j0nes 0 #1 January 6, 2006 I just heard the postal rate is going up to thirty-nine cents. Is there any reason they can't just make the number even? Why not just make it forty cents and be done with it? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pincheck 0 #2 January 6, 2006 perhaps its like the sales if its .99 its a physiological thing you think you have a bargain, on the other hand they just want piss you off, hand you over 1 cents or keep you standing while they give you change Billy-Sonic Haggis Flickr-Fun Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cocheese 0 #3 January 6, 2006 Our government is run by idiots ? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NlghtJumper 0 #4 January 6, 2006 I just give them the penny and let them keep the recipt too... Im in too much of a rush usually to care about little things like that A man will do anything for the right woman, and when that woman destroys him, that man will become a hunk of meat with the common sense of a rodeo clown! ~ Christopher Titus Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jumpah 0 #5 January 6, 2006 A relative of mine works for the USPS, and they loathe the weeks after a rate increase. Angry, angry, angry people hollering about a couple pennies. Interesting to note that the USPS is not a government agency like Homeland Security or the Department of Agriculture is. While I don't know the exact details, they do have to make money to operate, as they are run like a business. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sen.Blutarsky 0 #6 January 6, 2006 QuoteInteresting to note that the USPS is not a government agency like Homeland Security or the Department of Agriculture is. While I don't know the exact details, they do have to make money to operate, as they are run like a business. True that. USPS is a quasi-governmental independent establishment of the U.S. executive branch. I used to represent them and did all of their licensing and trademark work until they figured out that it would cost them less to handle things in-house. Although the public probably won't believe it, USPS management structure has really put their house in order during the past few years. Blutarsky 2008. No Prisoners! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BillyVance 34 #7 January 6, 2006 QuoteA relative of mine works for the USPS, and they loathe the weeks after a rate increase. Angry, angry, angry people hollering about a couple pennies. Interesting to note that the USPS is not a government agency like Homeland Security or the Department of Agriculture is. While I don't know the exact details, they do have to make money to operate, as they are run like a business. What people ought to do if they don't like the increase, just bring their jar of pennies and buy their stamps in bulk with the pennies. "Mediocre people don't like high achievers, and high achievers don't like mediocre people." - SIX TIME National Champion coach Nick Saban Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
j0nes 0 #8 January 6, 2006 but seriously, why 39 cents? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BillyVance 34 #9 January 6, 2006 Quotebut seriously, why 39 cents? Before 37 cents, it was 34 cents. Why not 35 cents? Could have avoided pennies then too... "Mediocre people don't like high achievers, and high achievers don't like mediocre people." - SIX TIME National Champion coach Nick Saban Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
champu 1 #10 January 6, 2006 coarse rounding of numbers that small, particularly in finance, can be dangerous. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BillyVance 34 #11 January 6, 2006 Quotecoarse rounding of numbers that small, particularly in finance, can be dangerous. Can you elaborate? Just curious"Mediocre people don't like high achievers, and high achievers don't like mediocre people." - SIX TIME National Champion coach Nick Saban Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jumpah 0 #12 January 6, 2006 Quotebut seriously, why 39 cents? And over billions of pieces of mail, a penny adds up... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jasonRose 0 #13 January 6, 2006 The thing that really pisses me off is that I just bought a roll of the old stamps a few days ago. Now I will have to go buy those stuiped one cent stamps.. Some day I will have the best staff in the world!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BillyVance 34 #14 January 6, 2006 QuoteThe thing that really pisses me off is that I just bought a roll of the old stamps a few days ago. Now I will have to go buy those stuiped one cent stamps.. Exactly why they don't announce these increases well in advance... "Mediocre people don't like high achievers, and high achievers don't like mediocre people." - SIX TIME National Champion coach Nick Saban Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flyinghonu 0 #15 January 6, 2006 QuoteQuoteThe thing that really pisses me off is that I just bought a roll of the old stamps a few days ago. Now I will have to go buy those stuiped one cent stamps.. Exactly why they don't announce these increases well in advance... HELLO! THEY DID: For the slow ones "Excuse me while I kiss the sky..." - Jimi Hendrix Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BillyVance 34 #16 January 6, 2006 QuoteQuoteQuoteThe thing that really pisses me off is that I just bought a roll of the old stamps a few days ago. Now I will have to go buy those stuiped one cent stamps.. Exactly why they don't announce these increases well in advance... HELLO! THEY DID: For the slow ones They did, but I read newspapers and check out news on the internet, and this was pretty much buried under until this week... "Mediocre people don't like high achievers, and high achievers don't like mediocre people." - SIX TIME National Champion coach Nick Saban Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flyinghonu 0 #17 January 6, 2006 QuoteQuoteQuoteQuoteThe thing that really pisses me off is that I just bought a roll of the old stamps a few days ago. Now I will have to go buy those stuiped one cent stamps.. Exactly why they don't announce these increases well in advance... HELLO! THEY DID: For the slow ones They did, but I read newspapers and check out news on the internet, and this was pretty much buried under until this week... No not really. There was a bunch of hype in congress about it WAY back in March too. http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A10975-2005Mar29.html And on that note, I'd like to refer you all to the this thread: wha wha wha Now stop crying, go get your God damned 1cent stamps and start mailing some shit. "Excuse me while I kiss the sky..." - Jimi Hendrix Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jasonRose 0 #18 January 6, 2006 QuoteQuoteQuoteQuoteQuoteThe thing that really pisses me off is that I just bought a roll of the old stamps a few days ago. Now I will have to go buy those stuiped one cent stamps.. Exactly why they don't announce these increases well in advance... HELLO! THEY DID: For the slow ones They did, but I read newspapers and check out news on the internet, and this was pretty much buried under until this week... No not really. There was a bunch of hype in congress about it WAY back in March too. http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A10975-2005Mar29.html And on that note, I'd like to refer you all to the this thread: wha wha wha Now stop crying, go get your God damned 1cent stamps and start mailing some shit. It is every Americans duty to complain about the government, come on man get on the band wagon!!! Some day I will have the best staff in the world!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
j0nes 0 #19 January 6, 2006 i'm not complaing about the increase..... just that it is 39 cents. why not just go to 40? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jasonRose 0 #20 January 6, 2006 Quotei'm not complaing about the increase..... just that it is 39 cents. why not just go to 40? Shit while there at it just go 50... I buy stamps in bulk so the 39 cent thing doesn't bother me it's the fact that I have to waste gas money buying more freaken stamps so I can use my old ones. Some day I will have the best staff in the world!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flyinghonu 0 #21 January 6, 2006 QuoteQuotei'm not complaing about the increase..... just that it is 39 cents. why not just go to 40? Shit while there at it just go 50... I buy stamps in bulk so the 39 cent thing doesn't bother me it's the fact that I have to waste gas money buying more freaken stamps so I can use my old ones. Good freakin' God!: Gas Not Required "Excuse me while I kiss the sky..." - Jimi Hendrix Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jasonRose 0 #22 January 6, 2006 QuoteQuoteQuotei'm not complaing about the increase..... just that it is 39 cents. why not just go to 40? Shit while there at it just go 50... I buy stamps in bulk so the 39 cent thing doesn't bother me it's the fact that I have to waste gas money buying more freaken stamps so I can use my old ones. Good freakin' God!: Gas Not Required Are you in bed with the post office staff.. Some day I will have the best staff in the world!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jumpinfarmer 0 #23 January 7, 2006 I'm taking this in another direction. I don't like any increase in prices however, I don't complain about postage much because I still think is a bargain that I can put an envelope in my mailbox and send it anywhere in the US for just pennies and have it reach there almost always, in a very few days. At the same time I recieve mail six days a week and only have to walk to the end of the driveway to get it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
