The WSJ reports (see this) the USPS is considering using "local businesses" to replace closing local post offices.
Once this starts I do not see how it will (or can) end - particularly with the budget crises (yes, I know, the USPS is not part of the "government"...)
Its a sad day as I once owned a mailing company. My partner worked in a mailing company that still had Addressograph metal name plates when I met him (I guess I am a real antique).
Once this snowball is rolling I see the USPS eventually breaking even (financially) as something which most people will never hand contact with - instead it will be the local office store, UPS store, Kinko's etc. that you will use for all but the most serious commercial mailing services. Kind of a "router" for mail collected from various other businesses.
The end of an era begins...
A very sad day.
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