It has been announced that Canada Post will be seeking a 100% increase in the rates it charges for small undersized packets. This is the size that goes through
the slot and is used mostly for small books and paperbacks.
Currently these rates vary from $2.20 to $4.20 and barely make up the additional costs of $8.00 - $14.00 for most other books. As it is that we only get reimbursed for $6.90 per book this will mean great losses and shut down for many Canadian based booksellers.
As this rate must first be approved by cabinet, those of use who have Conservative MPs may wish to express their concerns (if any) as soon as possible.
On the other hand this may lead to a revival of bricks and mortar stores in Canada as it will certainly screw the hell out of online sales.
D. Wood
Otter Creek Books
Mildmay
Currently these rates vary from $2.20 to $4.20 and barely make up the additional costs of $8.00 - $14.00 for most other books. As it is that we only get reimbursed for $6.90 per book this will mean great losses and shut down for many Canadian based booksellers.
As this rate must first be approved by cabinet, those of use who have Conservative MPs may wish to express their concerns (if any) as soon as possible.
On the other hand this may lead to a revival of bricks and mortar stores in Canada as it will certainly screw the hell out of online sales.
D. Wood
Otter Creek Books
Mildmay
