New Postal Fees Chart

I scanned the sheet I received at the post office. There's a lot to learn about sending a package from home now. I use to just weigh it at home and throw on the required postage but now there's a thickness "thing" along with the weight thing. There's SO much to know. SO for now I'm just weighing things at home and going to the post office to see if I'm right!!! It's not going to change how I make cards. The additional amount is 17 cents. Those who receive cards from me are worth at least 17 cents!!! LOL If you click on the photo you can view the rules, regulations and prices a bit closer. You can always ask at the post office. They're learning this stuff too!!

Postage Increase Information, Size Does Matter!!!

For those of you who mail your handmade cards the cost of them has changed. I thought I could get by with a 41 cent stamp today. My card was thinner than the quarter inch they now regulate. But it had buttons or brads or both on it and that no longer made it a smooth card so it now falls into a different category. I had to add a 17 cent stamp onto the 41 cent one. SO now to mail a handmade card that is not totally flat it will cost you 58 cents. SO I purchased a few more 17 cent stamps and a bunch of 58 cent stamps!!! Oh and the changes don't just stop there either. I use to mail out the Blog Candy in a padded envelope (when the items allowed), I'd weigh them and add the postage accordingly. Not anymore! Because that padded envelope is bulky in spots it can no longer be mailed like that. It is considered a box package and charged accordingly. SO much to learn just to mail a package. Keep these in mind when you mail out your handmade cards!

You can get more information at the post office website.