[ForSale-Swap] CONUS?

[doc]

> I've scratched my head many times wondering why people say only CONUS. It
> generally makes no sense and is rude to people who live in Hawaii or
> Alaska, or Puerto Rico.
> 
>>From NJ to CA 50 lb package sent parcel post is $42.28
>>From NJ to AL 50 lb package sent parcel post is $42.28
>>From NJ to HI  50 lb package sent parcel post is $42.28
>>From NJ to PR 50 lb package sent parcel post is $32.75
> 
> Flat Rate packages shipped are the same charges where ever there is a
> USPS ZIP Code. Whether a send a flat rate package to my neighbor next
> door or to someone in Hawaii, the ship charge is the same.
> 
 > USPS had their first rate increase in three years on January 6, 2006.
 > Pete, wa2cwa

It is not about insults it is about math.

The local PO has been telling us that the January
price increase was going to be followed by more
than one additional increase this year.

UPS has a "fuel cost" formula to subtly increase
their cost, not sure about FedEx practices.

My experience is that the USPS online calculator
is almost always wrong when I get to the counter,
and always on the low side so it is more in fact.

Here is an example of a 45lb package from FL to
Hawaii and Houston:

34667 to
55943 TX $27.93 (5 days)
96716 HI $40.99 (unable to determine time to deliver)

So much for "same cost" for same item to Houston, TX
vs Hanapepe, Kauai, Hawaii

Not sure why NJ would have the oddity of same cost,
perhaps it is a USPS hub?

Also, there are USPS premiums for certain sizes.

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Thanks! & 73, doc kd4e   bibleseven.com