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Another Increase... When will it stop?

By
Real Estate Agent with Keller Williams Premier

                                                          http://blog.case.edu/james.chang/2007/05/15/the_usps_forever_stamp_a_myth

     The price of postage is going up again!  On May 11, 2009 the price of a first class stamp is going from .42 cents to .44 cents.  This is just going to push more and more business to use email more than snail mail.  Many people still like to receive snail mail because it is more personal than email.  Will this increase make you do business differently?

by David Slavin www.DavidSlavin.com

Comments (4)

Jim Crawford
Long & Foster - Fredericksburg, VA
Jim Crawford Broker Associate Fredericksburg VA

What persons do not know is that the USPS was put back under budget years ago.  Congress can then take the profits out the back door...the same as Social Security.  It is no surprise that their rates rise even when they are making profits.

Feb 12, 2009 06:30 AM
Paul S. Henderson, REALTOR®, CRS
Fathom Realty Washington LLC - Tacoma, WA
South Puget Sound Washington Agent/Broker!

David, Just another back door into the general fund coffers, how can they compete with congress having their hand in the USPS pocket???

Feb 12, 2009 03:44 PM
Terry Miller
Miller Homes Group - Tyler, TX
Miller Homes Group and Tyler Apartment Locator

I can't remember the last time I mailed anything. Email and Fedex is the only way to go.

Feb 15, 2009 02:45 AM
Lela Hankins
RE/MAX UNITED - San Marcos, CA
CDPE, CRS, e-PRO, GRI

I still snail mail custom cards to past clients once a quarter.  My daughter makes wonderfully creative cards for me -- it's a great and personal way for us to keep in touch with past clients -- and that is about the only snail mailing I do... and will continue to do.

Feb 19, 2009 12:21 PM