Three 3 ounce labels have three different costs. Why?

[katydidscards]

The last three labels I printed were all for three ounce items. Yet they all cost me different amounts:

1. $2.96
2. $3.09
3. $2.66

All were first class USPS flat envelopes.

Why the difference? Is this a zoned shipping issue?

[aquajoe07011 · Accepted solution]

Yes, USPS first class packages are now priced by zone,

[orangehound]

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@katydidscards wrote:

Why the difference? Is this a zoned shipping issue?

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Yes, it is a zoned shipping issue.   In January, the USPS changed the way that they price First Class Package shipments.  The shipments are now zone based and grouped into four weight classes:  0-4 ounce, 5-8 ounce, 9-12 ounce, and 13-16 ounce.

1. 2.96 is the price for zone 7 (0-4 ounces)
2. 3.09 is the price for zone 9 (0-4 ounces)
3. 2.66 is the price for zones 1 &2 (0-4 ounces)

[katydidscards]

Thanks, I just wanted to be sure.