Should dues go up again?

Cruiser Clint · 05-01-07, 05:43 PM

Is there going to be an increase in membership dues because of the raise in postage? The cost of mailing "large envelopes" like TT could potentially substantially increase the costs to the club. I am a manager for USPS and am still trying to figure out the new rates that go into effect 5/14, but from what little I have learned so far (I have training on Friday for the new rates) there may be some extra costs that probably weren't figured into the last membership dues increase. I'm not trying to b an alarmist, but it might be something to look into.

Clint

hatfieldcb · 05-01-07, 09:37 PM

Postage increases were probably not seriously considered. You think it will be more than a few pennies? Keep us posted.

Hulk · 05-11-07, 03:01 PM

Next issue mails out at the end of June. I guess we'll know then.

Good news: pixel prices are still holding steady. The web site will not be affected.

FJ40-GARAGE · 05-11-07, 03:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hulk

Next issue mails out at the end of June. I guess we'll know then.

Good news: pixel prices are still holding steady. The web site will not be affected.

True but i have no w-lan and laptop in the bathroom......yet.

Whatever the p&p will be, i want my hardcopie TT !

Metal Spice · 05-11-07, 06:11 PM

New rates for 1 ounce 1st class mail:

Regular leter size mail - $.41 from $39
Flats (large envelopes) - $.80 (weight depending) from $.52
Parcels & Packages - $1.13 from $.52

It's realy the size & shape that the rate change will affect. Prior to the change, the 1st class single piece rates for items over 1 oz had the same price at every weight increment. It shouldn't affect us too too much as it will only be a few cents difference when mailing Trails (currently, when I send them from my postage meter it's $2.31 - $2.65 depending upon what else is in the envelope), but this is another reason why we can't send free issues out to those who missed them due to an address change or late renewal. At best, it would increase our cost for the first class postage option, but we'll cross that bridge if & when we get to it.

hatfieldcb · 05-13-07, 01:23 PM

Here's a link to a CNN story about rates.

05-01-07, 05:43 PM	#1
Cruiser Clint I am the Clint Commander! Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Indianapolis, IN Posts: 231	Should dues go up again? Is there going to be an increase in membership dues because of the raise in postage? The cost of mailing "large envelopes" like TT could potentially substantially increase the costs to the club. I am a manager for USPS and am still trying to figure out the new rates that go into effect 5/14, but from what little I have learned so far (I have training on Friday for the new rates) there may be some extra costs that probably weren't figured into the last membership dues increase. I'm not trying to b an alarmist, but it might be something to look into. Clint __________________ 2005/2006/2007/2008 Hoosier Cruiser President, 1976 FJ40/1978 FJ45/2008 FJ Cruiser Visit us on the web at http://hoosiercruiser.org/ More pictures can be seen at my site http://home.comcast.net/~cruiserclint/index.html

05-01-07, 09:37 PM	#2
hatfieldcb IH8MUD Addict Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Colorado TLCA# 2768 Posts: 960	Postage increases were probably not seriously considered. You think it will be more than a few pennies? Keep us posted. __________________ Chris Hatfield KCØZAB TLCA#2768, Ad Sales Manager, Toyota Trails/tlca.org "As long as you're skating on thin ice, you may as well dance!" '97 FZJ80, '69 FJ40 "Project Orange" Rising Sun 4 Wheel Drive Club Cruise Moab 2008 Advertise in TLCA's award winning Toyota Trails magazine.

05-11-07, 03:01 PM	#3
Hulk I'll sleep when I'm dead. Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Colorado TLCA# 4189 Posts: 525	Next issue mails out at the end of June. I guess we'll know then. Good news: pixel prices are still holding steady. The web site will not be affected. __________________ Matt Farr, TLCA #4189 · WØRDY Treasurer, Rising Sun 4WD Club of Colorado 1981 FJ-40 "The Hulk" + 1996 FZJ-80

05-11-07, 06:11 PM	#5
Metal Spice IH8MUD Rookie Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Missouri TLCA# 5314, TLCA Administrator Posts: 74	New rates for 1 ounce 1st class mail: Regular leter size mail - $.41 from $39 Flats (large envelopes) - $.80 (weight depending) from $.52 Parcels & Packages - $1.13 from $.52 It's realy the size & shape that the rate change will affect. Prior to the change, the 1st class single piece rates for items over 1 oz had the same price at every weight increment. It shouldn't affect us too too much as it will only be a few cents difference when mailing Trails (currently, when I send them from my postage meter it's $2.31 - $2.65 depending upon what else is in the envelope), but this is another reason why we can't send free issues out to those who missed them due to an address change or late renewal. At best, it would increase our cost for the first class postage option, but we'll cross that bridge if & when we get to it. __________________ Can't sleep. Clowns will eat me. TLCA Admin - #5314 ROTR - Cinti. OH Rock is dead. Long live paper & scissors. Last edited by Metal Spice; 05-11-07 at 06:16 PM.

05-13-07, 01:23 PM	#6
hatfieldcb IH8MUD Addict Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Colorado TLCA# 2768 Posts: 960	Size matters, so does shape under new postal rates Here's a link to a CNN story about rates. __________________ Chris Hatfield KCØZAB TLCA#2768, Ad Sales Manager, Toyota Trails/tlca.org "As long as you're skating on thin ice, you may as well dance!" '97 FZJ80, '69 FJ40 "Project Orange" Rising Sun 4 Wheel Drive Club Cruise Moab 2008 Advertise in TLCA's award winning Toyota Trails magazine.


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