I have a postage meter using stamps.com, and print my own postage for domestic mailing. That way, I can drop off the packages in the PO drop box at night, on my way to work. Packages going to APOs/FPOs require me to stand in line at the post office to get the customs forms processed. In that case, I pay the postage at the same time.
This statement shows what we've been spending on postage for knives sent within the US (much less hassle that way) for the last month:
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Thank you for using Stamps.com! The following is your Stamps.com print activity subtotaled by reference code for the period from October 9, 2005 to November 8, 2005.
************************************************************************ Postage Summary for October 9, 2005 to November 8, 2005 ************************************************************************ 1 (No reference) 467.90 -------- 2 Total Postage Printed $467.90 ************************************************************************
RATS! The preview looked much better than what actually was displayed. You get the idea, anyway.
That's a lot of stamps :~D
Thanks Winmag!