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new USPS rates and other changes
r.c.c participants in the U.S. are probably aware that the cost of
mailing a first class letter is increasing to 41 cents (for up to 1 oz.) on Monday, May 14. Quite a few other changes relevant to those of us who send or receive numismatic material through the mail go into effect the same day. A few of the changes are summarized below. See the U.S. Postal Service web site (www.usps.com) for full details. As of Saturday morning, May 12, their online mailing cost calculator was still using the soon to be obsolete rate schedule. 1st class postage for packages: Large envelopes and packages will be charged different rates than "regular" letters. Anything more than 1/4" thick - which may include any coin with adequate protection - is considered a package and will cost $1.13 for up to 1 oz. and 17 cents for each additional ounce or fraction thereof. Priority mail postage: The new priority mail rate for items weighing up to 1 lb. and flat rate envelopes is $4.60. Flat rate boxes will be charged $8.95 (USPS was quoting $9.15 but their web site now says $8.95). If over 1 lb. and not in flat rate packaging, postage will continue to be calculated based on weight and number of zones (a measure of distance) crossed. Insurance: A signature at delivery will now be obtained only for packages insured for more than $200. Items insured for $200 or less will only be scanned when delivered. A new form is being introduced for the latter. It's similar to the old "blue label" form but has black ink. Insurance will be less expensive than before for items insured for more than $50 but not more than $200. The insurance fee will be $4.60 for items valued at more than $200 but not more than $300. Add $0.90 for each $100 of additional value. I've been told that insurance claims can be filed online but haven't been able to verify that. Registered Mail: Rates are going up. The value at which the registered mail fee becomes less expensive than insurance will be above $1200 vs. about $700 previously. Registered mail will be worth considering at less than this break even point due to the added security. Delivery and Signature Confirmation: Delivery confirmation for priority mail will still be free, if you use the USPS web site to prepare a shipping label. The "retail rate" will be 65 cents for priority mail and 75 cents for packages sent by other means. The retail rate for signature confirmation will be $2.10. Media Mail (book rate): Postage will be higher for eligible packages weighing 4 lb. or less. Rates for packages heavier than 4 lb. will decrease a bit. International Mail: Mailing services are being consolidated. Priority mail will be available at $16 and up. Check the USPS web site for more info. -- Chuck D'Ambra, Telesphere Numismatics *new* web site address: www.telecoins.com remove the upper case letters if replying by e-mail |
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new USPS rates and other changes
"Chuck D'Ambra" wrote in message ... r.c.c participants in the U.S. are probably aware that the cost of mailing a first class letter is increasing to 41 cents (for up to 1 oz.) on Monday, May 14. Quite a few other changes relevant to those of us who send or receive numismatic material through the mail go into effect the same day. A few of the changes are summarized below. See the U.S. Postal Service web site (www.usps.com) for full details. As of Saturday morning, May 12, their online mailing cost calculator was still using the soon to be obsolete rate schedule. 1st class postage for packages: Large envelopes and packages will be charged different rates than "regular" letters. Anything more than 1/4" thick - which may include any coin with adequate protection - is considered a package and will cost $1.13 for up to 1 oz. and 17 cents for each additional ounce or fraction thereof. Priority mail postage: The new priority mail rate for items weighing up to 1 lb. and flat rate envelopes is $4.60. Flat rate boxes will be charged $8.95 (USPS was quoting $9.15 but their web site now says $8.95). If over 1 lb. and not in flat rate packaging, postage will continue to be calculated based on weight and number of zones (a measure of distance) crossed. Insurance: A signature at delivery will now be obtained only for packages insured for more than $200. Items insured for $200 or less will only be scanned when delivered. A new form is being introduced for the latter. It's similar to the old "blue label" form but has black ink. Insurance will be less expensive than before for items insured for more than $50 but not more than $200. The insurance fee will be $4.60 for items valued at more than $200 but not more than $300. Add $0.90 for each $100 of additional value. I've been told that insurance claims can be filed online but haven't been able to verify that. Registered Mail: Rates are going up. The value at which the registered mail fee becomes less expensive than insurance will be above $1200 vs. about $700 previously. Registered mail will be worth considering at less than this break even point due to the added security. Delivery and Signature Confirmation: Delivery confirmation for priority mail will still be free, if you use the USPS web site to prepare a shipping label. The "retail rate" will be 65 cents for priority mail and 75 cents for packages sent by other means. The retail rate for signature confirmation will be $2.10. Media Mail (book rate): Postage will be higher for eligible packages weighing 4 lb. or less. Rates for packages heavier than 4 lb. will decrease a bit. International Mail: Mailing services are being consolidated. Priority mail will be available at $16 and up. Check the USPS web site for more info. Yup, and just for that I'm going to double the shipping and handling charges on all my eBay auctions. James 'not to worry, I never sell anything' |
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Chuck D'Ambra wrote:
r.c.c participants in the U.S. are probably aware that the cost of mailing a first class letter is increasing to 41 cents (for up to 1 oz.) on Monday, May 14. Quite a few other changes relevant to those of us who send or receive numismatic material through the mail go into effect the same day. A few of the changes are summarized below. See the U.S. Postal Service web site (www.usps.com) for full details. As of Saturday morning, May 12, their online mailing cost calculator was still using the soon to be obsolete rate schedule. This chart has not been updated but you may want to bookmark it and maybe even print it out before Monday when it should be updated than you will have a comparison of old to new rates. http://pe.usps.gov/cpim/ftp/notices/not123/not123.pdf -- Those who would give up ESSENTIAL LIBERTY to purchase a little TEMPORARY SAFETY, deserve neither LIBERTY nor SAFETY. Pennsylvania Assembly November 11, 1755 |
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On May 12, 3:41�pm, George D wrote:
Chuck D'Ambra wrote: r.c.c participants in the U.S. are probably aware that the cost of mailing a first class letter is increasing to 41 cents (for up to 1 oz.) on Monday, May 14. *Quite a few other changes relevant to those of us who send or receive numismatic material through the mail go into effect the same day. *A few of the changes are summarized below. *See the U.S. Postal Service web site (www.usps.com) for full details. *As of Saturday morning, May 12, their online mailing cost calculator was still using the soon to be obsolete rate schedule. This chart has not been updated but you may want to bookmark it and maybe even print it out before Monday when it should be updated than you will have a comparison of old to new rates. http://pe.usps.gov/cpim/ftp/notices/not123/not123.pdf The new chart is available on the USPS website: http://pe.usps.com/RateCase2007/Noti.../Notice123.pdf I would mention that it was called First Class up to 13 oz, at which time it was changed to Priority. The truth is the Post Office pushed for people to put their single page letter in a Priority envelope and charged Priority rates, even though it did NOTHING to speed up delivery. A 39� stamped envelope moved just as fast as a $4.05 Priority envelope. Lastly, at least for me, the basic guide to go Flat Rate box is two pounds (or four rolls of quarters). Mailing four or more rolls of quarters from NY State to somewhere west of the Mississippi makes the Flat Rate box the only way to go. Jerry |
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Mr. Jaggers wrote:
"Chuck D'Ambra" wrote in message ... r.c.c participants in the U.S. are probably aware that the cost of mailing a first class letter is increasing to 41 cents (for up to 1 oz.) on Monday, May 14. Quite a few other changes relevant to those of us who send or receive numismatic material through the mail go into effect the same day. A few of the changes are summarized below. See the U.S. Postal Service web site (www.usps.com) for full details. As of Saturday morning, May 12, their online mailing cost calculator was still using the soon to be obsolete rate schedule. 1st class postage for packages: Large envelopes and packages will be charged different rates than "regular" letters. Anything more than 1/4" thick - which may include any coin with adequate protection - is considered a package and will cost $1.13 for up to 1 oz. and 17 cents for each additional ounce or fraction thereof. Priority mail postage: The new priority mail rate for items weighing up to 1 lb. and flat rate envelopes is $4.60. Flat rate boxes will be charged $8.95 (USPS was quoting $9.15 but their web site now says $8.95). If over 1 lb. and not in flat rate packaging, postage will continue to be calculated based on weight and number of zones (a measure of distance) crossed. Insurance: A signature at delivery will now be obtained only for packages insured for more than $200. Items insured for $200 or less will only be scanned when delivered. A new form is being introduced for the latter. It's similar to the old "blue label" form but has black ink. Insurance will be less expensive than before for items insured for more than $50 but not more than $200. The insurance fee will be $4.60 for items valued at more than $200 but not more than $300. Add $0.90 for each $100 of additional value. I've been told that insurance claims can be filed online but haven't been able to verify that. Registered Mail: Rates are going up. The value at which the registered mail fee becomes less expensive than insurance will be above $1200 vs. about $700 previously. Registered mail will be worth considering at less than this break even point due to the added security. Delivery and Signature Confirmation: Delivery confirmation for priority mail will still be free, if you use the USPS web site to prepare a shipping label. The "retail rate" will be 65 cents for priority mail and 75 cents for packages sent by other means. The retail rate for signature confirmation will be $2.10. Media Mail (book rate): Postage will be higher for eligible packages weighing 4 lb. or less. Rates for packages heavier than 4 lb. will decrease a bit. International Mail: Mailing services are being consolidated. Priority mail will be available at $16 and up. Check the USPS web site for more info. Yup, and just for that I'm going to double the shipping and handling charges on all my eBay auctions. James 'not to worry, I never sell anything' Then I'll charge you 50% of that for the pleasure of doing business with you. :-) ;-) :-D John |
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"John DeBoo" wrote in message . .. Mr. Jaggers wrote: "Chuck D'Ambra" wrote in message ... r.c.c participants in the U.S. are probably aware that the cost of mailing a first class letter is increasing to 41 cents (for up to 1 oz.) on Monday, May 14. Quite a few other changes relevant to those of us who send or receive numismatic material through the mail go into effect the same day. A few of the changes are summarized below. See the U.S. Postal Service web site (www.usps.com) for full details. As of Saturday morning, May 12, their online mailing cost calculator was still using the soon to be obsolete rate schedule. 1st class postage for packages: Large envelopes and packages will be charged different rates than "regular" letters. Anything more than 1/4" thick - which may include any coin with adequate protection - is considered a package and will cost $1.13 for up to 1 oz. and 17 cents for each additional ounce or fraction thereof. Priority mail postage: The new priority mail rate for items weighing up to 1 lb. and flat rate envelopes is $4.60. Flat rate boxes will be charged $8.95 (USPS was quoting $9.15 but their web site now says $8.95). If over 1 lb. and not in flat rate packaging, postage will continue to be calculated based on weight and number of zones (a measure of distance) crossed. Insurance: A signature at delivery will now be obtained only for packages insured for more than $200. Items insured for $200 or less will only be scanned when delivered. A new form is being introduced for the latter. It's similar to the old "blue label" form but has black ink. Insurance will be less expensive than before for items insured for more than $50 but not more than $200. The insurance fee will be $4.60 for items valued at more than $200 but not more than $300. Add $0.90 for each $100 of additional value. I've been told that insurance claims can be filed online but haven't been able to verify that. Registered Mail: Rates are going up. The value at which the registered mail fee becomes less expensive than insurance will be above $1200 vs. about $700 previously. Registered mail will be worth considering at less than this break even point due to the added security. Delivery and Signature Confirmation: Delivery confirmation for priority mail will still be free, if you use the USPS web site to prepare a shipping label. The "retail rate" will be 65 cents for priority mail and 75 cents for packages sent by other means. The retail rate for signature confirmation will be $2.10. Media Mail (book rate): Postage will be higher for eligible packages weighing 4 lb. or less. Rates for packages heavier than 4 lb. will decrease a bit. International Mail: Mailing services are being consolidated. Priority mail will be available at $16 and up. Check the USPS web site for more info. Yup, and just for that I'm going to double the shipping and handling charges on all my eBay auctions. James 'not to worry, I never sell anything' Then I'll charge you 50% of that for the pleasure of doing business with you. :-) ;-) :-D John Let's see, 50% of 200%, that comes to...to...to...250%...no, 150...no...oh, heck, whatever works for you. James 'math is so hard' |
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I send most coins in the small flat rate box which has been $4.05. There
was a large flat rate box that went for $8.10. Does anyone know if there still will be two sizes with 1 or 2 flat rate stamps? (Of course I had just purchased another 10 $4.05 stamps!) Bruce Jerry Dennis wrote: On May 12, 3:41�pm, George D wrote: Chuck D'Ambra wrote: r.c.c participants in the U.S. are probably aware that the cost of mailing a first class letter is increasing to 41 cents (for up to 1 oz.) on Monday, May 14. ?Quite a few other changes relevant to those of us who send or receive numismatic material through the mail go into effect the same day. ?A few of the changes are summarized below. ?See the U.S. Postal Service web site (www.usps.com) for full details. ?As of Saturday morning, May 12, their online mailing cost calculator was still using the soon to be obsolete rate schedule. This chart has not been updated but you may want to bookmark it and maybe even print it out before Monday when it should be updated than you will have a comparison of old to new rates. http://pe.usps.gov/cpim/ftp/notices/not123/not123.pdf The new chart is available on the USPS website: http://pe.usps.com/RateCase2007/Noti.../Notice123.pdf I would mention that it was called First Class up to 13 oz, at which time it was changed to Priority. The truth is the Post Office pushed for people to put their single page letter in a Priority envelope and charged Priority rates, even though it did NOTHING to speed up delivery. A 39� stamped envelope moved just as fast as a $4.05 Priority envelope. Lastly, at least for me, the basic guide to go Flat Rate box is two pounds (or four rolls of quarters). Mailing four or more rolls of quarters from NY State to somewhere west of the Mississippi makes the Flat Rate box the only way to go. Jerry |
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It looks like the old small flat rate box is gone if I am reading the
Post Office chart right. Of course I have about 47 of these boxes! Maybe I can sell them on eBay! Bruce Bruce Farley wrote: I send most coins in the small flat rate box which has been $4.05. There was a large flat rate box that went for $8.10. Does anyone know if there still will be two sizes with 1 or 2 flat rate stamps? (Of course I had just purchased another 10 $4.05 stamps!) Bruce Jerry Dennis wrote: On May 12, 3:41�pm, George D wrote: Chuck D'Ambra wrote: r.c.c participants in the U.S. are probably aware that the cost of mailing a first class letter is increasing to 41 cents (for up to 1 oz.) on Monday, May 14. ?Quite a few other changes relevant to those of us who send or receive numismatic material through the mail go into effect the same day. ?A few of the changes are summarized below. ?See the U.S. Postal Service web site (www.usps.com) for full details. ?As of Saturday morning, May 12, their online mailing cost calculator was still using the soon to be obsolete rate schedule. This chart has not been updated but you may want to bookmark it and maybe even print it out before Monday when it should be updated than you will have a comparison of old to new rates. http://pe.usps.gov/cpim/ftp/notices/not123/not123.pdf The new chart is available on the USPS website: http://pe.usps.com/RateCase2007/Noti.../Notice123.pdf I would mention that it was called First Class up to 13 oz, at which time it was changed to Priority. The truth is the Post Office pushed for people to put their single page letter in a Priority envelope and charged Priority rates, even though it did NOTHING to speed up delivery. A 39� stamped envelope moved just as fast as a $4.05 Priority envelope. Lastly, at least for me, the basic guide to go Flat Rate box is two pounds (or four rolls of quarters). Mailing four or more rolls of quarters from NY State to somewhere west of the Mississippi makes the Flat Rate box the only way to go. Jerry |
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Bruce Farley wrote: It looks like the old small flat rate box is gone if I am reading the Post Office chart right. Of course I have about 47 of these boxes! Maybe I can sell them on eBay! Bruce Bruce Farley wrote: I send most coins in the small flat rate box which has been $4.05. There was a large flat rate box that went for $8.10. Does anyone know if there still will be two sizes with 1 or 2 flat rate stamps? (Of course I had just purchased another 10 $4.05 stamps!) Bruce There's a flat rate envelope, which has been $4.05 and will now be $4.60. There's also two different flat rate boxes, which both required $8.10 worth of postage and will now be either $8.95 or $9.15, depending on which rate the USPS has been quoting is correct (should know for sure tomorrow). -- Chuck D'Ambra, Telesphere Numismatics *new* web site address: www.telecoins.com remove the upper case letters if replying by e-mail |
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On Sun, 13 May 2007 10:50:27 -0700, Bruce Farley wrote:
I send most coins in the small flat rate box which has been $4.05. There was a large flat rate box that went for $8.10. Does anyone know if there still will be two sizes with 1 or 2 flat rate stamps? Oh, good lord, don't call the smaller flat rate box a flat rate box! Can open, worms everywhere. |
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