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postage stamps going up

catter70 — Fri, 11 Apr 2025 20:16:47 GMT

I just read that forever stamps are rising in price from 73 cents to 78 cents on July 12. Guess I'll start buying now and then, though, I don't use near as many as I used to.

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We rescue cats — Fri, 11 Apr 2025 20:48:26 GMT

I'd be surprised if any of us do, I know I don't-they are saying this is part of the reason for the increase. That seems counter intuitive to me....you want us to mail more so you raise the price of postage?

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ROMARY — Fri, 11 Apr 2025 21:10:43 GMT

'Still'.......I think that having a plain stamp option at a lower price rate would be a good thing. For mailing bills, correspondence, etc.

There are plenty of other customers who would love to keep the beautiful stamp options for special mailings, etc.

'It would all work out' in the long run, imo.

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geezerette — Fri, 11 Apr 2025 21:22:13 GMT

There's quite a discussion about it in this thread:

https://community.qvc.com/t5/Community-Chat/Possible-new-stamp-price-increase/m-p/8804730

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bikerbabe — Fri, 11 Apr 2025 22:41:50 GMT

@ROMARY wrote:
'Still'.......I think that having a plain stamp option at a lower price rate would be a good thing. For mailing bills, correspondence, etc.

There are plenty of other customers who would love to keep the beautiful stamp options for special mailings, etc.

'It would all work out' in the long run, imo.

That's the plain flag stamps. You're paying for the SERVICE.

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AuntG — Fri, 11 Apr 2025 23:00:07 GMT

Bought a big supply when they were sixty something. I suppose we should get some again. I still like to send cards and invitations by mail.

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JYWilliams — Fri, 11 Apr 2025 23:14:22 GMT

I also still mail cards so I guess I better stock up.

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tansy — Fri, 11 Apr 2025 23:18:48 GMT

The high price of a greeting card is what surprises me.

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Speedy girl — Fri, 11 Apr 2025 23:55:09 GMT

I still like to send cards and letters often, so I will pay the increase. It's worth it to me to keep in touch that way with people and I really do love the pretty or unique stamps!

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Winkk — Sat, 12 Apr 2025 00:20:13 GMT

@tansy wrote:
The high price of a greeting card is what surprises me.

@tansy -- I totally agree. Cards at the Hallmark stores have gotten so expensive. I picked up a BD I liked but saw it was $6.95. I put it back.

We have a dollar store close by that sells really nice cards. That's where I go now.

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Snooky60 — Sat, 12 Apr 2025 18:30:30 GMT

@Winkk - I do the same- dollar stores- very nice selection👍

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San Antonio Gal — Sat, 12 Apr 2025 21:06:46 GMT

As infrequently as I use a stamp, the increase does not bother me. However, the service you are getting to mail something is well worth the price.

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JoyFilled Warrior — Sun, 13 Apr 2025 03:21:35 GMT

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SharkE — Sun, 13 Apr 2025 03:34:00 GMT

@tansy wrote:
The high price of a greeting card is what surprises me.

Go to Ollie's, Everything's a dollar stores. Real cheap cards and pretty ones not cheap looking.

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JoyFilled Warrior — Sun, 13 Apr 2025 03:43:15 GMT

@Hi @catter70 Thanks for the info.

I send some Cards, and a couple of Checks to places I want to have very limited Info on me. Helps me keep an addt'l level of security.

When my beloved late Dad was living, I sent him Cards (& ditties) numerous times a week. In part to keep telling him I love him, over & over, but also to keep him moving getting exercise (to the mailbox), otherwise he went to Rehab frequently to get back in shape.

So I have umpty-nine "LOVE" Forever stamps. Just cant make myself pay any bills with a LOVE stamps (yet) but have a bunch!

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Tinkrbl44 — Sun, 13 Apr 2025 23:54:00 GMT

Thinking back about the USPS .....

I think the smartest decision they ever made was the FOREVER STAMP concept.

Forever makes this simpler (and less costly) for everyone.

i recall when I was a kid, my Dad would get annoyed with the occasional postage increase because you had to buy additional two-cent or four-cent stamps to place next to the stamp purchased before the increase.

I still have some four-cent stamps in my stamp box ... one of the last side stamps before they went to the Forever system.

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lynnie61 — Mon, 14 Apr 2025 09:55:53 GMT

I was always a big supporter of our local Hallmark store. I want to support local businesses, but some of the cards are getting so high. At Christmas, I put several back. $7-$8 for a few. No wonder so many cards stores have closed. Still went and got some "special" cards at Dollar Tree. A little less embellished, but nice sentiments. Added some glitter and stickers to the envelopes. Most were $1.

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CelticCrafter — Mon, 14 Apr 2025 12:38:43 GMT

@tansy wrote:
The high price of a greeting card is what surprises me.

@tansy That's why I buy them at Dollar Tree. I'd rather see $1 end up in the recycling bin than the $4 or $5 for the Hallmark.

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Rockycoast — Mon, 14 Apr 2025 14:35:10 GMT

78 cents for a stamp is still a bargain. Your card can go clear across the country for that price. Not worried, will still send out many birthday, anniversary and Christmas cards.

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katie1859 — Tue, 15 Apr 2025 13:01:55 GMT

Postage going up

service going down

.78 cents soon

Another waste

They hardly do a good job now

Chicago news yesterday....USPS wanted by police for stealing 150k from mail

SMH