Effective Sunday, Jan. 27, 2019, postage rates in the United States have gone up by about 2.5 percent on average. Rates vary, however, According to the United States Postal Service, mailing services are based on the Consumer Price Index, but shipping services are adjusted according to market conditions. It is believed that the new rates will keep the USPS competitive while at the same time provide it with some much-needed revenue,
The proposed Mailing Services price changes include:
| First Class Mail – 2019 Rates INCREASE PER LETTER – 2019 rates vs. 2018 rates |
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| Mailpiece Weight | 2019 | 2018 | Increase |
| Letters – 1 oz. | $0.55 | $0.50 | $0.05 |
| Letters – Additional Ounces | $0.15 | $0.21 | ($0.06) |
| Metered Mail Letters (Stamps.com Rate) – 1 oz. | $0.50 | $0.47 | $0.03 |
| Metered Mail Letters (Stamps.com Rate) Additional Ounces |
$0.15 | $0.21 | ($0.06) |
| Flat/Large Envelope – 1 oz. | $1.00 | $1.00 | $0.00 |
| Flat/Large Envelope – Additional Ounces | $0.15 | $0.21 | ($0.06) |
| Postcards | $0.35 | $0.35 | $0.00 |
| International Letters – 1 oz. (Country Groups 1-9) |
$1.15 | $1.15 | $0.00 |
| International Postcard (Country Groups 1-9) |
$1.15 | $1.15 | $0.00 |
You can find more information on all the changes at Stamps.com.
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