Politics & Government

Cost of Stamps Will Soon Increase

The cost of a first-class stamp will go up a penny later this month.

The cost of stamps is going up again later this month.

Effective Jan. 27, 2013, the price of a first-class stamp will increase by a penny, to 46 cents. Postcards also will see a one-cent increase, to 33 cents.

In addition, the U.S. Postal Service is rolling out a new "Global Forever Stamp," which will allow customers to mail letters internationally for one set price of $1.10.

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Meanwhile, new pricing for Priority Mail Flat Rate products has been announced as follows:

  • Small box — $5.80
  • Medium box — $12.35
  • Large box — $16.85
  • Large APO/FPO box — $14.85
  • Regular envelope — $5.60
  • Legal envelope — $5.75
  • Padded envelope — $5.95

The Hellertown Post Office is located at 660 Delaware Avenue.

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