[retiredguy123]

Originally Posted by Stu from NYC

Post office hired these people and employed them and should be responsible for their pensions if that is the agreement. 75 years into the future though is nuts.

Also they must be losing a fortune delivering for Amazon. They should charge enough to cover their costs and do not believe they are doing so now.

But, why single out Amazon? Why shouldn't they charge all customers enough to pay their costs? I think their biggest cost is for the junk mail that most people don't want. If they can't compete, then they should shut down and let the private companies deliver everything.

[Stu from NYC]

Originally Posted by retiredguy123

But, why single out Amazon? Why shouldn't they charge all customers enough to pay their costs? I think their biggest cost is for the junk mail that most people don't want. If they can't compete, then they should shut down and let the private companies deliver everything.

Amazon was just one example. They should charge enough to cover their costs for all of their customers or drop the customer.

[Gpsma]

USPS,....THE PONY EXPRESS NOW.

get rid of it..privatize now

[queasy27]

I would not be in favor of privatizing the post office but would love bulk mail prices to be the same as first class. That might negatively affect those who enjoy getting mail offers/coupons and don't have access to online resources, but companies could still reach those folks if they're willing to pay a fair price.

I've stopped catalogs, credit card offers, Val Pak ads, and every other consumer opt-out provision I can find. The Villages magazine and AARP, however, are relentless!

[davem4616]

the USPS totally blew it when they didn't see the uptick in shipping and allowed UPS and FedEx to take that money maker
away from them....then after the fact they've tried too little to late be competitive with those shipping companies

then electronic mail arrived which further eroded their business volume...and no one sends out Christmas cards like they did
in the 50's early '60's....another volume loss that they never saw coming

poor management on the part of USPS...they've had their head in the sand for decades....they never thought that they could be
challenged

guess what...some one moved your cheese and ate your lunch...you are toast and eventually will be replaced by a non government company that will make a profit

[retiredguy123]

Originally Posted by queasy27

I would not be in favor of privatizing the post office but would love bulk mail prices to be the same as first class. That might negatively affect those who enjoy getting mail offers/coupons and don't have access to online resources, but companies could still reach those folks if they're willing to pay a fair price.

I've stopped catalogs, credit card offers, Val Pak ads, and every other consumer opt-out provision I can find. The Villages magazine and AARP, however, are relentless!

I agree with the bulk mail pricing. But, if you don't want to privitize the Post Office, I think what you are suggesting would effectively put them out of business anyway. Companies that send junk mail are not going to pay first class prices.

[Stu from NYC]

Originally Posted by davem4616

the USPS totally blew it when they didn't see the uptick in shipping and allowed UPS and FedEx to take that money maker
away from them....then after the fact they've tried too little to late be competitive with those shipping companies

then electronic mail arrived which further eroded their business volume...and no one sends out Christmas cards like they did
in the 50's early '60's....another volume loss that they never saw coming

poor management on the part of USPS...they've had their head in the sand for decades....they never thought that they could be
challenged

guess what...some one moved your cheese and ate your lunch...you are toast and eventually will be replaced by a non government company that will make a profit

good points they blew it when they could not compete with others in the parcel business.

[Cheapbas]

I have a small business and the usps is the fastest, cheapest reliable way to get purchases to consumers. To me their services are invaluable.

Comparable ground services by the 2 major Delivery co’s are slow and far more money.

It costs 2.86 to 3.09 to get an item to the buyer, affords some sellers to offer free shipping.

It’s one of the best deals going. Presuming many of you are purchasing online nowadays you can get your items delivered cheaper and preserves your disposable income.

I would prefer they fix it and not eliminate.

[coalminer]

I agree. Save the post office

[dewilson58]

Originally Posted by coalminer

I agree. Save the post office

Why??

[stadry]

even the usps realizes their services lack customer satisfaction especially when they have fedex drop boxes on the property,,, personally i wish the behind-the-counter personnel were more customer-friendly rather than their '-i'm-doing-you-a-favor' attitude so prevalent among those who, w/o a soft overpaid job, would probably be collecting public$ benefits,,, have noticed that customers often display/adopt a kiss-their-*** demeanor both in the post office & dmv's,,, we're timid when expressing 'you work for us !'
ah, sweet diversity - letting those who can't decently spell sort mail

[iht2209]

Spoken like a true business men. If you work for me for 40 years why should I owe you a pension. You should work till you die. Now you know why I buy everything online and don’t support local business men.

[J1ceasar]

The only smart reply so far .

[J1ceasar]

Wher3 do you go? I have found the lake DMV very nice! The fruitlands park post office.. great people .

[greenflash245]

right!