Empires
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posted on December 5, 2000 12:18:41 PM
The rate increases were approved today and USPS takes over Priority on the 7th of Jan. Best of luck..Shipping transictions expected.
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jwpc
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posted on December 5, 2000 12:21:12 PM
I understand they were approved, but what do you mean "takes over priority?"
Are you saying that is when the rates go into effect?
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CAgrrl
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posted on December 5, 2000 12:39:25 PM
when are you guys going to start changing over your TOS/EOA's to reflect the changes? Timing is crucial here- if you do it too early you have p.oe'ed customers. If you do it too late you lose a lot of money on people who pay late. any thoughts?
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kidsfeet
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posted on December 5, 2000 12:50:27 PM
I am going over to a Fex Ex ground or UPS account, and bypassing USPS all together, unless my customers specifically request it.
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Empires
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posted on December 5, 2000 01:07:20 PM
jwpc said-I understand they were approved, but what do you mean "takes over priority?" Are you saying that is when the rates go into effect?
My understanding is that the rates go up and USPS takes over the Priority mailings on the same day? Go to: http://www.usps.gov/ or the correct url for the details. I have heard this from our PO today...sort of on the spot news..
[ edited by Empires on Dec 5, 2000 01:10 PM ]
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Empires
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posted on December 5, 2000 01:14:36 PM
Here are the rates..http://www.usps.gov/news/2001rate.htm
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chinaguys
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posted on December 5, 2000 01:17:57 PM
I'm charging the new rates now; with an auction ending in 7 days, I give them 14 days to pay and sometimes hold the check for 3 weeks after that.
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CAgrrl
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posted on December 5, 2000 01:30:06 PM
thanks for the URLs, Empires.
what about book rate? I didn't see anything at all posted- no new rates, nothing. does anyone know? (Someone posted here that it is being eliminated & I am hoping that is not the case!!!!)
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chinaguys
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posted on December 5, 2000 01:41:03 PM
The book rate (now known as Media Mail) will be:
1 lb $1.30
2 lbs $1.75
3 lbs $2.20
4 lbs $2.65
5 lbs $3.10
6 lbs $3.55
7 lbs $4.00
and so forth
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borgt
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posted on December 5, 2000 01:45:51 PM
Special Standard Mail (book rate) is being re-named "Media Mail."
The new rates are:
1st pound $1.30
each additional pound (up to 7 pounds) $0.45
each additional pound (over 7 pounds) $0.30
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CAgrrl
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posted on December 5, 2000 01:49:20 PM
thanks so much for the info you guys!! I could hug you both! I could hug the world for that matter!  Yes, the rates went up, but not TOO bad, it could have been MUCH WORSE, and I'm so happy that they didn't eliminate book rate entirely! Happy Dance!
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Empires
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posted on December 5, 2000 02:19:37 PM
Also, take note that the delivery confirmation went up as well as insurance. Non postal people may be handling the Priority packages, good or bad...
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