2019 USPS Rates
A new year means new USPS rates. So how much is a stamp? What changes can I expect for other postage rates? Mitchell Graphics has the answers. The new changes coming to the US postal rates start January 21, 2019. Your direct mail and personal mail will be affected.
INDICIA AND POSTAGE UPDATE
The Breakdown
PRICES Effective January 21, 2019
*Polybag/Clear Bag = NonMachineable Rates*
First Class
First Class Letter/FSM
(Stamped up to 3.5 oz): $0.55 to $1.00
NonMachinable surcharge: +$0.15
First Class Letter/Cards
(Pre-Sorted): $0.383 to $0.459
NonMachinable: $0.609
First Class Postcard Single Piece: $0.35
First Class Postcard: $0.257 to $0.28
First Class Flat
First Class Flat Single Piece: $1.00
Additional ounce rate: +$0.15
(Presorted 1 oz): $0.486 to $0.799
EDDM Retail: $0.187
EDDM BMEU/DDU: $0.162
International Stamp (1oz): $1.15
USPS Marketing Mail Up to 3.5 oz Letter/4oz Flat (Automation Rates)
Letter/FSM/Booklet: $0.256 to $0.291
*Non-Automation $0.292 to $0.302
*Carrier Route: $0.224 to $0.30
*NON MACHINABLE $0.505 to $0.668*
Flat: $0.405 to $0.632
*Non-Automation $0.469 to $0.652
*Carrier Route: $0.224 to $0.30
Non-Profit Up to 3.5 oz letter/ 4 oz flat (Automation Rates)
Letter/FSM/Booklet: $0.138 to $0.173
*Non-Automation $0.174 to $0.184
*Carrier Route: $0.136 to $0.216
*NON MACHINABLE $0.387 to $0.550*
Flat: $0.231 to $0.458
*Non-Automation $0.295 to $0.478
*Carrier Route: $0.136 to $0.216
The ranges are subject to weight and presort conditions.
*Card Size: 3.5 x 5” to 4.25 x 6”
*Postcard rate did not change.
Letter Size: 3.5 x 5” to 6.125 x 11.5”
FSM/Booklet Size: 6 x 10”
Flat Size: 6.125 x 11.5” to 12 x 15”
EDDM: Must exceed one letter size dimension
Save and Work Smarter
Mitchell Graphics can do it all for you. Check out our postcard pricing, and take a look at our variable data printing which allows you to customize and personalize the mailing. Our print on demand capability ensures you don’t have to keep products on hand, but if you want a large run we can help with storage and order fulfillment too.
As always, presorting and metering your postage will give you the best value. For the occasional mailing, a postage meter or printable postage solution will help but when it comes to quantity, trust Mitchell Graphics to save you hassle and money.
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