Current Price of stamp - USPS
Posted by TJ on Monday October 27, 2008 @ 03:13 PM
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US First Class Stamp: 42 cents
Effective May 12, 2008: the current price of a stamp is 42 cents. First-Class Mail Letter (1 oz.) is 42 cents. Each additional ounce costs 17 cents. Postcard stamps are now 27 cents.
Source: United States Postal Service (USPS.com)
The price of a stamp increased 1300% from the value of $.03. in 1917
However, this increase is in line with increases of other items as well....
a Dodge Sedan was $1,185 in 1917, that's also 1300% less than today
You could also could buy a pair of men's shoes for less than $6
And your local paper for $.01
Eggs were .39/dozen
A color TV cost.. oh wait a minute...
Okay now I will stop sounding like your grandpa.
1917 Prices from survey in Morris County, NJ
US First Class Stamp: 42 cents
Effective May 12, 2008: the current price of a stamp is 42 cents. First-Class Mail Letter (1 oz.) is 42 cents. Each additional ounce costs 17 cents. Postcard stamps are now 27 cents.
Source: United States Postal Service (USPS.com)
The price of a stamp increased 1300% from the value of $.03. in 1917
However, this increase is in line with increases of other items as well....
a Dodge Sedan was $1,185 in 1917, that's also 1300% less than today
You could also could buy a pair of men's shoes for less than $6
And your local paper for $.01
Eggs were .39/dozen
A color TV cost.. oh wait a minute...
Okay now I will stop sounding like your grandpa.
1917 Prices from survey in Morris County, NJ
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