USPS is increasing shipping rates twice in July

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Just got this email from Pirate Ship. This is going to negatively impact sales IMHO.

Here's what's changing on July 1st

Ground Advantage is increasing by up to $2.11:

Weight-Based Ground Advantage for shipments that weigh more than 1 pound are increasing by up to $2.11, mostly in 1-5 pounds.
Weight-Based Ground Advantage for shipments less than 1 pound are increasing by up to 33 cents for zones 6-8.
Ground Advantage Cubic rates are increasing by up to $1.67.

Priority Mail is increasing by up to $3.10:

Weight-Based Priority Mail rates are increasing by up to $3.10.
Priority Mail Cubic rates are increasing by up to $2.97.
Priority Mail Flat Rate prices are increasing by up to $1.18.

The new rates will lower the maximum discounts available for USPS compared to Retail Pricing from 89% to 88%.

Here's what's changing on July 14th

Media Mail rates will increase by up to 56 cents.
Signature Confirmation is going up by 20 cents to $3.70.

More at USPS: https://about.usps.com/newsroom/national-releases/2024/0409-usps-recommends-new-prices-for-july-2024.htm