U.S. Postal Service Recommends New Competitive Prices for 2025

 

November 14th , 2024 – the Postal Service filed notice with the Postal Regulatory Commission (PRC) for Shipping Services price changes to take effect January 19, 2025. The proposed adjustments were approved by the Governors of the USPS.

The change would raise Shipping Services prices approximately 3.2 percent for Priority Mail service and Priority Mail Express service, 3.9 percent for USPS Ground Advantage and 9.2 percent for Parcel Select.

 

  • As the USPS previously announced (Oct 2024), the Postal Service will not be raising prices in January for our Mailing Services, therefore, the price of a First-Class stamp will remain unchanged.

USPS Decertification for All IBI Metering Devices

When is the deadline for decertification?

There are several important dates to be aware of, so let’s break it all down…

June 30, 2024: The USPS will officially decertify all non-IMI postage meters.

December 31, 2024: Last day to use your non-IMI postage meter. After this date, all non-IMI compliant postage meters will be considered “inactive.” Be sure your business has worked with a USPS certified postage meter company, like Southern Business Machines/Quadient, to find the right postage meter for your mail volume.

June 30, 2025: Indicia printed with decertified, inactive systems will no longer be considered valid postage for mailing or refunds.

June 30, 2026: The USPS has provided this extension date for some mailers who meet specific criteria. Please contact us at (812) 475-8895 to  review with account representatice to learn if your business meets those requirements.

 

If you own a Pitney or FP product, let’s talk.

We can do more than just replace your postage machine. We can help your business run better.

Southern Business Machines, Inc. in the community !

The Southern Business Machines family of Vernon,Jennifer, Dawn and Vernon II pride themselves with working in the community. Below are some of the events that the Stevens family proudly partners with :

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POP / Performance Output Program

Do you feel like all you see in your business is increases in cost ! Rising Service Cost, USPS Rate Changes, Carrier Increases/Cost, Correctional Cost from mailings and shipping,Printing & Copier Cost !  Now is the time to take back control ! Come join our program called – POP! The Performance Output Program that offers insights into your various views of all outputs,even with mail and shipping controls. Our detailed analysis can show where a company can improve their efficiency for better mailings and output communications and more to keep overall cost down. For more details customers can call (812) 475-8895 or click the link below to get start. Not a customer, POP can work for your company too ! Contact us today for details.

Our new 2024 offers a new promotion discount toward our Folder Inserters, Document Management Software, and Hybrid Mailing Options (Even Multi-Channel Delivery options for your Remote Employees) ! Discounts levels are up to 30% per option. Higher level discounts with bundled plans are available, please ask your Account Representative for more details!

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New Supplies Request Link is Live !!
Need to order supplies ! Our new request page for supplies allows you to make your request and one of staff members will call to confirm what you need ! Click the link in the top right corner now !!

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Southern Business Machines, Inc. opened its doors in October of 1989. We began modestly with two employees and 127 customers. In the last 25 years we have established ourselves as a strong competitor of Pitney Bowes and Franco Postalia mailing equipment companies.

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