I'm like a second-class stamp, and well you know it.

But second-class stamps usually get there in the end.

But you will still be able to use first- or second-class stamps bought at today's lower cost, even after prices have risen.

"If they set the price very high relative to second-class stamps many people will move from first to second class.

"Posted two days ago with a second-class stamp," he said.

The price of second-class stamps will still be regulated.

The proposed seven-year deal would see the cost of a second-class stamp rise from the current 36p to between 45p and 55p.

Members wishing to obtain a copy should send two second-class stamps to the office.

But you can beat the rise by buying a book, or more, of first or second-class stamps now.

The quantity relative for second-class stamps is 140.0, indicating an increase in numbers bought of 40%.

On top of that, the price of first- and second-class stamps is scheduled to rise 12 percent next week.

First-class and second-class stamps currently cost 39p and 30p respectively.

Ofcom has capped the price of second-class stamps to protect vulnerable consumers.

Over the next seven years, this will ensure that Royal Mail can price second-class stamps no higher than 55p.

There could be more to come, with the price of second-class stamps capped at 55p but rising with inflation.

People pay 13p a week towards the cost of a sight test every two years - less than the cost of a second-class stamp.

Bosses are also planning to increase the cost of a second-class stamp by 2p, under the measures to raise around £100 million of extra revenue.

It had run out of first-class stamps while the level of second-class stamps was low.

It had a second-class stamp on it.

JE: In their decision document, they set a cap of the price of second-class stamps at 55p.

First- and second-class stamp prices are to increase by 14p from next month to record highs of 60p and 50p, the Royal Mail has announced.

Unless you leave posting things to the last minute, it is simply a waste of money to send Christmas cards first class, so buy second-class stamps instead.

Ofcom said it believed the cap on second-class stamps would ensure postal services remained affordable for such families and vulnerable consumers generally.

Correspondence required addresses and yours faithfullys and a hunt for envelopes and second-class stamps.

Currently first-class stamps cost 46 pence and second-class stamps cost 36 pence.