Flying abroad to post cards may be cheaper

BRITS have voiced frustration over the "shocking" cost of Royal Mail stamps, which they say is contributing to the plummeting sales of Christmas cards in 2024.

-  ALAN JOHNSON

Reports last week saw a 23% decrease in boxed card sales and a 15% fall in individual card purchases compared to last year.

According to a Moneypenny survey, nearly half (49%) of businesses are opting out of sending festive greetings to clients and suppliers this year.

Tik Tok user Jade Doutch expressed astonishment after purchasing a book of four first-class stamps, exclaiming in her video: "Since when is a book of four stamps £6.60?" She continued: "I just had such a shock - I thought they were about 25p each!" Another commenter shared their disbelief, saying: "I couldn't believe it, I shouted, '£1.65' in shock. "That's the last stamp I buy." Echoing the sentiment, someone else recalled: "I bought a book of four a few months ago, I nearly had a heart attack at the price."