The Postal Service temporarily raised prices for parcels with a holiday season surcharge. And that’s on top of slower delivery service.
Planning to send holiday packages to friends and family this year? You’re gonna want to budget a bit more to cover the cost of shipping if you’re using the US Postal Service. That’s because the USPS has just raised the price on shipping parcels throughout the holiday season.
You’ll also need to plan in advance and prepare your gift-sending early. The seasonal price hike — which lasts until Dec. 26 — goes hand in hand with delivery slowdowns that began at the start of the month. The rate increases and the slowdowns on first-class mail and packages are part of a decade-long plan to stabilize the Postal Service’s rocky finances.
This summer, the USPS had already raised prices on stamps, flat envelopes, media mail and more. And the prices could keep going up due to the 10-year cost-cutting plan. Rates will likely be adjusted twice annually in years to come.
Here’s what to know about the temporary price increases on parcel shipments, including what kind of mail the new rules apply to and what to expect next year.
The UPS stores have better service!
Better xmas shop NOW – cuz there will be nothing in December. Hell there is nothing now.
Guess it will be gift cards for everyone….or zippy!
News cycle should be hitting the airwaves to start the panic soon!