Last Day to Grab USPS First-Class Forever Stamps Before Price Increase (Starting 1/27)
Today is the last day to grab stamps before the price goes up!
On January 27th, USPS First-Class Forever Mail Stamps will increase from 50¢ per stamp to 55¢ per stamp which amounts to an extra $1 cost per book of stamps.
This is the largest percentage rise since 1991 when postage increased from 25¢ to 29¢ so you may want to head out today and stock up if you’re running low!
Also, select USPS mailing services will be increasing! As an example, Priority Mail will increase approximately 5.9%, so a small box that previously cost $7.20 to ship will rise to $7.90, while a medium box will jump from $13.65 to $14.35. Also, Priority Mail Express fees will increase by approximately 3.9%.
However, on a positive note, each additional ounce to mail a single-piece letter will be reduced from 21¢ to 15¢, so a 2-ounce stamped letter, such as a typical wedding invitation, will decrease from 71¢ to 70¢. Visit USPS for more details.