Remember, first class US postage goes to 41 cents Monday May 14

[deminks]

http://examiner.gmnews.com/news/2007/0510/Front_page/029.html

New postage rates go into effect on Monday, May 14, including a 2-cent increase in the price of a first-class mail stamp.

Post offices nationwide are now selling the new 41-cent stamps and also 1- and 2-cent stamps for customers who still have a supply of 39-cent stamps, according to a press release from the U.S. Postal Service.

Customers can also order new stamps online at www.usps.com or by telephone at 1-800-STAMP-24. The new stamps are also available at Automated Postal Centers and ATM's nationwide beginning May 14.

Examples of some of the other new rates and fees effective on Monday are 1-ounce, first-class letters will mail for 41 cents; 2-ounce, first-class letters will mail for 58 cents. Postcards will mail for 26 cents and 1-pound priority mail will mail for $4.60.

(end snip) I still have some 2 cent stamps from the last time. Hell, I still have 37 cent stamps from the last time. I do remember that there was a shortage of 2 cent stamps for a short time. I didn't realize this increase was going to happen so soon.

[MADem]

1. The baaaastids. They should just let ya use up the stamps you bought at the time.

I guess that FOREVER stamp is supposed to solve that problem in future, but why not just let it happen NOW....

[NYC]

2. Thanks. I hadn't realized it was so soon.

:hi:

[high density]

3. And if your envelope is over .25" thick, you're going to see a different rate

And then if what you're mailing is over .75" thick, you're going to see yet a different rate.

Welcome to shape based pricing!!

[jaxx]

4. Jeez I forgot about this......thx for the reminder.

I'm paying more and more by phone.

[Benhurst]

5. A good reminder, especially for those paying bills. Recommended #1