Forever Stamp really is forever
We’ve all heard that the price of a 1 ounce stamps is going up by a mere 1 cents effective May 12. What’s more important for customers to know is that the Forever Stamp is really forever! Regardless of the price of the First Class stamp, this stamp is sold at today’s price and can be used in the future. There is no depreciation in this stamp and it can be used forever.
Prices for other mailing services, such as Standard Mail, Periodicals, Package Services — including single-piece Parcel Post — and Special Services also will change. The average increase by class of mail is at or below the rate of inflation as measured by the Consumer Price Index.
“The Postal Service developed the Forever Stamp for consumers to ease the transition during price changes,” said Linda J. Welch, Dallas District Manager. “We encourage customers to buy Forever Stamps now for 41 cents, because like the name suggests, they are good forever.” The price goes up to 42 cents May 12. Consider the fact that the price of mailing a 1 oz letter across the country in 1885 for only 2 cents to a mere increase to 42 cents in 2008. This is priceless!
Prices for other mailing services, such as Standard Mail, Periodicals, Package Services — including single-piece Parcel Post — and Special Services also will change. The average increase by class of mail is at or below the rate of inflation as measured by the Consumer Price Index.
“The Postal Service developed the Forever Stamp for consumers to ease the transition during price changes,” said Linda J. Welch, Dallas District Manager. “We encourage customers to buy Forever Stamps now for 41 cents, because like the name suggests, they are good forever.” The price goes up to 42 cents May 12. Consider the fact that the price of mailing a 1 oz letter across the country in 1885 for only 2 cents to a mere increase to 42 cents in 2008. This is priceless!
Afraid you won’t get them before May 12th? Don’t fret. The Postal Service has sold 5 billion Forever Stamps since the launch last April and plans to have an additional 5 billion in stock to meet the expected demand before the May price change.
New prices for shipping services, including Express Mail and Priority Mail, will be announced in March. Prices for all postal products and services are available at usps.com/prices
