Originally Posted by LovinMySoldier
On the envelopes I am allowed to put 2 very small pieces of tape on the top corners to hold down the opening but they do not accept anything if you tape down the flap.
Not true, *if* your local Post Office staff bothers to inform themselves about their own rules:
"When sealing a Priority Mail Flat Rate Envelope, the container flaps must be able to close within the normal folds. Tape may be applied to the flaps and seams to reinforce the container; provided the design of the container is not enlarged by opening the sides and the container is not reconstructed in any way."
Aaargh.
It's one thing if the Post Office on the sending end, rejects the package and sends it back to you. Unhappy though you may be, at least you know what's going on, and you have an opportunity to educate your local Post Office staff about their own rules.
It's quite another thing when the branch on the receiving end says "postage due". That creates a problem for the recipient... and sure doesn't make for a happy customer! For a business sender this is a real mess.