Steve Pope wrote:
> jmcquown > wrote:
>
>> For anything other than a standard letter I use the USPS web site
>> and do the click & ship mail option to print postage (shipping
>> labels) on my printer. Of course, you have to know the size of the
>> package and the weight, but it saves a trip to to the post office.
>
> I'm curious whether you have done this since the rate change
> on anything weighing over 3 ounces. The rates and categories are
> indeed wacky now.
>
> My own approach is to keep a supply of $0.75 and $0.84 stamps
> on hand, use a kitchen scale to weigh the letter/package,
> and put on the approximately correct postage.
>
> Steve

No, Steve, I haven't used this service in about 4 months (I don't often send
anything more than a letter). I did always find it to be useful. If the
new rates have made it difficult then I guess when I need to mail a package
I'll just go to the post office. (sigh)

Jill