounce. Anywhere from 4.9% to 9.5%. Less than one ounce first class rates remain the same. Presort first class rates will increase from less than one half percent to 2%.
For standard and non-profit mail, the rate increase is smaller and in some cases the rates are reduced. These rates are expected to increase less than one half percent. For example, standard letters weighing less than 3.3 oz., the current rate for 5-digit automation is .233. The new rate will be .237. Read more to see a comparison.
For those of you concerned about what the rate will be, don't be. The rate increases for postal presort are minimal. You can see all the rates on line at www.usps.com/prices/pricechanges.htm. Here's a quick breakdown of what to expect.
The highest rate increase will be on full-rate first class mail over one ounce. Anywhere from 4.9% to 9.5%. Less than one ounce first class rates remain the same. Presort first class rates will increase from less than one half percent to 2%.
For standard and non-profit mail, the rate increase is smaller and in some cases the rates are reduced. These rates are expected to increase less than one half percent. For example, standard letters weighing less than 3.3 oz., the current rate for 5-digit automation is .233. The new rate will be .237. Read more to see a comparison.
