Postal Arbitrage
https://walzr.com/postal-arbitrage
As of 2025, a stamp for a letter costs $0.78 in the United States. Amazon Prime sells items for less than that... with free shipping! Why send a postcard when you can send actual stuff?
The Truth About the U.S. Postal Service by Jim Hightower on Creators.com - A Syndicate Of Talent
http://www.creators.com/opinion/jim-hightower/the-truth-about-the-u-s-postal-service.html
In 2006, the Bush White House and Congress whacked the post office with the Postal Accountability and Enhancement Act — an incredible piece of ugliness requiring the agency to PRE-PAY the health care benefits not only of current employees, but also of all employees who'll retire during the next 75 years. Yes, that includes employees who're not yet born!