Hi Nixity -- This is off the record, but technically, what your friend Kim is doing is very very illegal. She's violating federal law -- committing a felony. The free priority mail boxes are paid for by USPS to be used solely and exclusively for mailing packages with the priority mail services. To use priority mail supplies for other uses is considered theft and punishable by a really hefty fee. Part of the reason postage rates continue to rise and USPS is struggling to stay afloat is because people abuse their services and steal supplies. I heard the postal service is even consider discontinuing Saturday mail delivery because of enormous budget deficits.nixity wrote:My friend Kim in Ohio just gets the free 4x4x4 Priority Boxes from the Post Office.
They will deliver them to your home, free of charge.
It's one thing to recycle a box and another to request brand new boxes that are provided for the sole purpose of utilizing a specific service. I understand times are hard and people want to save a dime or two, but you should advise your friend to look into alternative resources to transport birds.