Do you think we need to raise the Postage Rates again from .39 to .41
We had an increse in 2002
and 2005
now 2007
are they going to raise it every year now?
Granted for large mail the amount has decreased but for the average letter .41
2007-04-19 09:11:35 · 7 answers · asked by 2shay 5 in Business & Finance ➔ Personal Finance
http://www.usps.com/ratecase/welcome.htm
Read about the increase
2007-04-19 09:16:11 · update #1
I feel they could save money by eliminating Saturday deliveries. I get so little mail on any day that couldn't wait another day.
2007-04-19 09:23:58 · answer #1 · answered by TedEx 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Fare increases surprise no one with these fuel price increases. Everything goes up together. Fortunately, the labor market makes wages rise also eventually. This is why Fed Minimum wage is silly to pump up. In many areas, esp tourist areas, businesses can't get English speaking help less than $8-10.00/hour. One problem post office has always had !) Rent their facilities at going rate. 2) Pay a nice salary in NY City so have to pay the same EVERYWHERE, even in areas where $20/hour plus is ridiculous for a stamp window clerk. Ordinary clerks receive $8/10/12 maybe if very lucky AND risk robberies usually not associated with Post offices since Jesse James stopped robbing mail trains.
2016-05-19 00:31:45 · answer #2 · answered by machelle 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You have to keep in mind that technology has slowed down the old ways of communication, like snail mail. As the usage of email increases, the prices to snail mail will continue to increase. People pay their bills online and send invitations online now. In a few years, the postal service will almost be out of business.
2007-04-19 09:16:48 · answer #3 · answered by deejay30 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Every increase is painful. However, it's still relatively cheap compare with other means of mail delivery services.
2007-04-19 10:52:40 · answer #4 · answered by SGElite 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They should just raise it to $.50. Then they wouldn't need to raise it for awhile. It is still relatively cheap to send letters in the U.S.
2007-04-19 09:15:14 · answer #5 · answered by ANDREW L 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is just one of millions of things that increase in price every year. I only wish my paycheck would increase like everything else.
2007-04-19 09:27:09 · answer #6 · answered by The Not-Know It All 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Yes, they do raise the price way too often- two years and another jump in price- I think they workers have it made (great salary etc.)
2007-04-19 09:15:37 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋