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08-31-2018, 07:56 AM

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grannie cheechee

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In 1853 my great great grandfather sent a letter from Council Bluffs, IA to Harrisburg, PA., and it cost him 50 cents.

08-31-2018, 09:01 AM

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bearisgray

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Originally Posted by grannie cheechee

In 1853 my great great grandfather sent a letter from Council Bluffs, IA to Harrisburg, PA., and it cost him 50 cents.

how much would tbat be today?

08-31-2018, 10:08 AM

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dunster

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I think postage in this country is extremely reasonable. Sure it has gone up, but no more than everything else.

08-31-2018, 11:16 AM

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Originally Posted by dunster

I think postage in this country is extremely reasonable. Sure it has gone up, but no more than everything else.

i challenge anybody to get into their car (or onto a plane) to get a letter from the east coast to the west coast.
i'm pretty sure it would be a bit more than the cost of a stamp.
and take longer.

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08-31-2018, 11:30 AM

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bearisgray

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Quote:

Originally Posted by PatriceJ

i challenge anybody to get into their car (or onto a plane) to get a letter from the east coast to the west coast.
i'm pretty sure it would be a bit more than the cost of a stamp.
and take longer.

As far as time - that would depend - I've had a letter take over a week to go less than 50 miles. I've also had mail get from Minnesota to Florida in two days.

08-31-2018, 12:17 PM

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tranum

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Originally Posted by klswift

pricing has gone up because the postal expenses are up - fuel costs, employee wages and benefits, facility expenses. How much more expensive are the eggs you buy? the gas for your car? same thing.

agree ! A cup of coffee cost $2.75 last week at a cafe. X 100 cups = $275.00.