Postal Rates Went Up

Much to most peoples dismay that ship items are aware of the new postal rate that went into effect May 10th.

Mainly the rates seem to effect those that ship Internationally. Instead of weighing the package and there was a standard rate per weight category, now it will be compared by three different categories.

Today I had International shipping to do. A package that usually ships for $2.95 shipped to Germany for $8.95. That was the least expensive way to send it. Even the postal worker was amazed and stated that it was far to much. Running it through again just to see if maybe it was incorrect. It was correct.
She briefly went over the three sections of comparisons but I really need to go to the site and read all the provisions of the rate changes. I definitely lost money on this but that is life in the business arena

Another thought I had is that with this increase we have to yet again raise our shipping costs to the consumer. No, this is not fair but reality. I ship worldwide so this will be costly to my customers.

Not only that I will have to go into my storefronts and change all the ship prices.

If you ship International you might not want to be surprised by the cost and look into this also.