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From: Jim Sharp <jsharp@xxxxxxxxxxx>
Date: Thu, 05 Apr 2001 22:23:23 -0500
I tried this too, seriously thinking that since it was a box from the
USPS, they wouldn't mind. My friend who works at the local PO took a 1
1/2" wide black marker and crossed out all the markings, then told me
she'd let it go - this time only.

According to her, *everyone* was ordering the free boxes from the USPS
site and using them for all types of shipping, including UPS and Fed-Ex.
I guess the PO didn't see the humor in it. She really loved it when I
told her how great all the different sizes were for storing stuff around
the house.  :->

--
Jim



"Brian P. Huber" wrote:
> 
> Don't think this is even close to true.  I sent a couple of Priority boxes
> to Canada turned inside-out.  Got called on it BIG TIME!(2 different
> offices).  I was told that USPS owns the Priority boxes and they will either
> confiscate entire package or charge higher rate if used other than Priority.
> I had taped up the "USPS" label on inside of box.  Agent looked at it and
> said to take it home and put it in another box.
> 
> Since USPS provides these boxes for free for exclusive use for Priority, I
> would think that there is justification for refusal to ship other than
> Priority.
> 
> After considering the statement on the box and what I was told, I no longer
> use Priority boxes inside-out for other than Priority uses.
> 
> Brian P. Huber
> 
> > Also, amidst possible arguments, you definately can use
> > Priority boxes for First
> > Class, or Parcel Post by turning them inside out. Another
> > option that also has
> > ALWAYS worked for me is simply covering up the "Priority"
> > markings on the box,
> > and the clerk will then stamp the package "Standard Mail" for
> > Parcel Post, or
> > "First Class" for first class (obviously). This is the case
> > at any post office
> > I've been to (Yes, here in NY where everbody gets "mugged",
> > and no one is nice).
> > If a particular postal clerk won't do it, he is simply WAY
> > too anal. :)
> >
> > Larry
>

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