Shipping Updates

Howdy to all <3 Its been awhile since I posted something.

So, we all know that the world is in a weird place these days, rent is high, groceries are high, Silver is high, and now USPS wants to do WHAT? Yep they want another price increase in July.

Here’s what I know right now:

The US Post Office is increasing shipping rates twice in July

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.

UGH! That sucks right? To help combat price increases, I am offering basic Ground Advantage again. I stopped using it a couple years ago when some porch pirates were snagging packages. Obviously shipping priority is still going to be the bestest way- your package is insured, tracking seems more accurate, its faster. Now, I havent gotten to see the final updated pricing, but in the past, I usually cover a couple bucks on the Priority choice to lessen the blow, and still plan on that, but remember, I am an artist, I am one person. I can only do so much. Being transparent about what is happening in the world is what I feel is the right thing.

If you are a Mpls Local, I still always offer local pickup (for free!), and can meet local to show work.

Thank you for reading, supporting, and sticking with me <3