Forever stamp saves on postal rate hikes
February 12, 2008
On May 12, the US Postal Service will raise the price of a first class stamp from 41 cents to 42 cents. This is not the first postage rate price increase, and it certainly will not be the last. If keeping up with periodic price increases is frustrating and inconvenient, the US Postal Service offers the Forever stamp at 41 cents with a guarantee that regardless of future price hikes, the Forever stamp will be accepted for mailing first class letters forever into the future.
"Who said nothing lasts forever?" stated Postmaster General and Chief Executive Officer John E. Potter. "The Forever stamp is a consumer innovation guaranteed to deliver unprecedented convenience and value to our customers. It’s good forever." Forever stamps were introduced last year, and the US Postal Service estimates over five billion stamps have been sold. The US Postal Service expects to sell just as many right before the new price increase for a first class stamp on May 12.
Forever stamps can be purchased online at the USPS website, by by calling 1-800-STAMP-24 or visiting your local Post Office. In addition, Forever stamps will be available through Automated Teller Machines (ATMs), as well as grocery stores and convenience stores.