July 5, 2023
This weekend — prices are going up for your letters, postcards and forever stamps.
And if you’re thinking – didn’t prices just go up in January? Yes…they did. But they’re going up again. Why? The United States Post Office says they’re trying to offset inflation and bring in “much needed revenue.”
So here’s what you need to know.
As of this Sunday, July 9th…
Forever stamps will increase from 63 cents to 66 cents
A 1-oz letter will increase from 63 cents to 66 cents
A 1-oz metered letter will increase from 60 cents to 63 cents
Domestic postcards will increase from 48 cents to 51 cents
A 1-ounce letter mailed to another country will increase from $1.45 to $1.50
Postcards mailed to another country will increase from $1.45 to $1.50
Plus – there’s a new service called the Ground Advantage plan which will combine and replace other programs. The post office says this program is going to be 3% cheaper for retail customers and about 1% cheaper for commercial prices and includes
Free package pickup service at homes or offices
Tracking is included
$100 insurance included, with $5,000 more available to purchase
Packages ship in 2 to 5 business days
USPS price change info here
USPS info on ground advantage plan here.
