On May 12, 2008 the price for postal services increased once more making the "Forever Stamp" an even better value. A detailed explanation of the new prices and extra services and fees is available at http://www.usps.com/rates/ . New rates include the following:
- First-Class Letter, 1 oz. - $0.42
- First-Class Letter, 2 oz. - $0.59
- Each additional ounce - $0.17
- Postcard - $0.27
- First-Class large envelope, 1 oz. - $0.83
- First-Class large envelope, 2 oz. - $1.00
- Each additional ounce - $0.17
- First-Class Parcel, 1 oz. - $1.17
- Each additional ounce - $0.17
- Letters, non-machinable surcharge - $0.20
- First-Class, International to Canada and Mexico, 1 oz. - $0.72
- First-Class, International to All other Countries, 1 oz. - $0.94
The US Postal Service also has a handy Postage Price Calculator to determine the exact cost of mailing your domestic and international postcards, letters, large envelopes, packages, and large (12x12x12+) packages.
