Scratching my head...

[cto]

I'm about to mail in my preferred seat donation form... and I realize the enclosed envelope is an odd shape. So I dutifully weigh the envelope (0.5 ounces) and check the USPS web site for information about its odd shape.

It turns out that regular first class rates apply to envelopes that are less than 6 and 1/8 inches high. However, the enclosed Syracuse envelope is 6 and 3/8 inches high. This means I have to use the "large envelope" rate (98 cents) rather than the "regular envelope" rate (49 cents). Fearful that the Post Office might not deliver an envelope that is 1/4 inch too high, I dutifully apply 98 cents worth of postage.

This begs a question: If the Post Office cut-off height for "regular envelopes" is 6 and 1/8 inches... why would anyone provide envelopes that measure 6 and 3/8 inches -- especially when the larger size is not necessary for the form that goes inside it?

 

[Lawrinson14]

This totally reads like a high school math word problem.

[takes defeated breath. Pencils in the little bubble for C]

 

[cliftonparksufan]

This totally reads like a high school math word problem.

[takes defeated breath. Pencils in the little bubble for C]

C = both size envelopes arrive in Syracuse at the same time.

 

[OburgOrange]

Is this a common core question?

 

[PeteCalvin]

Did I leave the iron on?

 

[Full_Rebar]

Well to be fair, people say there is a Snickers shortage in the Greater Syracuse area.

 

[VeryCuse]

Perhaps it is payoff for an internship at the post office. Now I feel bad after writing that.

 

[rrlbees]

I'm about to mail in my preferred seat donation form... and I realize the enclosed envelope is an odd shape. So I dutifully weigh the envelope (0.5 ounces) and check the USPS web site for information about its odd shape. It turns out that regular first class rates apply to envelopes that are less than 6 and 1/8 inches high. However, the enclosed Syracuse envelope is 6 and 3/8 inches high. This means I have to use the "large envelope" rate (98 cents) rather than the "regular envelope" rate (49 cents). Fearful that the Post Office might not deliver an envelope that is 1/4 inch too high, I dutifully apply 98 cents worth of postage. This begs a question: If the Post Office cut-off height for "regular envelopes" is 6 and 1/8 inches... why would anyone provide envelopes that measure 6 and 3/8 inches -- especially when the larger size is not necessary for the form that goes inside it?

Pay it online. Took me 20 seconds and it didn't make my head hurt.

 

[obliterata]

You should be thankful they spelled your name right and leave it at that.

 

[OrlandoCuse]

I'm about to mail in my preferred seat donation form... and I realize the enclosed envelope is an odd shape. So I dutifully weigh the envelope (0.5 ounces) and check the USPS web site for information about its odd shape.

It turns out that regular first class rates apply to envelopes that are less than 6 and 1/8 inches high. However, the enclosed Syracuse envelope is 6 and 3/8 inches high. This means I have to use the "large envelope" rate (98 cents) rather than the "regular envelope" rate (49 cents). Fearful that the Post Office might not deliver an envelope that is 1/4 inch too high, I dutifully apply 98 cents worth of postage.

This begs a question: If the Post Office cut-off height for "regular envelopes" is 6 and 1/8 inches... why would anyone provide envelopes that measure 6 and 3/8 inches -- especially when the larger size is not necessary for the form that goes inside it?

Only a female poster would notice the difference of a quarter inch....

 

[cto]

Only a female poster would notice the difference of a quarter inch...

I took out my ruler and MEASURED it. I have always been very detail-oriented.

 

[Toga]

Once again, the program is pushing the envelope.

 

[CaptainJ]

Apparently the program wasn't the only thing, lol.

*does Aaron Rodgers imitation*

 

[Shenexon]

I've done a good bit of shipping and find that the relationship with the postmaster is critical. If your postmaster accepts things with flexibility, you're golden. I had the opposite type during one of my active shipping cycles and she was a stickler. She'd even check the packages sent to me, the postage paid, technical elements of the letter or package, and make me pay postage due. I think she was a stickler, but it could be she just didn't like me. I eventually moved.

 

[Shark58]

if Fab Melo used incorrect postage it would be an NCAA violation

 

[temery]

I'm about to mail in my preferred seat donation form... and I realize the enclosed envelope is an odd shape. So I dutifully weigh the envelope (0.5 ounces) and check the USPS web site for information about its odd shape.

It turns out that regular first class rates apply to envelopes that are less than 6 and 1/8 inches high. However, the enclosed Syracuse envelope is 6 and 3/8 inches high. This means I have to use the "large envelope" rate (98 cents) rather than the "regular envelope" rate (49 cents). Fearful that the Post Office might not deliver an envelope that is 1/4 inch too high, I dutifully apply 98 cents worth of postage.

This begs a question: If the Post Office cut-off height for "regular envelopes" is 6 and 1/8 inches... why would anyone provide envelopes that measure 6 and 3/8 inches -- especially when the larger size is not necessary for the form that goes inside it?

The extra 1/4 inch was a hint they want a bigger check from you this year.

 

[CuseTroop]

This thread made me choke on my jack and coke.

 

[CaptainJ]

This thread made me choke on my jack and coke.

The quarter inch is creating an endless cycle of waste! I want to hear Kaiser's take on this, it should be interesting.