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Stamp prices to rise by up to 15% - but there's a way to beat the hike
MSE_Emily
Posts: 213 MSE Staff
Standard stamp prices are to rise by up to 15%, Royal Mail has confirmed. From Monday 3 April, the cost of 1st class stamps will be hiked to £1.10 (up 15p from 95p), while 2nd class stamps will increase to 75p (up 7p from 68p)...
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Stamp prices to rise by up to 15% - but there's a way to beat the hike
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From 3 April 2023, the price of a First Class stamp will increase by 15p to £1.10p, and the price of a Second Class stamp will increase by 7p to 75p..
https://www.internationaldistributionsservices.com/en/press-centre/press-releases/international-distributions-services-plc/first-and-second-class-stamp-prices-increase-to-ensure-universal-service-remains-sustainable/0 -
A 1st class stamp will soon be a luxury!I’m a Forum Ambassador and I support the Forum Team on the eBay, Auctions, Car Boot & Jumble Sales, Boost Your Income, Praise, Vents & Warnings, Overseas Holidays & Travel Planning , UK Holidays, Days Out & Entertainments boards. If you need any help on these boards, do let me know.. Please note that Ambassadors are not moderators. Any posts you spot in breach of the Forum Rules should be reported via the report button, or by emailing forumteam@moneysavingexpert.com.All views are my own and not the official line of MoneySavingExpert.1
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Prices are here:
https://www.royalmail.com/prices2023?elqTrackId=600bf4cd086e4a338b4c4392317488a4&elq=f9798ceab2864936af3df8492535715a&elqaid=2933&elqat=1&elqCampaignId=2117
Online
https://www.royalmail.com/sites/royalmail.com/files/2023-03/royal-mail-online-price-guide-april-2023-v1-ta.pdf
Over the counter
https://www.royalmail.com/sites/royalmail.com/files/2023-03/royal-mail-our-prices-april-2023-ta.pdf
Not as bad as it could be really.
In the game of chess you can never let your adversary see your pieces1 -
I'm happily surprised that 2nd class small parcel hasn't gone up much - that's one option I use a lot. They have kept the 50p price difference between online and at the PO .
Shame about the 10p on a LL 2nd class though.I’m a Forum Ambassador and I support the Forum Team on the eBay, Auctions, Car Boot & Jumble Sales, Boost Your Income, Praise, Vents & Warnings, Overseas Holidays & Travel Planning , UK Holidays, Days Out & Entertainments boards. If you need any help on these boards, do let me know.. Please note that Ambassadors are not moderators. Any posts you spot in breach of the Forum Rules should be reported via the report button, or by emailing forumteam@moneysavingexpert.com.All views are my own and not the official line of MoneySavingExpert.0 -
At the PO 1st small parcel has gone down from £4.45 to £4.19
1st medium 2Kg and 20Kg also reduced.0 -
Online small parcel is also reduced isn't it? £3.69/ £2.99 1st class/ 2nd0
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The rates are currently £2.85 2nd class and £3.95 first . So 2nd class is going up but 1st is coming down.martindow said:Online small parcel is also reduced isn't it? £3.69/ £2.99 1st class/ 2ndI’m a Forum Ambassador and I support the Forum Team on the eBay, Auctions, Car Boot & Jumble Sales, Boost Your Income, Praise, Vents & Warnings, Overseas Holidays & Travel Planning , UK Holidays, Days Out & Entertainments boards. If you need any help on these boards, do let me know.. Please note that Ambassadors are not moderators. Any posts you spot in breach of the Forum Rules should be reported via the report button, or by emailing forumteam@moneysavingexpert.com.All views are my own and not the official line of MoneySavingExpert.1 -
Buy 100,000 1st class stamps now at £0.95 each. Sell them on EBay after April 3rd at £1.05 = £10,000 profit.0
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What about Ebay FVFs ?subjecttocontract said:Buy 100,000 1st class stamps now at £0.95 each. Sell them on EBay after April 3rd at £1.05 = £10,000 profit.1 -
Well I'm only here to provide the idea, it's up to you to implement. It's not really a problem......you have to think out of the box and find solutions. There are plenty of zero fee sales opportunities that can undercut retail prices. With a 15% price increase on April 3rd and a product that doesnt deteriorate or devalue over time it's a no brainer surely.
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