Our post office system here in the US has really made significant changes and increases this week, especially for shipping international, looks like Canada has increased the most. I shipped a package to Canada last week that was over 2 pounds-the same price will get you 3 ounces shipped now. They have changed the names of services especially for packages, and they have greatly increased the prices some have doubled or more why did they do that??.This will greatly hurt business's like ebay and etsy sellers, and other online sellers.
The difficult thing is I can not seem to find an actual table that lists the new prices. I have found links to it-but they go no where. I found general information about it on stamps.com but their links in the pdf file for the new rates do not open up either.
So I guess it is suppose to be all a mystery-lol Has anyone found an actual chart online with the rates for the new international first class packages? I would greatly appreciate it thank you.
Hopefully these increases for USPS will put them in the Green..they are always functioning in the red.. I only ship this way anymore cause of price but also you don't have to be home to receive package and you don't have to travel to worlds unknown to pick them up....everyone has their Post Office in their neighborhood making it so easy.
ReplyDeleteHere's a link to a printable chart for the new postage rates: http://www.pb.com/docs/US/pdf/Microsite/Postal-Information/quick-guide-2013.pdf
ReplyDeleteIt's from pitney-bowes. Hope it helps! I hate how expensive it is to ship anywhere these days. I have tons of family in the UK, and friends as far away as Australia. Sending gifts to them is a challenge.
Shipping to the UK is ridiculous! Hold on for the weather ride today Kathy!! We are just one county over from the tornado watch.
ReplyDeleteI saw that-we can use the rain but not the t storms or tornadoes--I know the postage increases are so out of line, they have never been that crazy with their increases before. My giveaway drawing is mostly international participants too--oh well stay dry and safe
ReplyDeleteI think shipping rates, generally, are much higher now than previously. It's the same here in the UK. I try to avoid any international shipping these days. When buying a birthday or Christmas gift for Joanne, I buy it from Amazon US, so only get charged internal US rates.
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