Postage price hike and SASEs

[privatepook]

It seems that postage is going up to 42 cents on May 12th. My question is about my queries that came with SASEs that have 41 cent stamps on them.

Am I pretty much screwed on getting a response from all of those agents? Can I resend them a query without making them irate?

I'm assuming I'm not the only one out there with queries that contain SASEs whose postage will become insufficient by 1 cent three days from now.

[auntybug]

$#!& - I didn't even think of that. I would have been happy to have added the extra 1 cent...

*heads to cabaret for a drink grumbling*

[gabbleandhiss]

Next time use a "forever" stamp.

[auntybug]

Next time use a "forever" stamp.

*puts down drink*

:e2smack:

"What a maroon!" Thanks! I did...boy I must need more coffee...my brain isn't on. Not funny how fast panic can set in...

*kicks privatepook* ;)

[C.bronco]

Time to buy more forever stamps!

[privatepook]

I just looked at my leftover stamps and saw that I used Forever Stamps too. I'm dumb, and surprised frankly that I am somehow literate... I think.

*Kicks Himself after finding inspiration from Auntybug*

[Appalachian Writer]

*puts down drink*

:e2smack:

"What a maroon!" Thanks! I did...boy I must need more coffee...my brain isn't on. Not funny how fast panic can set in...

*kicks privatepook* ;)

See Bug, things could be worse! You'll be wise to it when you send out number 7!:D

[johnnysannie]

It seems that postage is going up to 42 cents on May 12th. My question is about my queries that came with SASEs that have 41 cent stamps on them.

Am I pretty much screwed on getting a response from all of those agents? Can I resend them a query without making them irate?

I'm assuming I'm not the only one out there with queries that contain SASEs whose postage will become insufficient by 1 cent three days from now.

Their response will come back to you postage due. Pay your mail carrier the extra penny and you're good.

[steveg144]

It seems that postage is going up to 42 cents on May 12th. My question is about my queries that came with SASEs that have 41 cent stamps on them.

Am I pretty much screwed on getting a response from all of those agents? Can I resend them a query without making them irate?

I'm assuming I'm not the only one out there with queries that contain SASEs whose postage will become insufficient by 1 cent three days from now.

Two words: Forever Stamps. I buy them by the hundred. They never become obsolete. Putting regular postage on an SASE that might sit on some agent's slush pile for 6-9 months is a sucker's bet.

[James81]

What's a forever stamp?

[johnnysannie]

What's a forever stamp?

A stamp sold by the US post office that can be used forever. No matter what price you paid for it, it's still valid through future postal increases. It works - at least till your current supply of forever stamps runs out!

[privatepook]

What's a forever stamp?

They look like this:

http://www.chathamjournal.com/weekly/moxiepix/b2_2738.jpg

......and they supposedly stay valid even if the price of postage increases. I started this thread before realizing I'd bought them. If anyone has fruit and vegetables, throw them at me whenever I dance.

[James81]

Are they more expensive or something?

[stormie]

Nope. You pay the current price. So stock up before the 12th.

[eveningstar]

I remember someone asked Miss Snark this when the rates increased before and she said they'd stocked up on 1 cent stamps, so some agents might be prepared.

[stormie]

I've received my SASEs in the past after the rates went up and the post office didn't ask for the extra cent.

[Pamster]

Wow my stamps even SAY forever on them but I had no idea that meant what it meant. Hell I didn't even read it until seeing the image above! Good thread, thanks everyone for the info. :D

[jst5150]

I'd recommend resending the queries with a new stamp affixed. Write a short note saying "I;m enclosing a SASE with proper postage affixed to for a query sent [DATE]."

However, I might also recommend keeping a regular eye on the postal rates. They usually go up every year; it's usually announced months in advance; and the new stamps (or at least ones to get you there) are on sale well beforehand. An ounce of prevention and all that. :)