This is typical of USPS and Government in general. Give absolutely no warning of impending price or tax increases and make decisions at the last possible second. There are going to be a lot of shocked taxpayers once they realize all of the hidden tax increases in the Affordable Health Care Act. As far as shipping goes, USPS is famous for surprise increases. I remember 8 years ago when a small flat rate Priority Mail box cost only $2.80. It is now exactly double at $5.60.
How many people's salaries have doubled in the last 8 years? The government should learn to manage our money better instead of spending it like a drunken gambler. At least the gambler is spending his own money. Most of us are forced to live within our means! I can hear the complaining now from eBay buyers about the new shipping price hike. We go through this once or twice a year. Happy Shipping, Adam ----- Original Message ----- From: Yinan Wang <veom...@gmail.com> To: METEORITE LIST <meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com> Cc: Sent: Monday, January 28, 2013 12:15 AM Subject: [meteorite-list] OT: USPS price increase: international = crazy increase! Hi List, This is more of a "OMG, did you see the prices" message, although it is a subject that affects both meteorite sellers and buyers. For those not aware, the USPS raised it's prices on Sunday, while domestically it didn't change by much, internationally it's an insane price increase: https://www.usps.com/business/prices.htm So small flat rate priority international went from $16.95 to $23.95 (a 40% increase!). To Canada small flat rate went from $12.95 to $19.95 (over 50%!). Even first class international starting price is now $6.55 and for some places seem to have gone up 125%! Unfortunately, there's not much anyone can do, alternatives are few and still fairly costly. Although, anyone with affordable shipping suggestions, feel free to chime in. -Yinan Wang ______________________________________________ Visit the Archives at http://www.meteorite-list-archives.com Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list ______________________________________________ Visit the Archives at http://www.meteorite-list-archives.com Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list
