USPS UPDATE—Since January 22, 2012, it now costs a penny more (up to $0.45, from $0.44) to mail letters within the United States, the first price change for First-Class Mail since 2009.
The announcement offers good news for customers that normally mail First-Class Mail Presort newsletters, statements, bills or annual appeals with multiple inserts. Now, the second ounce for presorted letters will be free. “This gives companies expanded opportunities to advertise new services and products to their customers as part of their normal mailings,” said Paul Vogel, president and chief marketing/sales officer.
Highlights of the new pricing that went into effect on Jan. 22, include:
- Letters (full rate up to 1 oz.) – 1-cent increase to 45 cents.
- Letters (full rate) additional ounces – unchanged at 20 cents.
- Postcards (full rate) – 3-cent increase to 32 cents.
- Pay for the first ounce, get the second ounce free for Presort First-Class Mail. Call for details.
West Press recommends taking advantage of postal discounts offered on presorted mail to help offset the postage increase. For more information contact your account executive at 520.624.4939.
