skybytch 273 #1 August 30, 2003 Geez. I'm thinkin' that after a couple weeks of procrastination I need to be all efficient and stuff, so I figured I'd get my change of address done online, since it's kinda late now to do it the old fashioned way. So I go to the USPS website and click on change address. Fill out all the info and click continue. And it gives me two choices. Pay them $1 to process my change of address online or print out the info and go to the post office later to drop it off for free. WTF is up with that? Does the software that produces whatever is needed to get my freakin' mail to me get paid more than the people at the counter? Ain't no way I'm giving the government my credit card number. Huh uh. I trust the homeless guy on the corner more than I do the government when it comes to my money. So I guess I'll be stopping by the post office tomorrow. Hopefully I won't have to kill or maim anyone as I fight the blue hairs in Caddys and the soccer moms in SUV's for a parking spot. $1 to process your change of address. Sheeeeeit. What's next, parking meters in the post office parking lots? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CrazyIvan 0 #2 August 30, 2003 QuoteWhat's next, parking meters in the post office parking lots? No joke, there are meters in the parking lot of my local postal office.__________________________________________ Blue Skies and May the Force be with you. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kmcguffee 0 #3 August 30, 2003 QuoteAin't no way I'm giving the government my credit card number. Aaahhh, we already have it. In fact, I used it the other day to buy lunch. It worked well. Go ahead and use it. "Any fool can criticize, condemn and complain and most fools do." Ben Franklin Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skybytch 273 #4 August 30, 2003 QuoteAaahhh, we already have it. In fact, I used it the other day to buy lunch. It worked well. You sure about that? I know I could charge $1 to it, but any more than that and they'll likely respectfully decline the charge. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kmcguffee 0 #5 August 30, 2003 Vee hav vays ov makeeng dem vurk [evil laugh] ha ha ha ha[/evil laugh] "Any fool can criticize, condemn and complain and most fools do." Ben Franklin Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jib 0 #6 August 30, 2003 Seems like the credit card company would get most of the $1; so, what's the point? -------------------------------------------------- the depth of his depravity sickens me. -- Jerry Falwell, People v. Larry Flynt Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PhillyKev 0 #7 August 30, 2003 QuoteSeems like the credit card company would get most of the $1; so, what's the point? They usually get 5%, that's a nickle. Web sites cost money, it's not like they didn't give you a choice. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WFFC 1 #8 August 30, 2003 stop by a P.O. on your way out of town. Fill out the form and drop it in the mail. It's still free that way. Damn technology gets in the way of making things cheaper and more efficient. Wait, I'm talking about a government agency here aren't I? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
betzilla 56 #9 August 30, 2003 QuoteWait, I'm talking about a government agency here aren't I? Nope. USPS is privately owned. So they have no excuse for sucking. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
leroydb 0 #10 August 30, 2003 USPS? united states postal service yup, they are GOV'tLeroy ..I knew I was an unwanted baby when I saw my bath toys were a toaster and a radio... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skydiverbrian 0 #11 August 30, 2003 Quotethat's a nickle Technically, it's a nick-E-L. [/spelling nazi] And the Bytch is right. USPS sucks balls (and not the good way). I e-bay alot and I refuse to ship with them. UPS is just easier and more friendly. In a world full of people, only some want to fly... isn't that crazy! --Seal Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
betzilla 56 #12 August 31, 2003 QuoteUSPS? united states postal service yup, they are GOV't The USPS not government-run, although their incompetancy and name would make it seem that way. They are no more government run than the USPA is. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Snowwhite 0 #13 August 31, 2003 They are all running for their lives. Used to be, we had to MAIL everything. All letters, correspondence, bills. I NEVER mail anything anymore, and the only thing I ever get in the mail is JUNK. So they are worried about all of those stamps they aren't selling, and they will have to figure out a different way of hanging on to their jobs. Don't forget, there was NEVER a successful railroad in the United States. Every one that ever made ends meet, did it thru post office subsidies. When the subsidies ended, so did the rail ways. Soon there will be no post office, it will all be online or auto deposit/withdrawal. Save your handwritten/mailed letters, they are about to become collectors items.skydiveTaylorville.org freefallbeth@yahoo.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AndyMan 7 #14 August 31, 2003 Yup, craichead went through the same thing. It's stupid. They charge you an extra fee to use the automated system, but the old paper based one is free. That makes no sense... The paper one has to be handed to a clerk who then types it into a computer. Soo.. they make the inneficient system free, and charge for the efficient one. Our government at work... _Am__ You put the fun in "funnel" - craichead. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AirMail 0 #15 September 2, 2003 Quotestop by a P.O. on your way out of town. Fill out the form and drop it in the mail. It's still free that way. Damn technology gets in the way of making things cheaper and more efficient. Wait, I'm talking about a government agency here aren't I? Make sure they have the forms first. When I moved to Buffalo the PO in the West Village in Manhattan was out of forms. Postal Rodriguez-- It's never too late to have a happy childhood. Postal Rodriguez, Muff 3342 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hummusx 0 #16 September 2, 2003 Actually the processing usually has a fixed fee PLUS a percentage. $.35 + 3% is typical, so that would leave a whopping $.60 or so for the post office. I don't get charging for automated services that save labor costs...that's like charging for online banking or over-the-phone credit card payments. ____________________________________ It’s like selling a million grills all at the same time…with extended warranties. -Hank Hill Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
