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May 2008                                                                                                                                            Issue 45

 

Newsletter Topics

 

             I.      May 12, 2008 Rate Increases

·       International Mail Descriptions

·       Customs Forms

          II.      Intelligent Mail Barcode on the Horizon

        III.      Postage Savings Tips

      IV.      Central Mail Services Offers New Service

         V.      Forever Stamp

 

RATE INCREASE MAY 12, 2008

 

Follow this to link to the US Postal Service webpage to see in-depth information not only on the new price increase but also the changes to the International rates which reflect the same changes that were introduced at the last rate change with Domestic mail.

http://www.usps.com/prices/welcome.htm

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Highlights of New May 2008 Prices

Service

Current Price

May 12, 2008 prices

First-Class Mail letter (1 oz.)

$0.41

$0.42

First-Class Mail letter (2 oz.)

$0.58

$0.59

Postcard

$0.26

$0.27

First-Class Mail large envelope (2 oz.)

$0.97

$1.00

Over-sized 1oz letter

$0.58

$0.62

First-Class Mail International to Canada and Mexico (1 oz.)

$0.69

$0.72

First-Class Mail International to all other countries (1 oz.)

$0.90

$0.94

 

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International Mail Descriptions

Express Mail International®
Reliable, expedited service to over 190 countries. Prices start at just $22.00

Priority Mail® International
Reliable, priority service for merchandise up to 70 pounds to destinations worldwide. Prices start at just $16.00. Flat rate envelope starting at $9.00 and Flat rate box starting at $22.00 to Canada and Mexico.

First-Class Mail® International
Send mail or small packages under 4 pounds virtually anywhere with this established service. Prices start at just $ .69 for a one ounce letter or postcard to Canada or Mexico.

Airmail M-Bags
An economical way to send printed matter and approved merchandise in one sack to one addressee.

 

For more detailed information go to:

http://www.usps.com/international/deliveryoptions.htm

 

CUSTOMS FORMS REQUIRED

 

For Customs Forms information:

http://www.usps.com/international/customs.htm

 

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Intelligent Mail Barcode on the Horizon

In keeping with their technology upgrades over the past several years, the USPS has done it again. They have developed "The Intelligent Mail Barcode" that allows them to capture information about the mail piece as it flows through their system. It combines the data of the present barcodes, as well as some new data, into one single barcode. Here is how it can be of help to you the customer.

 

  • Identifies the owner or sender of the mailpiece
  • Identifies the mailpiece or mail aggregate to allow for tracking
  • Allows us to encode products or service requests on individual mailpieces, or to include unique indicators for processing mail aggregates
  • Provides sorting and/or routing information

 

More information will continue to be announced by Central Mail Services as we continue to research and weigh the options provided to us by the USPS. Our goal is always to provide the most efficient and the most cost effective solution for KSU as a whole. Questions may be addressed by emailing Connie at sissy@ksu.edu or by calling her at 2-7751.

 

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Postage Savings Tips

The new postal rate change will go into effect on 5/12/08. In an effort to educate and save your department postage dollars, refer to the following Central Mail Service News article:

http://www.k-state.edu/facilities/admin/CMNews/June%2007%20newsletter.htm

Questions, call Connie at 2-7751.

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Contract Post Office Corner

 

New Service!!!!!!!!!!

 

The KSU Contract Post Office is offering a new service to Departments. The post office will now be accepting stamp requests from departments and returning them through campus mail. The stamps will be returned through the accountable mail service with Central Mail Service. However, the only forms of payment that will be accepted for this service are Departmental checks and Interfund Vouchers.

 

In order to request stamps through Campus mail you will need to send a departmental check or 2 copies of the Interfund Voucher request to:

Nancy Linn

Ordering Department

KSU Contract Post Office

113 Dykstra Hall

 

Please note that this service is only available to departments, it is not for personal use.

 

If you have questions or would like more information on this new service please contact Nancy at 532-6306.

 

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Forever Stamp

The Liberty Bell image and the word "forever," are featured on the stamp that will be good for mailing one-ounce First-Class letters anytime in the future — regardless of price changes.


 

In addition to the Forever stamp the USPS will continue to offer many commemorative stamps again this year.

The following is a link to the stamp program that will be available for the 2008 stamp program:

http://www.usps.com/communications/newsroom/2008stamps/

 

The postal service will also issue most of the price-change stamps in advance of the May 12th increase. The Contract Post Office will carry them as they are made available.

 

If you have questions please contact the KSU Contract Post Office at 2-6306

 

 

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