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As a frequent Canada Post user, it still gets me that it's cheaper to send something to Europe or the US than it is to a fellow Canadian. What factors allow US
by stevewillows 13y ago
As a frequent Canada Post user, it still gets me that it's cheaper to send something to Europe or the US than it is to a fellow Canadian.
What factors allow USPS to be cheaper for the consumer while providing better service?
- scott_s 13y agoLosing money? http://www.nytimes.com/2013/08/10/us/post-office-loss-declines-in-third-quarter.html?_r=0 http://www.nytimes.com/2013/08/10/us/post-office-loss-declin...
- stevewillows 13y agoUnbelievable. Looking around, it looks like postal system are often operating at a loss. Looks like an industry that could use some fresh eyes.
- toomuchtodo 13y agoNot everything is meant to be run for-profit.
- Karunamon 13y agoThe main thing screwing over the USPS is the moronic and absurd requirement that they pre-fund retirement for people who don't even work there yet. And then when they try to petition to change their policies to deal with the shortfalls (no Saturday delivery, etc), congress smacks 'em down.
- stevewillows 13y agoI can understand not being for-profit, but operating at such a loss is absurd in it's own right. Adding even 1c per stamp would be a major improvement to the bottom line.