Dear Deborah,
the majority of my items are under $5 including postage, with the new proposed increase plus priority on 4th Jan 16, most of my items will go up to $6+, rendering my business obsolete against, items from china for $1-2, creating a larger divide against international sellers vs Australian Sellers.. what you will acheive is a significant loss in sales to australian ebay sellers, loss of letters sent, and eventually further reductions in letter sents by Australians, you need to remember that, you a now competing on a global scale, not domestically, that is not a sound business practice, biting the hand that feeds you.
if you are going to increase the price of stamps. Your whole envelop system need overhauling to global standards, i.e. items upto 50grams(regardless of thickness, but still in DL size) $1. items above 50grams and below 125grams, regardless of thickness, and stil fit in a b4, $2,etc, then over 500grams goes to parcels. this is a more sound and internationally competitive business model. and will keep australian ebay sellers in business against international sellers
Regards
Tyson
