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Some insight into US Mail shipping and how to package items for it, from someone who hauls it. [View all] A HERETIC I AM Nov 2021 OP

Great post! KT2000 Nov 2021 #1

Very interesting. Very helpful. steventh Nov 2021 #2

You are very welcome. A HERETIC I AM Nov 2021 #16

Good information! Thanks. MineralMan Nov 2021 #3

That's exactly the point. A HERETIC I AM Nov 2021 #15

Exactly. MineralMan Nov 2021 #37

Great information! Thank you! lucca18 Nov 2021 #4

You're welcome! A HERETIC I AM Nov 2021 #13

K&R PatSeg Nov 2021 #5

My wife works at the Carol Stream IL P&DC. Do you work this area? nt Progressive Jones Nov 2021 #6

I've been to that facility, but I'm in Florida A HERETIC I AM Nov 2021 #8

Is a 9 digit zip better then 5 digit??? a kennedy Nov 2021 #7

Yes, but the facilites I usually work out of don't sort that far down. A HERETIC I AM Nov 2021 #11

Thank you! What a great post, so much helpful information. I'm shipping Christmas presents for chia Nov 2021 #9

Glad you found it helpful A HERETIC I AM Nov 2021 #23

That was interesting, thanks for taking time for that! FoxNewsSucks Nov 2021 #10

LOL.... A HERETIC I AM Nov 2021 #21

After reading this excellent explanation SouthernDem4ever Nov 2021 #72

Thank you for the good information Wild blueberry Nov 2021 #12

You're welcome! A HERETIC I AM Nov 2021 #48

Thanks. Aren't addresses supposed to be in capital letters spooky3 Nov 2021 #14

To be honest, I don't know for sure. A HERETIC I AM Nov 2021 #18

Yes, it is. Thanks. Nt spooky3 Nov 2021 #25

I was today years old when I found out about "Informed delivery"! ShazzieB Nov 2021 #79

Glad to help! A HERETIC I AM Nov 2021 #87

Good post. Don't think people realize how much USPS uses contractors. Hoyt Nov 2021 #17

Almost all the intercity mail to the large sorting centers and major post offices.... A HERETIC I AM Nov 2021 #20

That means part of the stamp cost is set aside for profit. This shows how much privatization ShazamIam Nov 2021 #82

Well...you can think of it this way; A HERETIC I AM Nov 2021 #85

I don't think you recognize the wage suppression and theft of service that is occurring. We are ShazamIam Nov 2021 #91

Wait....what? A HERETIC I AM Nov 2021 #95

How do you justify the low pay for drivers on contract to preserve profit for the contractor with ShazamIam Nov 2021 #98

WHAT are you talking about?!?!?!? A HERETIC I AM Nov 2021 #99

I think you have gone beyond disagreeing with me to speaking on my behalf. You stated why you made ShazamIam Nov 2021 #100

K & R & Bookmarked Tommymac Nov 2021 #19

Glad you liked it. A HERETIC I AM Nov 2021 #28

I cannot thank you enough! Blue Dawn Nov 2021 #22

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And a very Happy Holidays to you, AHIA! Blue Dawn Nov 2021 #31

Thank you for taking the time to post this! dchill Nov 2021 #26

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Thanks. Having bought more than my share of items on eBay I have been appalled to learn ... eppur_se_muova Nov 2021 #29

While I haven't done too much business on eBay..... A HERETIC I AM Nov 2021 #49

This was great! Thanks for posting. alwaysinasnit Nov 2021 #30

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Excellent Read! ProfessorGAC Nov 2021 #32

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Very interesting and useful info. I had no idea! Maybe encourage Walmart to read this and housecat Nov 2021 #33

Wal-Mart made their name on being frugal.... A HERETIC I AM Nov 2021 #57

Thank you. SYFROYH Nov 2021 #34

You are welcome A HERETIC I AM Nov 2021 #58

Thank you. Really interesting. ❤ littlemissmartypants Nov 2021 #35

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What a terrific Public Service Announcement. Thank you so much & happy holidays! Hekate Nov 2021 #36

Likewise! A HERETIC I AM Nov 2021 #53

k&r Alice Kramden Nov 2021 #38

I copied this off to read at leisure. A keeper for sure! calimary Nov 2021 #39

I'm glad you liked it! A HERETIC I AM Nov 2021 #69

I'm saving this NJCher Nov 2021 #40

You are most welcome... A HERETIC I AM Nov 2021 #45

Thanks for the very informative post! Martin68 Nov 2021 #41

Thanks for confirming that "Fragile" labels are worthless. I had always figured that they were pnwmom Nov 2021 #42

A significant number of packages.... A HERETIC I AM Nov 2021 #47

Yes -- even the human beings are having to work within a heavily automated system pnwmom Nov 2021 #60

Yup. And it does depend on what you're shipping. A HERETIC I AM Nov 2021 #61

Good point about Amazon. ShazzieB Nov 2021 #83

Thank you for this excellent post mountain grammy Nov 2021 #43

You are welcome, and thank you! A HERETIC I AM Nov 2021 #46

Thanks! elleng Nov 2021 #44

When I first looked at this and scrolled down, I rolled my eyes rsdsharp Nov 2021 #50

LOL! Well, I'm glad you gave it a shot! A HERETIC I AM Nov 2021 #52

You're more than welcome. rsdsharp Nov 2021 #54

TY !!! Incredibly helpful information! halobeam Nov 2021 #55

Glad to be of service! A HERETIC I AM Nov 2021 #59

Thanks for the nuts and bolts 4dog Nov 2021 #63

Glad you liked it. A HERETIC I AM Nov 2021 #65

I feel like this would make a good documentary JI7 Nov 2021 #64

"ALWAYS set the Zip Code apart from the state and if possible" BumRushDaShow Nov 2021 #66

It absolutely helps. A HERETIC I AM Nov 2021 #67

LOL @ that link! BumRushDaShow Nov 2021 #68

K&R flying rabbit Nov 2021 #70

Great post. Really informative. /nt ARandomPerson Nov 2021 #71

As I understand it OldBaldy1701E Nov 2021 #73

I can't speak to any legal issue... A HERETIC I AM Nov 2021 #74

I understand OldBaldy1701E Nov 2021 #97

I always write "FRAGILE" on fragile items. I know what you say is true... NurseJackie Nov 2021 #75

I didn't say "nobody cares" A HERETIC I AM Nov 2021 #86

Yes... NurseJackie Nov 2021 #92

Thank you! nt Heartstrings Nov 2021 #76

This is so interesting as well as useful! renate Nov 2021 #77

I'm pleased you found it interesting A HERETIC I AM Nov 2021 #88

Thanks for an informative post. hay rick Nov 2021 #78

Had to mail a box Old Crank Nov 2021 #80

It's nice to hear of a good experience A HERETIC I AM Nov 2021 #90

Hint: Include a second address label INSIDE of the packaging TeamProg Nov 2021 #81

Excellent advice. A HERETIC I AM Nov 2021 #89

K&R - Great! Thanks, thanks, thanks! NT reACTIONary Nov 2021 #84

Thank you canetoad Nov 2021 #93

I'm glad you enjoyed it. A HERETIC I AM Nov 2021 #96

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