[SEL] Licence plates

[Mark Shulaw]

Hi, There are different rates of course depending on the package. Envelopes 
that are flexible thus able to run thru their automatic sorting machines 
goes for a slightly cheaper rate. The same envelope but STIFF, non 
machinable. Goes at a surcharge rate, not shown on any of their charts 
on-line that I have ever seen. But its appears on the screens at the post 
office when they punch in a code for non machinable envelope. So you can 
mail a stiff envelope they just charge you more.  Its usually only a small 
amount more.

Yes you have to ask for the cheapest rate or else they will default to a 
higher rate, I've seen them quote Priority Mail for envelopes. If you don't 
fuss thats what you will pay for. If you fuss then they will go down the 
line till you quit fussing or they reach the cheapest and can't go any 
further.

  There are other hidden surcharge rates that does not show up on the 
screen, like packages not of cardboard, UPS does this same thing, a 
surcharge for items packaged in plastic, wood or metal crates or 
containers. You will not find this one on the regular rates page when 
calculating postage. This one will cost you $5.00 more.    Mark


At 03:11 PM 2/9/2009 +1100, you wrote:

>For those sending one plate from the USA, try a large stiff envelope and 
>ask your post office. The USPS web site mentions that an envelope can't be 
>rigid ?? different to here. So that might be a restriction to cheap 
>postage, but ask for the cheapest airmail to Oz. The US licence plate 
>length may also beat you for letter size posting ??.
>I try all ways of reducing postage costs by looking at the fine print.

Mark Shulaw
454 Co. Rd. 33
Bluffton, OH. 45817  USA

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