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captain kirk
Joined: 29 Jan 2003
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 Posted: Wed Apr 25, 2007 3:27 pm Post subject: What's up with the U.S.Post jacking up int'l rates May 15? |
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| Huffdaddy posted slightly on this about a week ago. Today I just heard that, starting May 15, U.S. postal rates/service for mail/packages heading overseas will change (rate go up, a lot). So far service has been excellent and rates reasonable. |
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Bibbitybop
Joined: 22 Feb 2006
Location: Seoul
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| Posted: Wed Apr 25, 2007 3:59 pm Post subject: |
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Reasons:
Tax cuts for the wealthy
War in Iraq
Pork Spending
Low regard for citizens' well-being
Need more? |
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freethought
Joined: 13 Mar 2005
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| Posted: Wed Apr 25, 2007 4:41 pm Post subject: |
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| though I'm not a yank, my understanding is that it has a fair amount to do with fuel costs. |
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captain kirk
Joined: 29 Jan 2003
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| Posted: Wed Apr 25, 2007 6:04 pm Post subject: |
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I got the word from a guy stateside. Starting May 15 U.S. Postal Service is dropping the surface option (4-6 weeks, cheap and ok if you're not in a hurry).
They are going to charge not just based on weight but also by size/dimensions starting May 15, too.
UPS made these changes to its services in January and U.S. Postal Service is following suit. |
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krats1976
Joined: 14 May 2003
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| Posted: Wed Apr 25, 2007 7:43 pm Post subject: |
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| captain kirk wrote: |
I got the word from a guy stateside. Starting May 15 U.S. Postal Service is dropping the surface option (4-6 weeks, cheap and ok if you're not in a hurry).
They are going to charge not just based on weight but also by size/dimensions starting May 15, too.
UPS made these changes to its services in January and U.S. Postal Service is following suit. |
Another thing to add to my "Reasons I'm glad to be going home" list. |
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tareze
Joined: 13 Mar 2005
Location: north or south of a river
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| Posted: Wed Apr 25, 2007 8:52 pm Post subject: |
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dropping the surface option?!?!
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Alyallen
Joined: 29 Mar 2004
Location: The 4th Greatest Place on Earth = Jeonju!!!
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| Posted: Wed Apr 25, 2007 10:16 pm Post subject: |
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| tareze wrote: |
dropping the surface option?!?!
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Damn it....Why couldn't this happened AFTER I left  |
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Teufelswacht
Joined: 06 Sep 2004
Location: Land Of The Not Quite Right
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| Posted: Thu Apr 26, 2007 12:04 am Post subject: |
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| Bibbitybop wrote: |
Reasons:
Tax cuts for the wealthy
War in Iraq
Pork Spending
Low regard for citizens' well-being
Need more? |
freethought responded:
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| though I'm not a yank, my understanding is that it has a fair amount to do with fuel costs. |
Dear Mr. Freethought:
In the future, please do not use common sense and/or facts in your posts regarding this topic. There are those of us who would much rather blame the Bush Administration for everything from sunspots to teenage acne. Thank you very much.
Sincerely,
T |
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Bibbitybop
Joined: 22 Feb 2006
Location: Seoul
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| Posted: Thu Apr 26, 2007 12:07 am Post subject: |
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| Teufelswacht wrote: |
| Bibbitybop wrote: |
Reasons:
Tax cuts for the wealthy
War in Iraq
Pork Spending
Low regard for citizens' well-being
Need more? |
freethought responded:
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| though I'm not a yank, my understanding is that it has a fair amount to do with fuel costs. |
Dear Mr. Freethought:
In the future, please do not use common sense and/or facts in your posts regarding this topic. There are those of us who would much rather blame the Bush Administration for everything from sunspots to teenage acne. Thank you very much.
Sincerely,
T |
Why are you slamming Bush? Aren't those things common in both Dems and Repubs?
Fk 'em all, they don't care about you unless you have money. |
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