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Subject: Re: [OM] Postage charged by eBay sellers
From: Larry <halpert@xxxxxxxxxxx>
Date: Fri, 06 Apr 2001 00:48:10 -0400
Like I said. Definately anal. (Only in that over here, it's no problem.- just
going by experience.) There will always be someone experiencing the opposite
than me :)

Larry

"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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