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Monday, January 28, 2013

United States Postal Service's Postage Rates Increase

New stamp will allow you to mail letters anywhere in the world for $1.10.

The cost of sending most letters and packages jumped slightly over the weekend when the U.S. Postal Service increased its rates to help cover the costs of delivering the mail. Forever Stamps, the ones that remain good despite future postal rate increases, increased to 46 cents Sunday. Here's a rundown of price increases: The USPS will also introduce a new First-Class Mail Global Forever Stamp. The stamp allows people to mail letters anywhere in the world for $1.10. In addition, several new shipping services products will be available in January. Free tracking will be offered to all packages, including retail Priority Mail and Parcel Post. Priority Mail rates also will see an increase. The new rates are as follows:

Wednesday, December 12, 2012

What Are USPS Deadlines for Mailing Holiday Packages?

The U.S. Postal Service and UPS Store in Chelsea offer tips and suggestions so holiday packages arrive in time for the holidays.

Are you one of the many holiday revelers with families and friends spread all across the country and the world? If so, even before you dive into that gift list, it's important to know how early you must buy, wrap and post holiday gifts so they leave Walpole and get to their destination in time for the holidays. Here are some suggestions and mailing deadline dates from the U.S. Postal Service to ensure your gifts are delivered on time and in one piece: Packing tips from the USPS: Calculated for Dec. 25, 2012. Domestic Mail Class/Product Dates First-Class Mail® Service Dec. 20 Priority Mail® Service Dec. 21 Express Mail® Service Dec. 22 Parcel Post® Service Dec. 14 Destination Network Distribution Center (DNDC) Drop Ship Dec. 19 Destination …

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