Originally posted by Randi
I came across this and thought it would be fun for you Americans to see!

Since July 1, 1863, letters sent to all parts of the United States have been charged at the same rate. .
June 30, 2002 37 cents for 1st oz.
Randi, thanks for posting this! I am a bookkeeper and my experience is that for a mere .37 cents you can mail something and it will arrive miles and miles away - the very next day!
I have mailed items at 5:30 PM and over and over again, they receive it in their morning mail.

We all complain about the increases - but it still is a great bargain!