Did the USPS jack up their prices?

joltinjoe

I can swear I used to send a Box or Priority letter for $3.85. Now it looks like a box is $7.70 and the envelope is $3.85. Is this true?

pomobileclk

$7.70 is for the new Flat Rate Priority Box

Allen

Geez they doubled it? The site says $3.85 still and $7.70 for the bigger boxes...

skigropple

Rates have stayed the same. Flat rate is box is a prepaid for for any region with a 70# weight cut off for anything you can fit in the box.


• The Priority Mail Flat Rate Envelope is $3.85 for any U.S. destination and any weight up to a 70 lb. maximum.
• The dimensions of the envelope are 12 1/2" X 9 1/2".
• The contents of the flat rate envelope must be confined within the envelope, using the flap adhesive as the primary means of closure.
• The flap must close easily, adhere to the envelope and be secured with tape if desired.
• The design and shape of the envelope may not be altered or enlarged in any way to fit the contents.

Boxes
• The Priority Mail Flat Rate Box is $7.70 for any U.S. destination and any weight up to a 70 lb. maximum.
• The inside dimensions for the two boxes available are 11" x 8.5" x 5.5" and 13.625" x 11.875" x 3.375".
• The contents of the flat rate box must be neatly contained inside of the box with adhesive packaging tape.
• The box must close securely and retain its shape when taped with adhesive.
• The shape of the box may not be changed or enlarged to fit its contents.

You can use your own box and save money over the flat rate if it is in a close zone to you and does not weigh over 2 pounds. Go to USPS.com and you can get all the info you need with the zips.

Jim

Gemmy10

It used to be $3.85 to send a card in a small USPS Priority box now it's $7.70?

easttexascardsandgames

They still make the regular boxes as well, it is just they came out with the boxes for larger and heavier items.

habs71

<< <i>• The Priority Mail Flat Rate Box is $7.70 for any U.S. destination and any weight up to a 70 lb. maximum. >>



It's a Flate Rate box which they did not have before. The only had the flat rate envelopes.




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