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Since keeping you "posted" is our goal and desire, next time you go to the post office don't forget to get those stamps worth a couple of cents to complement your old $0.39 stamps; otherwise, your letter will cost you twice as much. Yes, the United States Postal Service is changing postage rates again effective May 14, 2007. But don't worry. Moms' Buzz gives you the scoop that matters. The most significant changes effective May 14, 2007 are:
- A rate increase in almost every class of mail.
- The new rates will be based on the size, shape and thickness of the mail, in addition to the weight.
- Any First Class mail piece bearing the following characteristics will now be considered a First Class Flat.
- The piece weighs over 3.5 ounces
- Is larger than 6 1/8" x 11 1/2"
- Is more than 1/4" thick
- Additional ounce reduction in First Class Mail from 24¢ to 17¢.
- Permanent flat-rate pricing for Priority Mail envelopes and boxes.
For your convenience, we have listed the most frequently used mail categories:
| Letters | Current | New |
| First Class Letter (1 oz. or less) | 39¢ | 41¢ |
| First Class Letter (2 ozs. or less) | 63¢ | 58¢ |
| First Class Mail Flat | Current | New |
| First Class Flat Single Piece (1 oz. or less) | 52¢ | 80¢ |
| First Class Letter (2 ozs. or less) | 76¢ | 97¢ |
| Post Cards | Current | New |
| Post Card | 24¢ | 26¢ |
| Priority Mail | Current | New |
| Priority Mail (1 lb.) | $4.05 | $4.60 |
| Express Mail (1 lb.) | $11.30 | $14.15 |
| Express Mail (2 lbs.) | $15.70 | $17.40 |
| Fee and Service Changes | Current | New |
| Certified Mail | $2.40 | $2.65 |
| Delivery Confirmation (Priority Mail) | 50¢ | 65¢ |
| Delivery Confirmation (First Class Parcels) | 60¢ | 75¢ |
| Return Receipt (Original Signature) | $1.85 | $2.15 |
| Signature Confirmation (Original Signature) | $1.90 | $2.10 |
We told you, we keep you posted!
- The Moms' Buzz
source: www.usps.com, www.stamps.com.
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Upcoming post: Don't miss next Monday's post (4/30/07) by our guest blogger Anastasia Goldstein, author of "Totally Wired" -What Teens and Tweens are Really Doing Online! In this post, Anastasia Goldstein will be covering issues like: online social networking, online journaling, cyber bullying, and much more. Stay tuned and in the meantime, feel free to snoop a bit on her book's site www.totallywiredbook.com. - The Moms' Buzz.
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