At the turn of the year from 2013 to 2014, the postal service will implement changes to its rates for shipping packages and letters. This change does not affect stamps that have already been purchased; those stamps remain valid. To use them, customers simply need to purchase additional stamps, which will be available starting December 5, 2013. This allows for timely planning before the turn of the year.
What changes are relevant to the movement of goods and mail?
The first change concerns so-called standard letters. These weigh up to 20 grams and have maximum dimensions of 23.5 x 12.5 x 0.5 centimeters. The price for domestic shipping is 60 cents. If the sender still has old 58-cent stamps, they can supplement them with 2-cent additional stamps. There are no changes for package shipments. The price for domestic registered mail increases by ten cents to €2.15. The prices for international shipping of letters up to the size of a maxi letter remain unchanged. The price for a maxi letter in the weight class of one to two kilograms will be €17.00 as of January 1, 2014. It thus increases by ten cents.
What options are available to the sender?
In 2014, customers will once again receive attractive gift sets. These include packaging in the selected price and size categories. Five categories offer the right size for every need. The selection ranges from space for CDs to entire glassware collections. A special bottle gift set makes it possible to safely ship a fine bottle of wine—for Christmas, a birthday, or just because.
Customers appreciate the postofficeshop.de online store for international shipping or sending Christmas cards within Germany. The new 2014 postage rates are therefore no problem. Here, senders can easily have stamps and postage packs delivered directly to their homes. The store takes the new year’s postage changes into account and makes it easy to place orders. In addition, the store’s newsletter provides information on current offers and all important changes to the shipping terms. For commercial shipping, purchasing a whole roll of stamps is a good idea. This allows for staggered reordering, ensuring that letters and packages leave the sender’s hands quickly. Even with changes to postage rates, the service remains reliable. Small packages and parcels are ideal for shipping small gifts or clothing, for example. Any destination can be reached by mail. Postofficeshop.de provides an overview of the terms and conditions.
