The USPS has proposed a new price increase and should take effect on January 26th. What does this mean for you? Listed below are some highlights from the proposed 2020 rate increase.
First Class
One ounce stamped letter-size pieces are remaining the same at $0.55 each
One ounce metered letter-size remains the same at $0.50 each
Each additional ounce for a First Class Mail letter will cost $0.15
Qualified Business Reply Mail will be decreasing by $0.001 each
Flats will be increasing by 10.3%
First Class Presorted
Presorted letters will be increasing by 2%
Presorted cards will be increasing by 1%
Presorted flats have the largest increase this year of 7.2%
The cost for each additional ounce is increasing by 33.3%
USPS Marketing Mail
Letters will be increasing by 2%
Flats will be increasing by 4%
Nonprofit Mail
Letters will be increasing by 2.89%
Flats will be increasing by 6.55%
Fun Fact: Flats have been growing more expensive each year, but USPS studies show that they produce a better ROI than letter-size pieces. Email us today at info@premeiruplink.com for help creating your next cost-effective direct mail campaign.