Remember, the new rates for International First Class goes into effect this weekend. For those needing postage, the US Postal Service begins Selling a Global "Forever" stamp on Monday. It can be pre-ordered now at www.usps.com: <https://store.usps.com/store/browse/productDetailSingleSku.jsp?categoryNav=false&navAction=jump&navCount=0&productId=S_578804&categoryId=subcatS_S_45cFirstClass> The Global Forever® stamps are being issued in self-adhesive sheets of 20 at the 1ドル.10 rate, or 22ドル.00 per sheet. USPS will begin processing pre-orders on January 25. I tried to pick up a sheet at my local Post Office and the Postmistress told me it was not even on their order sheet yet - she could not get them so on-line at www.usps.com may be the best route for now. At least with a "forever" stamp there is no need to be concerned about needing "make up" postage if one does not use all the stamps before the next rate increase. 73, ... Joe, W4TV