On Monday, the U.S Postal Service will be adjusting prices for mailing and shipping services, including first-class mail, standard mail, periodicals, package services and special services.

As of Monday, a first-class mail stamp will be 42 cents. (Customers can continue to use the “Forever Stamps” that they purchase prior to May 12 at 41 cents, even after the price change.) To accommodate increase demand, the USPS will have 5 billion “Forever Stamps” in stock before the price change.

“Forever Stamps” are widely available through postage centers, vending and The Postal Store. USPS also will have a 62-cent stamp available shortly after May 12 for 1-ounce nonmachinable first-class mail letters, such as square greeting cards.

For more information on this and other pricing changes, visit www.usps.com (and click on “New Prices May 12” under News and Alerts).

Source: Shakopee Chamber of Commerce