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February 27, 2009

Rates go up May 11

It's official now. The USPS has announced the new rates, which go into effect May 11, and first-class mail will cost 44 cents for the first ounce, with the postcard rate going to 28 cents.

The USPS release says, "Prices for other mailing services -- Standard Mail, Periodicals, Package Services (including Parcel Post), and Extra Services -- will also change. The average increase by class of mail is at or below the rate of inflation as measured by the Consumer Price Index."

New rates can be expected every May.

Here are some of the key new rates:

First-Class Mail Price
Letters - first ounce $0.44
Large envelopes - first ounce $0.88
Parcels - first ounce $1.22
Additional ounces $0.17
Postcard $0.28
Stamped Card $0.31
Stamped Envelope $0.54

First-Class Mail International Price
Postcards and Letters - first ounce
Canada $0.75
Mexico $0.79
All other countries $0.98

The full list is here