boinky 0 #1 January 3, 2006 Goes up on January 8, 2006. It is increasing 2 cents. If you're sitting on a whole bunch of 37 cent stamps, like I am...they are selling 1 and 2 cent stamps. QuoteTWO BY TWO. With new postage rates and fees taking effect Jan. 8, Post Offices are stocking up on 1- and 2-cent denomination stamps for customers to use with 37-cent First Class stamps they have on hand. More than 2.5 billion 2-cent stamps were produced, so customers can be assured we won’t be running out. You also can get penny and two-penny stamps — as well as new First-Class stamps — at The Postal Store on USPS.com. Nina Are we called "DAWGs" because we stick our noses up people's butts? (RIP Buzz) Yep, you're a postwhore-billyvance Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Broke 0 #2 January 3, 2006 I now need to mail a letter using only 1 and 2 cent stamps... I have found a new gaol in life. What wants a letterDivot your source for all things Hillbilly. Anvil Brother 84 SCR 14192 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
azureriders 0 #3 January 3, 2006 I remember when stamps went up to 24cents and the PO had a coin machine that would give you a 24 and a 1cent stamp for every quarter you fed it. Most people would take the 24 and leave the 1 hanging there. So I thought it was my duty to make sure these did not go to waste, I can't tell you how many letters I have mailed with 24 one cent stamps on them. Looks like this may be the case again for the new 39cent stamps. Why else would they be printing 1 and 2 cent stamps for a 2cent increase. Will 39 one cent stamps fit on a standard envelope?????? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SkiD_PL8 0 #4 January 3, 2006 Can you put them on the back? If so I would say yes, if not then no I doubt it. Greenie in training. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jceman 1 #5 January 3, 2006 Did you see the underlying reason for the price increase? The USPS has been charged by Congress to provide their share of funding for Vereran's programs; in order to maintiain their working margin (read "profit"), the Postmaster General ordered the increase, with the vast majority of the increased revenues to go towards vet benefits. This is one postal rate increase I can and do support with all my enthusiasm. Faster horses, younger women, older whiskey, more money. Why do they call it "Tourist Season" if we can't shoot them? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
noblesmelissa 0 #6 January 3, 2006 Damn! That makes me really mad considering today at the grocery store the check-out lady asked me "do you need to buy ice or stamps today?" and I said "oh, sure, give me a book of stamps." Stupid 37 cent stamps that I can't even mail a letter with now... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CSpenceFLY 1 #7 January 3, 2006 QuoteDid you see the underlying reason for the price increase? The USPS has been charged by Congress to provide their share of funding for Vereran's programs; in order to maintiain their working margin (read "profit"), the Postmaster General ordered the increase, with the vast majority of the increased revenues to go towards vet benefits. This is one postal rate increase I can and do support with all my enthusiasm. Not that I don't support veterans but that is just another tax. . Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sunshine 2 #8 January 4, 2006 QuoteThe USPS has been charged by Congress to provide their share of funding for Vereran's programs; in order to maintiain their working margin (read "profit"), the Postmaster General ordered the increase, with the vast majority of the increased revenues to go towards vet benefits. This is one postal rate increase I can and do support with all my enthusiasm. Awesome to know. I don't support many so called charities out there, but i was always a supporter of veterans. ___________________________________________ meow I get a Mike hug! I get a Mike hug! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mx757 4 #9 January 4, 2006 yea and why do we need USPS sponsering "one nut" Armstrong and his team on tour defrance? the USPS wastes millions of $$$ why do we need mail service 6 days a week? every other day would be ok... there's FedEx for the important letters.. USPS uses FedEx any way to deliver their overnight mail to them any way... Post Office is run by bunch of idiots and they are way over paided. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
markd_nscr986 0 #10 January 4, 2006 Just my 2 cents worth (no pun intended) They should raise the rate to 50 cents which should be good for more than a few years...... This would accomplish several things....... It would give the USPS a budget surplus which they could invest in infrastructure,improving efficiencies......lowering their per letter rate even more.........increasing their budget surplus.......forestalling any future increases for a good while.......Marc SCR 6046 SCS 3004 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
elizfowler 0 #11 January 4, 2006 Yep....that's us too. Almost a whole roll of (100) stamps and we now have to fork out MORE $$$ !! Guess we'll be doing more payments online and stuff that helps us cut down on the postage! E & F Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Broke 0 #12 January 4, 2006 Budget surpluses get squanderedDivot your source for all things Hillbilly. Anvil Brother 84 SCR 14192 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
markd_nscr986 0 #13 January 4, 2006 QuoteBudget surpluses get squandered Not if I'm in charge *Mark for Postmaster General*Marc SCR 6046 SCS 3004 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites skyjames 2 #14 January 4, 2006 QuoteDid you see the underlying reason for the price increase? The USPS has been charged by Congress to provide their share of funding for Vereran's programs I hope this is true. http://www.cbo.gov/showdoc.cfm?index=6307&sequence=0 A Major provisions of H.R. 22 would: Transfer from the Postal Service to the Department of the Treasury responsibility for paying pension costs associated with military service credits. In the end, the 3.1 billion will be spent by Congress (yikes) to be decided how at a later date. "exit fast, fly smooth, dock soft and smile" 'nother james Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Join the conversation You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible. Reply to this topic... × Pasted as rich text. Paste as plain text instead Only 75 emoji are allowed. × Your link has been automatically embedded. Display as a link instead × Your previous content has been restored. Clear editor × You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL. Insert image from URL × Desktop Tablet Phone Submit Reply 0 Go To Topic Listing
skyjames 2 #14 January 4, 2006 QuoteDid you see the underlying reason for the price increase? The USPS has been charged by Congress to provide their share of funding for Vereran's programs I hope this is true. http://www.cbo.gov/showdoc.cfm?index=6307&sequence=0 A Major provisions of H.R. 22 would: Transfer from the Postal Service to the Department of the Treasury responsibility for paying pension costs associated with military service credits. In the end, the 3.1 billion will be spent by Congress (yikes) to be decided how at a later date. "exit fast, fly smooth, dock soft and smile" 'nother james Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Join the conversation You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible. Reply to this topic... × Pasted as rich text. Paste as plain text instead Only 75 emoji are allowed. × Your link has been automatically embedded. Display as a link instead × Your previous content has been restored. Clear editor × You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL. Insert image from URL × Desktop Tablet Phone Submit Reply 0
