Consumer Packages

The United States Postal Service is reeling due primarily to...

transition from snail mail to email

high fuel prices that make its mail delivery vehicle fleet of 260,000 unmanageable

soaring healthcare costs for its huge number of employees

Yet, on the other hand, the internet ( specifically EBAY ) has actually increased the number of "packages" flowing to/from consumers.  But, for the most part, UPS and DHL have been the primary beneficiaries of e-commerce.

With all this being said, the USPS is reaching to generate an influx of cash NOW.  Enter the FOREVER STAMP.  I'm sure you've heard about it and it sounds like a pretty good deal.  If you go this route, I would suggest doing it as soon as it becomes available.  Forty-two cents will be the initial going rate.  If you wait until later, then you will subject to the current market price.