
Although Mailing Services price increases are based on the consumer price index, Shipping Services prices are primarily adjusted according to market conditions. The proposed prices, which have been approved by the Postal Service Board of Governors, would raise Shipping Services product prices approximately 3.1 percent for Priority Mail Service, and 3.1 percent for Priority Mail Express Service. The requested rate change is part of the Postal Service's balanced approach to achieve financial sustainability and service excellence as laid out in our "Delivering for America" 10-year plan. The Postal Service is also requesting PRC approval for two mail products focused on local communities.

If you were to walk into the post office and take a Large Flat Rate box off the shelf, you would pay $19.95. Imagine you have a 6lb 8oz game to send from NY to VA. You can save money when you ship board games, even sending the same item to the same place, at the same speed.

Tip: If you print a label on plain paper and need to attach it to a box, be sure to put tape all the way around the edges, and do not cover the barcode.
