USPS Announces New U.S. Postage Rates Effective May 11, 2009

The U.S. Postal Service has announced a 2-cent increase in the price of a first-class stamp, effective Monday, May 11, 2009. The new first-class rate will be 44 cents for letters not exceeding one ounce. Prices for other USPS mailing services -- large envelopes, parcels, and postcards will also increase. New postage rates went into effect in January 2009 for Express Mail and Priority Mail. These will not change in May. Please see below for a summary of the new postage rates and frequently asked questions about the new postage rates and custom postage from Zazzle.

New Domestic Prices

Type Old Rates New Rates (effective May 11th, 2009)
Postcard $0.27 $0.28
First Class, 1 oz. mailings $0.42 $0.44
1 oz. mailings unusual shapes $0.62 $0.64
2 oz. mailings $0.59 $0.61
3 oz. mailings $0.76 $0.78
3.5 oz. mailings $0.93 $0.95
4 oz. mailings $1.34 $1.39
Priority Mail (up to 16 oz.) $4.95 $4.95 (no change)
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The Governors of the U.S. Postal Service review prices for mailing services annually and adjust postage rates each May. On April 6, 2009, Zazzle will begin selling custom postage in eight denominations reflecting the new USPS rates. The Zazzle custom stamps are available in three sizes (small 1.8" x 1.3", medium 2.1" x 1.3", and large 2.5" x 1.5"). Zazzle produces custom postage in 20-unit sheets. The chart below shows the denominations of the custom postage that will be available from Zazzle, how to use each of the postage denominations, and the per-sheet prices for each of the three sizes of Zazzle Custom Stamps.

Zazzle Custom Postage Price Per Sheet of 20 Postage
Denomination Used For Small Size Medium Size Large Size
$0.28 Postcard $14.95 $16.95 $18.95
$0.44 First Class, 1 oz. mailings $17.95 $18.95 $19.95
$0.64 1 oz. mailings unusual shapes $22.95 $23.95 $24.95
$0.61 2 oz. mailings $21.95 $22.95 $23.95
$0.78 3 oz. mailings $26.95 $27.95 $28.95
$0.95 3.5 oz. mailings $32.95 $33.95 $34.95
$1.39 4 oz. mailings $40.95 $41.95 $42.95
$4.95 Priority Mail (up to 16 oz.) $116.95 $117.95 $118.95


Frequently Asked Questions - New Postage Rates and Zazzle Custom Stamps

I've never used custom postage, what do I need to know?
It's just like regular postage except you have the opportunity to decide what you want to see on the postage. You can pick a design from our custom postage marketplace or create your own custom postage. You can also personalize any design with photos and text, as many people do with our custom wedding postage.
When will Zazzle begin selling custom postage with the new rates? How quickly can I get the new stamps?
April 6, 2009. Zazzle will have your postage ready to ship within 48 hours after you order them. How fast you get them after that will depend on how you choose to have them shipped to you.
I need more than one sheet of postage. Are there quantity discounts?
Yes, the more you buy the more you save! See below for Zazzle's postage volume discounts.

Volume Discounts Small Medium Large
2-10 sheets $0.50 $1.00 $2.00
11-21 sheets $1.00 $2.00 $3.00
21+ sheets $2.00 $3.00 $4.00
101+ sheets $3.00 $4.00 $5.00
If you produce custom postage for me, do you guarantee your work?

We back everything we sell with the Zazzle Promise -- If you don't love it, we'll take it back! If you are not satisfied for any reason with the final product, you may return your purchase for a replacement or refund within 30 days of receipt.

We've built the most technologically advanced system for printing vibrant color images on a variety of things -- shirts, mugs, cards, calendars, posters, calendars, skateboards, and more. We're pretty sure you'll be thrilled with your postage.

If I have Zazzle custom postage with the old rates on hand after the May 11 postage rate increase, will I still be able to use it?
Yes. Just as you would with any real U.S. postage, you'll have to add extra postage. For example, if you have custom 42-cent postage, you'll have to add a 2-cent stamp.
If I have a great idea for a custom postage, can I sell it to you?
Better than that, you can earn royalties selling your design ideas to everyone who shops at Zazzle. It costs nothing to become a Zazzle contributor and market your design ideas on the more than 250 types of products people can buy here.