Tag: postage

  • Price Does Matter

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    Steve Kearney
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    May 3, 2017 Even with the CPI price cap, USPS raised two key fundraising mail streams by CPI+3 Above inflation pricing will affect mail volume Imagine the impact with an altered or no CPI cap It’s not too early to consider “tipping point” or “death spiral” Of course, price matters in most situations. It especially…

  • USPS Rates: Trick or Treat?

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    Steve Kearney
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    As we alluded to last time, even though the overall average postage increase on January 22, 2017 will be below one percent, some types of mail will receive much larger than average increases while others will enjoy rate reductions. Treats Metered Single Piece First Class Mail will decrease from 46.5 cents to 46 cents. This…

  • USPS Announces Pricing Changes For 2017

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    Steve Kearney
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    The USPS has released the following Industry Alert, announcing the pricing changes for 2017 filed with the PRC today. Postal Service Announces 2017 Mailing Services Prices Single Price for Commercial Letters up to 3.5 ounces, Adjusts FSS Pricing; Allows Extra Weight for Standard Flats WASHINGTON — The United States Postal Service today filed notice with the…

  • Outlook for 2017 postage increase

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    Steve Kearney
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    Will the upcoming postage increase be like the last one in May 2015? Absolutely not. The 2015 postal rate change is widely viewed as a disaster. It included two do-overs because of mistakes and many unintended consequences. Causes included rushing, understaffing, and untested, complicated structural pricing changes.    The USPS learned from the experience and…