Ron ... your reply is GREAT!!
I barely ever now use Canada Post if I really do not have to.
Thier rates are absolutly crazy, but then thats the Government for you taking any extra money you might be earning right out of your pocket. They are the slowest delivery option out there today, etc, etc...
What I do now for shipping is I go to these shipping outlets that are popping up all over the place now that work with most courier companies, and believe me they are well aware of what Canada Post charges and offer very competitive rates to get your business.(I am in Vancouver by the way)
For example I just shipped a small parcel at my local shipping outlet with DHL courier to Japan, and it was 19.85 cheaper than what CP would have charged me.
AND...on top of all this these shipping outlets have the most dirt cheap pricing on shipping/packaging supplies that CP on thier best day couldnt compete with!!
I will have nothing ever good to say about Canada Post!!
Jason USER ID: theJACKYLL_12