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2008 Rate Hike
Here's a quick look at the new rates going into effect May 12th:
| Selected Prices & Services | Current | New (Effective May 12) |
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First-Class Mail Letter (1 oz.) |
41¢ |
42¢ |
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First-Class Mail Letter (2 oz.) |
58¢ |
59¢ |
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Postcard |
26¢ |
27¢ |
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Large Envelope (2 oz.) |
97¢ |
$1.00 |
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Priority Mail (1 lb) |
$4.60 |
$4.80 |
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Express Mail (1 lb) |
$16.25 |
$16.50 |
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Certified Mail |
$2.65 |
$2.70 |
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First-Class Mail International Letter (1oz. to Canada & Mexico) |
69¢ |
72¢ |
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First-Class Mail International Selected Prices & ) |
90¢ |
94¢ |
For more information and discussion, start here in our message board.
New 42¢ stamps start coming out about a month before the rates go into effect. Check our U.S. Stamp Program for more information. Click on the stamp name for thumbnail illustrations.