Postal rates for First-Class Mail, Standard Mail, Periodicals, Single-Piece Parcel Post Will Not Increase In 2010
According to a DMM Advisory from the USPS, dated October 15, 2009, they will not increase prices for market dominant products in calendar year 2010. “Simply stated, there will not be a price increase for market dominant products including First-Class Mail, Standard Mail, periodicals, single-piece Parcel Post. There will be no exigent price increase for these products.”
According to the DMM Advisory, “this is the right decision at the right time for the right reason. Promoting the value of mail and encouraging its continued use is essential for jobs, the economy, and the future of both the Postal Service and the mailing industry.”
Increasing postal rates might have generated much needed revenue for the USPS but in the long term could drive additional mail out of the system. This is good news for customers and for the mailing industry. If you are wondering what will happen to other products not mentioned, “changes in pricing for our competitive products – Priority Mail, Express Mail, Parcel Select, and most international products – are under consideration. We expect to announce a decision in November.”
“Mail is the most effective means of communication and advertising and we will continue to work together to increase the value of the mail. Mail is a smart investment for the future.”
