Monday, May 14, 2007

Welcome the world of the European mail system

I just read on-line that today marks an auspicious day in the life of the US Postal System. Apparently, mail will now be measured by actual size, thickness, and weight to calculate the postal ratel. The biggest hassle I see for the everyday consumer is for the mailing of first class letters. Gone are the days when a first class letter mailed in the continental US costs a flat rat (i.e. $0.39).

The biggest issue I see is that no one will know exactly how much postage to put on a letter. The result: longer lines at the post office.

Welcome the world of the European mail system.

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