Priority Postal Stamps

As you may know, there was a change in the cost of priority postal stamps this past May. While your only requirement before was to weigh the letter or package and then simple add the postage, today it is a bit more complicated. No longer does the weight of the package determine the postage rate, but the size and dimensions as well.

Stamps.com  lets you print postage 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.. It's the easiest, most convenient way to manage your mailing needs.  All it takes is a PC and postage scales to print USPS-approved postage for envelopes, packages, and even Priority Mail right from home or office. You may never have to go to the Post Office again.

There was a time when trips to the post office were unnecessary, especially if you had stamps and a scale at home. However, today it has become necessary to have all of your packages and letters processed at the post office, especially for international mail.

For example, what used to be an air mail letter is now referred to as "First Class International Mail," and based on a 1 oz. letter you can pay as much as $.90 US. In addition, you can no longer send small thank you cards overseas since the rules require that all international letters are sent in a standard sized envelope. Also, if you are sending priority mail overseas, the postage can cost approximately $11.00 US. In addition, there are new guidelines when sending parcels abroad and you may wish to download the postal instruction guide online.

There is another alternative to ensure that you have the proper priority postal stamps affixed to your letters or packages. By utilizing Stamps.com, you can rest assured that no letter or package will be returned due to insufficient postage.

The software provided by Stamps.com offers you the convenience of printing priority postage stamps via the use of their digital scale. Once you weigh the parcel or letter, Stamps.com will calculate and print the exact postage based on the current guidelines.

Their software will connect via the internet to your Stamps.com account. When you print postage, the postage amount will be deducted from your account.

You can try their service for a month and receive $25.00 in postage, the digital scale, and their supply kit as well. If you are not satisfied with this service, you can cancel at anytime. The cost of this service is $21.99 per month, and while it may seem expensive it is quite affordable considering all of your mail will have the correct postage and will not be returned.

Following the new regulations for sending priority mail can be confusing. Using Stamps.com will allow you the opportunity to print out priority postage stamps without the added inconvenience of standing on long lines at the post office, or having your letter or parcel returned for insufficient postage. In addition, it will also save you money in the long run since you may be adding too much postage to your letters or parcels to ensure delivery.