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May 2008 Newsletter

 Focusing on Postage Costs

The U. S. Post Office has announced another rate increase, to go into effect in May. In addition, one of the major book sites has announced that it has started to charge booksellers a commission on the postage amounts paid by buyers, in effect a surcharge on postage.  Two of the other major sites charge buyers a fixed rate for shipping, then discount that amount to sellers.  The end result for buyers will be an increase in costs.  On sites where sellers can control the amount charged for shippers, buyers will see an immediate increase in shipping rates.  On sites that have controlled shipping rates, it means the increase will be in the price of the item, a ‘hidden’ increase. 

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