Denys Beauchemin wrote:
>
> X-no-Archive:yes
> So if it is illegal to use FedEx to send something that doesn't really need to be shipped overnight:
>
> 1- Why do FedEx, Airborne, UPS and others have 2, 3 and 5 day service?
> 2- Why does the USPS advertise their services comparing rates with FedEx and UPS 2 day service with their 2-3 day service?
> 3- Why doesn't the USPS go after all FAX machines?
> 4- Why doesn't the USPS clearly state that it is illegal?
>
> I don't want to say I don't believe you, but I really don't believe you.
>
Denys, as you ell know, not every illegal act is prosecuted.  A
little
fuzzy here, but I believe the law goes as follows:

1.  A box marked "US MAIL" is for USPS mail ONLY.  It is against
the law
    for anyone to place non-USPS mail in it.

2.  The USPS has a monopoly on first class mail (correspondence,
unless
    sent by courier (this is where FDEX, etc. come in).

3.  The law does not apply to packages.

4.  Of course the law is out of date and currently unrealistic,
as are many
    other laws.

Good luck in Switzerland!

Regards,

Nick D.