Dear Bill the Postman,
I saw your comment earlier that magazines cannot be sent Book Rate. How then do you recommend magazines that are bought and sold on the online auctions be sent? We are talking about single magazines as well as larger quantities.
Signed,
Periodically Perplexed

Dear Periodically Perplexed,
Magazines are like sending parcel post: if they weight 16 oz. or more you can send them standard b mail, which used to be called third class. You are better off just sending them first class.
Signed,
Bill the Postman

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Dear Bill the Postman,
The postwoman at my post office told me they aren't being sent any more Priority Mail boxes. It was hurting the sales of the regular boxes that they SELL to people. Can you tell me if this is true?
Signed,
Boxed In

Dear Boxed In,
They did away with a couple of sizes on the priority boxes, which are free to all USPS customers. They still have free boxes - video, small and large p/p boxes and envelopes. You can order Priority Mail boxes to be delivered to you by calling 800-222-1811.
Signed,
Bill the Postman

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Dear Bill the Postman,
What's the best (cheapest) way to mail a videotape? An audiocassette?
Signed,
Taped Out

Dear Taped Out,
You can send videotapes and audiocassettes book rate, it's $1.13 up to one pound.
Signed,
Bill the Postman