The story was on our local news last night. The woman says the postage on the box was over $10. I imagine they get a bulk rate for standard envelopes under a certain weight, but a package is a package. Serves 'em right for losing out on over $9 for being so, er, less than brilliant.
I pay many things automatically, either to my checking account or credit card. Most still send a bill with "do not pay" on there somewhere. Those that won't, I won't set up to pay automatically. Instead, I pay using my credit card "for this bill only" because I want the invoice stub. Since I work downtown, I can walk my payments in. The only one that meets all these conditions right now is the newspaper. It doesn't save any trees, but it does save a stamp. All the utilities have offices within walking distance of work, but they are automatic payments.
