Rising postal rates

traveler · ‎03-09-2010

In January Alaska, Hawaii,American territories are all getting a 9.32% increase in postal rates. Seems like it means fewer purchases here.

simplyfriends · ‎12-24-2010

I purchased a very large assortment of forever stamps years ago and still use them. I'm not sure how much it costs to mail a card or lettrr because I use my forever stamps. Buy yes, I agree mailing a package or ordering on line will get costlier as shipping issues still exist.

Snowpuppy · ‎03-09-2010

While I'm not a diehard shopper, I'll gladly pay for shipping and returns within reason if it's cheaper than getting in my vehicle and driving somewhere to shop or return.

Most big box stores are at least an hour away from me.

millieshops · ‎03-09-2010

@traveler As costs for many things we are used to having go up, I'm paying attention to those I can control and those I can't. Right now, I'm faced with more costs beyond my control than those I can reduce or eliminate.

I'm within the mainland, so I can just continue to order needs - I've cut the "maybes" a long time ago. I'm okay for now, but the idea that more and more people are living to 100 or more really makes me uneasy. Time flies in this old age!

frenchie · ‎03-12-2010

The greeting card business is hurting already. I sent no Christmas cards at all this year, I only received two. My family will get their cards when I see them. Local mail should be less. When I was young, if you left the envelope unsealed, it cost less. I have no problem paying to send cross country, but local is rediculous.

Puppy Lips · ‎05-09-2010

@frenchie wrote:
The greeting card business is hurting already. I sent no Christmas cards at all this year, I only received two. My family will get their cards when I see them. Local mail should be less. When I was young, if you left the envelope unsealed, it cost less. I have no problem paying to send cross country, but local is rediculous.

@frenchie Just curious. Why would it cost less if you left the envelope unsealed? Didn't they worry about the contents falling out?

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geezerette · ‎03-16-2010

@Puppy Lips wrote:
@frenchie wrote:
The greeting card business is hurting already. I sent no Christmas cards at all this year, I only received two. My family will get their cards when I see them. Local mail should be less. When I was young, if you left the envelope unsealed, it cost less. I have no problem paying to send cross country, but local is rediculous.
@frenchie Just curious. Why would it cost less if you left the envelope unsealed? Didn't they worry about the contents falling out?

@Puppy Lips

We folded the top of the envelope (the part you wet/lick) into the bottom. It was quite sturdy for normal envelopes that were not overstuffed.

Teddixat · ‎10-04-2010

@Puppy Lips the price of greeting cards themselves is ridiculous.

Snowpuppy · ‎03-09-2010

@Teddixat wrote:
@Puppy Lips the price of greeting cards themselves is ridiculous.

If they were a Lunchtime Special with EZ pay, they'd go flying out the door. 😄

Nightowlz · ‎03-11-2010

That's a pretty good increase for those in Alaska, Hawaii & American territories. Only adds to the cost of what your are ordering.

I shop online a lot because there's nothing available around here. I watch what I'm ordering online because I don't want to throw money in the trash on return shipping costs. If I'm pretty sure it will work out or fit etc I will order it. If I have any doubts I pass.