Originally Posted By: Bluestream
25. U.S. Post Office
They are pricing themselves out of existence. With e-mail, and
And on-line services they are a relic of the past. (refer to #9)
Packages are also sent faster and cheaper with UPS.
Most I agree with, this is pure baloney, or rather some folks believe this but it's simply not true.
UPS is slower AND more expensive. I can give examples, but as much as I hate to say it, USPS has made my business successful. We send 15 pound boxes all over the USA (including PR and islands) for $10. 1-4 days, depending on distance. Canada and Mexico, $25. All the rest of the world, $39 and they handle the customs and no brokerage fees. Frankly UPS and FedEx couldn't touch that.
OK OK you can't send OIL!! (sucks). UPS 4 quarts of SAE 250 racing gear oil to Europe - over $200!!
