USPS just raised postage 30%

[BATMAN89]

Priority mail Small Flat Rate Box rates just went from $5.25 to $6.80!
That's if I send it within my own town! Almost a 30% raise!
And no more online discounts on USPS.com or through PayPal!
I am going to have to really raise my shipping and handling on Ebay!
Ridiculous!!!

[Mikey]

Not defending them, but at least today's Priority gives you baby insurance and tracking included

[pmwasson]

Ouch!! I may have to update my shipping calculations.

[emeraldknight47]

It's a shame we haven't perfected transporter technology...

[Hector]

Still the cheapest way to ship stuff though...

[BATMAN89]

Not defending them, but at least today's Priority gives you baby insurance and tracking included

But that $5.25 came with tracking and insurance before!

[BATMAN89]

Ouch!! I may have to update my shipping calculations.

My Ebay items already have S&H high enough to cover Ebay's 10%, and PayPal's 3%. Now I have to raise it another buck and a half.

[Hedji]

Yeah, the real frustration is when you get a buyer who is under the impression that anything you ship, no matter how big or to where, ought to be about five bucks.

[thunderbolt]

Great, CTVT will probably raise their rates, too. Ebay has been giving a pretty steep discount on priority rates so its cheaper than parcel post, hope that doesn't go away.

[Bronxboykev]

Nice, 30% raise and It's still going to give you poor service... How do they get away with this Junk!!! I just got a 2 day priority package that was supposed to be here on Saturday yesterday (Tuesday) so where's my refund!!! Oh wait you don't get refunds from the USPS!!! And this happens more often than Not! SMDH

[toys2cool]

My Ebay items already have S&H high enough to cover Ebay's 10%, and PayPal's 3%. Now I have to raise it another buck and a half.

if buyers notice they will give you negatives

[BATMAN89]

if buyers notice they will give you negatives

So far it has worked out. If I'm selling something for $49.95, I have shipping set at $9.95.
I always seem to be able to sell that item easier than if it's $59.95 with free shipping.