Stamp Price Increase Is Official (Here’s How Much It’ll Cost You)
Another 2024 stamp price increase is here. Here’s what you need to know.
The United States Postal Service has officially increased the price of First-Class Forever Stamps from 68¢ to 73¢. In addition, USPS has increased the cost of metered letters, postcards, and international mail by almost 8%.
The Postal Service is also seeking price adjustments for Special Services products, including Certified Mail and money order fees. However, there will be no price increase for Post Office Box rental fees, and there will be a price reduction of 10% on postal insurance when mailing an item.
The Mailing Services price changes include:
Looking to save on shipping?
Consider using Media Mail when eligible. Media Mail is a shipping service offered by the USPS that can be used to send non-time-sensitive, educational materials. These can include items like books, educational references, CDs, DVDs, and more. Check the USPS website for a full list of eligible items.
If your items do qualify, you’re in luck as Media Mail prices are considerably lower than other services and start as low as $4.13. Just keep in mind that in exchange for the low price, Media Mail shipments take a little longer to be delivered – typically between 2-8 business days.
If you ship packages frequently, you may also want to consider joining the FedEx Rewards program to snag discounts of 15% – 30% off your shipments. If you prefer UPS, the shipping service offers discounts to AAA and AARP members.
Looks like I have a reason not to send Christmas cards this year.
Buy cheaper boxed cards, or send postcards. The price increase is .05 each, so sending 20 cards will cost you just $1 more. There has to be somewhere in your life where you can save $1 to make up for it.