USPS - Holiday Slowdowns in Full Force Already?

[h2oya311]

Originally Posted by bcbgcbrcb

…How do they justify the price increase? Oh, I forgot, the mail sorters/carriers are in short supply because of COVID, right? That’s how every other price increase started across the entire world economy, correct?

I saw a sign at the post office yesterday that said that prices will “temporarily” increase during the holiday season (starting in October through January 19th, 2025).

Recall that the USPS is not a business, they lose money every single day/year. It’s more of a public service than it is a business / profit center. I think it’s smart for the USPS to raise prices during the surge season. The PO was packed every day this week (I’ve been selling quite a bit recently). If this were a business, I’d expect higher prices due to the supply/demand forces.

And what’s your alternative??? Good luck getting a better price with FedEx or UPS! Prices, in my opinion, are only going to go up. Gotta fund those deficits somehow. I was blown away when I saw that first class stamps are now $0.73. When did that happen??? Again, not surprised at all. And I’d expect more of the same for the foreseeable future.

[jp1216]

I see more Amazon trucks every day than USPS/FedEx/UPS combined. I can see them taking over in the future. Lower prices and more efficiency. Replace mail boxes with Amazon lock boxes at everyone's homes... Who knows.

[BillyCoxDodgers3B]

Don't complain.

Sincerely,

Canada

[jayshum]

Originally Posted by BillyCoxDodgers3B

Don't complain.

Sincerely,

Canada

How true. I bought something on eBay from Canada in mid-November and it was shipped before the strike started but apparently didn't make it across the border in time so I'm still waiting for it.

[autograf]

Have a $5500 registered package sitting in DC for 12 days on the way to VA. It's an hour and a half from destination. Yes. They're slowing down a lot.

[bcbgcbrcb]

Yes, everything goes up except for low to mid grade vintage baseball cards

[Natswin2019]

I mean it's the second week of December, it makes sense that there's slow downs. Ive been doing some online shopping for my girlfriend and every website I was on basically said order before the 5th of December or we can't guarantee delivery by Christmas. I just always kind of assume that USPS/UPS/FedEx get swamped starting black Friday through the end of the year and plan accordingly. It happens basically every year and has been that way for years. Is what it is.

[Kawika]

Originally Posted by BillyCoxDodgers3B

Don't complain.

Sincerely,

Canada

I second the emotion. LOTG consignment check and RMY winnings stuck in transit. Apparently the courier services have stalled out too. A minor inconvenience for me compared to the serious in-your-face hardships incurred by small businesses and commerce in general across Canada.

[Jewish-collector]

Absolutely no delay when buying a card at a show.

[Section103]

Its been a weird week for sure. I had one package delivered to the wrong house down the street. I had a package originate in So Cal and made its way to Atlanta. I live in Colorado.

Just this week.

[bcbgcbrcb]

It’s okay for the post office to raise shipping charges on 4 different occasions in 2024, cause…… Certainly not in appreciation for more efficient service provided. Used to see maybe one increase per year. But, why not jump on the bandwagon with everything else increasing, except vintage sports cards in low to mid grade condition.