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Many have mixed views on the increase of stamp prices, with first class stamps rising from 85p to 95p. Second class stamps have also risen from 66p to 68p.
Royal Mail said there has been a long-term decline in letter usage, as well as rising inflation, which has led it make the decision to hike its prices. Many in Lincolnshire have differing views on the decision, with some saying it is perfectly reasonable, and others who think it discourages people to send letters.
We showed the price rises on our Facebook page and Lincolnshire Live readers were quick to give their thoughts. Tina Mills said: “They put it up too high so that people stopped sending Christmas cards and so many letters.”
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Angie Goodale added: “It seems expensive for local, but 95 pence is good to get a letter from one end of the country to the other in 24 hours.” Elaine Chapman said: “A decrease might be a better move.”
Others think people should not complain about the new prices. Angela White said: “People are quite happy to pay £2.50 plus for a cup of coffee which is consumed in minutes but complain at 95p to post a letter or card which can be delivered anywhere in the UK.
“It sounds like good value to me, it’s just that we as a nation have had cheap postal charges for too long.” Sarah Bowler-Clegg added: “I don’t know why people moan about this really, I bet you couldn’t get in your car and deliver it to the address you want it to go to for 95p.”
Others were more emphatic towards those who often send letters. Stuart Whatley said: “This is important because many older people rely on sending letter and other documents through the post.”
