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Frequently Asked Questions General When will the new prices take effect? The new prices take effect Monday, May 11, 2009. Where can I find a complete list of all new prices and fees? The complete list of prices and fees is contained in the new Price List at usps.com/prices/pricechanges.htm. Click “See Complete Price List (PDF).” What prices are changing?
When were the new prices announced? We announced these prices on Feb.10. Are my Forever Stamps valid for the new First-Class Mail letter price? Yes. The postage value of the Forever Stamp is always the First-Class Mail single-piece 1-ounce letter price in effect on the day of use. Forever Stamps purchased through May 10 will be good for 44 cents postage starting May 11. One-ounce letters with Forever Stamps will not require additional postage. As always, customers will need additional postage for letters weighing more than 1 ounce, letters subject to the nonmachinable surcharge and mailpieces that are larger than letter size. How much is the Forever Stamp? Effective May 11, the Forever Stamp will sell for 44 cents and will be available in booklets of 20 for $8.80. Sheets of 18 stamps will continue to be available from our Automated Postal Centers and at select ATMs for $7.92. Are Forever Stamps available in coils or other formats? No, but we will have other 44-cent stamps available in coils and panes. I have several types of stamps with no denomination. How can I determine the value of these stamps? See Quick Service Guide 604a on Postal Explorer at pe.usps.com. It lists nondenominated stamps, stamped cards and stamped envelopes, and their postage values. Will the price of the Breast Cancer Research Stamp change? No, the price remains 55 cents. The postage value of the Breast Cancer Research Stamp is the domestic First-Class Mail single-piece 1-ounce letter price that is in effect on the day of use. Can I apply my 42-cent stamps toward the purchase of 44-cent and other stamps? Stamps cannot be exchanged unless mistakes were made when originally purchased, or your stamps were defective when purchased. Post Offices have ample supplies of 1- and 2-cent stamps. Remember, the postage value of Forever Stamps is the domestic First-Class Mail 1-ounce letter price that is in effect on the day of use, so no additional stamps are needed. I see there will be a 64-cent stamp. Is this a new price category? It is not a new price category. The 64-cent stamp offers the convenience of paying postage for 1-ounce nonmachinable letters, such as square greeting cards and invitations, with a single stamp. The stamp will be available June 15. USPS raised mailing services prices last May. Why are prices going up again? We adjust prices for mailing services each May to provide smaller, more predictable price changes. First-Class Mail Will there be an increase to the price for additional ounces? The price for additional ounces for retail (singlepiece) First-Class Mail letters, large envelopes and packages remains 17 cents for each additional ounce. Will the price for additional ounces for presorted First-Class Mail letters increase? The price for each additional ounce for automation and presorted letters remains 12.5 cents. The maximum weight is 3.5 ounces. Is the nonmachinable surcharge increasing? The nonmachinable surcharge for First-Class Mail letters remains 20 cents. Keep in mind, the nonmachinable surcharge applies to letters only. It does not apply to large envelopes and packages, which have separate prices. Will the price for postcards increase? Yes, the new price is 28 cents for eligible postcards. Stamped cards increase to 31 cents each. |
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