Re: Canada Post - RANT! Thieves!?
Having worked with Canada post I can tell you guys the exact system for them and what you should do for shipping.
NEVER EVER, USE ENVELOPES OF ANY SIZE IF YOU CARE ABOUT THE CONTENTS. Standards envelopes get sent through heavy machines and larger ones get folded when sorted by letter carriers. And I mean that, I've seen what it looks like in depos on the final stop before your house and everything is sorted by house number into a small letter size slot, or folded to fit said slot. Padded envelopes aren't too bad but it depends on your letter carrier. Pad the shit out of your stuff if you go cheap.
The slightly thicker parcel, the better. A nice two inch width carries you a long way because it's counted as over sized and is handled separately. Also if you get a huge extra sticker that says "fragile" or "do not bend" they tend to pay attention to it. I'm serious, it's stupid how that works.
Last edited by Jubei; 10-29-2010 at 04:39 PM.
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