Washington – Starting Monday, the rate for mailing most first-class letters will go up 2 cents to 41 cents. But folks also will be able to buy “forever” stamps that remain valid regardless of any future increase.
Most post offices are closed on Sunday, so officials say items dropped in a box that won’t be collected until Monday should have the higher postage on them. On the other hand, when rates change, the agency usually allows a little leeway.
People sending heavier letters will see a reduction in the price. That’s because each additional ounce will cost just 17 cents, down from 24 cents.
The first forever stamps are selling for 41 cents apiece, but they won’t have a price printed on them, and they will remain valid regardless of future increases.
That doesn’t mean the price won’t go up. If rates were to increase to 45 cents, for example, that’s what a forever stamp would sell for. But stamps already purchased at a lower cost could still be used without adding extra postage.
