2009 Postage Rate Increase

Note: Are you looking for information on the 2010 postage rate?

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Postage Stamp There will be a postage rate increase on all classes of mail effective May 11th, 2009.

The increase is actually at or under the rate of inflation as measured by the Consumer Price Index.

Here’s a quick recap of the new rates:

Local Entry – 5 digit automated letter: $0.233
Local Entry – Non-profit 5 digit auto letter: $0.132

Local Entry – 5 digit automated flat: $0.346
Local Entry – 5 digit Non-profit auto flat: $0.212

You can also download the 41-page USPS price list here:

If you have ANY postal questions, please contact Matt:
matt (at) ballantine.com

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#2 jen on 03.10.09 at 7:15 am: A great blog and I think your links to further information relating to each post is a great idea.
#3 Ballantine on 03.10.09 at 8:37 am: Thank you Jen!
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#5 Holly on 05.10.09 at 3:43 pm: I mailed a newsletter for a client yesterday. May 9. (Mailing tube, $1.68 each) I dropped them into a box at the post office. Will they be mailed, or will they arrive postage due?
-Holly
#6 Ballantine on 05.11.09 at 12:43 pm: Hi Holly – you’re ok. Anything mailed before the 11th goes out at the previous postage rate.
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