US Mail Shipping Catagory/Rate Changes COMPLAINT!

JWFGoode · Post by **JWFGoode** » Sun Jul 29, 2007 9:17 pm

I have to vocalize a complaint about the USPS overseas shipping costs....
Mailing out packages from the US to our friends in the UK & Europe has gotten a lot more expensive. Until recently there used to be "Air Parcel Post" & a "flat rate" catagory for packages 4 lbs & under that was reasonable in the $15 to $20 range with 4-10 day delivery. Even the 4 to 6 week "economy post" option is gone.

Now, rates have sky-rocketed for the same weight, with all options eliminated except "1st Class International" which for a 4lb box is $29.60 US. No more flat-rate. Of course for an even higher price you can get faster (not much) delivery. It is apalling.

And that is my two-cents worth, I won't apologize for the USPS, I won't excuse them but I would like to extend some sympathy towards our overseas friends for this robbery.
John

Mike Gormley · Post by **Mike Gormley** » Mon Jul 30, 2007 6:16 pm

Yes its a shame they have to make it more expensive to ship overseas.

Mike