<VV> Communique

[Harry Jensen, CORSA Executive Secretary]

Hi--

I disagree.

First, the Communique is not mailed at bulk rate (standard rate), it is 
mailed at periodical rate. The USPS used to call this rate 'second class'. 
Second class mail was supposed to be treated as first class mail. It had a 
delivery standard of 7 days. Times have changed.

The postal 'service' eliminated the delivery standard some years ago which 
is one reason why delivery is bad. Last July, USPS increased rates which 
hit small publications like the Communique especially hard. For more info 
on the rate increase, read:

http://www.freepress.net/news/24690

Our rates since July have averaged an incease of 20% while the 'service' 
provided deteriorates.

--H






At 06:09 AM 4/3/2008, kenpepke at juno.com wrote:
>USPS really should not have to take the heat on this issue.  First, 
>consider the tons of paper they handle daily and how relatively 
>infrequently they fail to deliver the first class mail within one to three 
>days ... anywhere in the country.
>
>The USPS offers deep rate discounts for three digit bulk mailings.  It is 
>only reasonable to expect less than first class service at the lower price.

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| CORSA Executive Secretary
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