u.s. postal service

For USPS, 'Do Not Bend' Means 'Fold Law School Diploma In
Half'

For USPS, 'Do Not Bend' Means 'Fold Law School Diploma In Half'

Even on days when the only thing in my mailbox is a renewal notice for a magazine I never subscribed to in the first place, the United States Postal service is a fantastic value for the money. But then, I didn’t have the same experience as Tony, where his forwarding order was ignored, and a very, very expensive piece of paper smushed into a small mailbox. [More]

USPS Cares About Your Mail When It Doesn’t Really Count

USPS Cares About Your Mail When It Doesn’t Really Count

Lana is a little frustrated with the U.S. Postal Service right now. She writes that she received an odd envelope in the mail from USPS–the tear-off advertising sheet from the front of a Netflix envelope addressed to her. An overly conscientious postal employee took the flyer, carefully placed it in a damaged item envelope, and mailed it back to Lana. [More]

Ask The Consumerists: Should I Report My Package-Rolling Mailman?

Ask The Consumerists: Should I Report My Package-Rolling Mailman?

Jeff has a quandary. He spotted his neighborhood mail carrier delivering his package in a way he didn’t like. Jeff wants to know whether he should report his friendly, package-tossing mailman to the post office, or whether he should expect retribution.

Surely We Can Survive On Five Postal Deliveries A Week?

Surely We Can Survive On Five Postal Deliveries A Week?

The Postmaster General announced this week that he expects the Postal Service annual deficit to reach a whopping $7 billion, and he continued to push for five-days-a-week delivery — which would save $3 billion a year. But Congress ain’t too happy about that solution and continues to look for other ways to save cash.

Are Blu-ray Netflix Customers Paying Extra Because The Discs Keep Cracking?

Are Blu-ray Netflix Customers Paying Extra Because The Discs Keep Cracking?

Do you rent Blu-ray discs from Netflix? Have you had any show up with a crack on the outer edge that makes the disc unplayable? Victor just wrote to us that he’s received several Blu-ray discs lately that are damaged, and he’s wondering if it’s just him or part of a wider problem.

Round 2: Worst Company in America: US Postal Service vs. H&R Block

Round 2: Fight!