Reason 1.) The online stamps program. Right now you can download and print your own stamps with a credit card charge for the the stamps. Granted if you simply email everything you have no need of stamps, but I am forever finding I need to send some physical thing that UPS or FedEX charges way to much for. The post office is showing signs of being adaptable and I think that will help them have a future.
Reason 2.) I read someplace the the USPS plans on getting into the emial business in order to provide email services to the 50% of americans who are not online. However since I can find anything about this on the web site, maybe they have changed those plans.
They have a pretty spiffy web site. While that does not mean they will last, at least it is a nerd point in thier favor.
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Reason 2.) I read someplace the the USPS plans on getting into the emial business in order to provide email services to the 50% of americans who are not online. However since I can find anything about this on the web site, maybe they have changed those plans.
They have a pretty spiffy web site. While that does not mean they will last, at least it is a nerd point in thier favor.