USPS price increases?

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  1. Dogmatix

    Dogmatix Active Member

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    I haven't taken the time to research this, but I got a message from a seller on eBay that I bought a coin from:

    This seems like a big deal...
     
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    rbaggio Active Member Silver Stacker

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    Doesn't sound right. http://www.logisticsmgmt.com/article/usps_rolls_out_proposed_2013_rate_hikes/

     
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    Sounds like a bit of exaggeration - yes, USPS prices are going up on 27th Jan, but certainly not doubling. For example, a quick check on their website suggests an Express Mail International flat rate envelope to Australia will rise from $38.00 to $44.95, and a Priority Mail flat rate box to Australia will rise from $16.95 to $23.95.

    As an aside, the USPS lost $15.9 billion last year, which is no doubt related to these price increases.
     
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