New Postage Rates - Today

Published 14 May 07 08:28 AM | Ben 
As most of you already know, new postage rates go into effect today.  Priority Mail is going up an average of 13.6%.  The biggest change is for larger packages going to zones 5 through 8 (over 600 miles).  Any package over a cubic foot will be billed by dimensions instead of weight, (if the dimensions out weigh the weight??). This is in addition to the balloon rate (20lbs) that you have to pay for items with a dimensional weight of over 84in.  I have yet to find a good explanation of the whole pricing structure. My suggestion is use UPS for larger packages until you get a feel for the rates.  I am updating our rate information now and the new rates should be coming up shortly.  Until then, enjoy the old rates while they last.
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# Phil said on May 15, 2007 1:46 AM:

Ben,

Will you be utilizing the new USPS special priced Priority Mail International service. This is a flat rate box up to 20 pounds (9kilos) for only $37us to all countries....Brilliant price in comparison to old service

Phil

# Ben said on May 15, 2007 7:22 AM:

Phil, I will look into that and post it in the forums when we do.  I am trying to incorporate all the flat rate boxes into our system.

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