tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5438368668223871493.post5038890528404425809..comments2024-01-31T19:17:43.669-05:00Comments on Making Ends Meet: Post office financial fix: Are you willing to pay for home delivery?Pinching Abehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11049699112785811449noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5438368668223871493.post-48814176425187958702011-12-09T12:20:24.219-05:002011-12-09T12:20:24.219-05:00I searched with the question "why not pay for...I searched with the question "why not pay for mail delivery" and found this blog. I have believed (for more than 40 years) the USPS physical delivery service should not be free and that it should not be perceived as a privilege or entitlement. I am only now concerned enough to participate in the dialogue. I also believe the most distant mailboxes should have a higher surcharge where these folks should consider operating their own postal hub if a closer grouped receiving area can save them on delivery costs.<br /> Pay your annual fees and you get your mail. If you don't pay, you will no longer receive mail. You can go stand in a very long line to get "general delivery" mail or check (and pay a fee) if they still have any important mail you should have paid to receive.<br /> I am sure the boost in revenues would easily justify rehiring or realigning workers to deal with the initial processing nightmares until everyone gets sorted out if they want the service or not. I also believe this should be an important national topic. I am proud and amazed at the U.S. Postal Service and I am one American ready to help them have continued success as a vital network of the USA.Pav in AZnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5438368668223871493.post-17860444885117621002011-09-19T19:39:33.189-04:002011-09-19T19:39:33.189-04:00I am 50/50 on the idea. Only because, can you ima...I am 50/50 on the idea. Only because, can you imagine the nightmare (and cost) it would be for USPS to collect the fee? Not sure what the solution should be, but I am also ok with no mail delivery on Saturday.<br /><br />Oh, I believe I read that USPS does NOT get tax dollars.Chrisnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5438368668223871493.post-28190475746128894652011-09-18T16:30:28.603-04:002011-09-18T16:30:28.603-04:00One more thought to add here...The cost of the del...One more thought to add here...The cost of the delivery fee (stamp) is already subsidized by our tax dollars, since the USPS is a GOVERNMENT entity. We pay for when we pay our taxes, and we also pay when we buy stamps/postage. There, I'm done. :)Amy @ Cheeky Cocoa Beanshttp://cheekycocoabean.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5438368668223871493.post-92221698264522050832011-09-17T13:42:17.336-04:002011-09-17T13:42:17.336-04:00I agree--$.44 is a bargain for regular first class...I agree--$.44 is a bargain for regular first class envelopes. However, the stamp is the delivery fee--the sender pays the delivery fee, so it is certainly not a "free lunch." The USPS, as well as UPS, FedEx, and other companies that deliver envelopes and packages, can raise the cost of the delivery fee to maintain their level of services.Amy @ Cheeky Cocoa Beanshttp://cheekycocoabean.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5438368668223871493.post-88026955198903818292011-09-16T18:14:12.619-04:002011-09-16T18:14:12.619-04:00Absolutely! It amazes me that for a mere 44¢ I ca...Absolutely! It amazes me that for a mere 44¢ I can mail a letter clear across the country & know that it will get there in a fairly timely matter. I'm very grateful for our postal service and would be more than happy to pay my fair share to help keep it afloat.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com