BossC wrote:

margotchanning wrote:The more I think about this, the more I think it's utterly ridiculous that we even have to write "Do Not Bend" let alone be charged for it! Surely if we send a 9x12 envelope it's because there is something of 9x12 size inside. Why would the Post Office assume the right to bend it to a smaller size for their convenience? If we wanted it folding, we would fold it ourselves and use a smaller envelope in the first place, would we not?

If the envelope is filled with legal sized paper, that can bent without harming the contents. If there is a photo inside, more care has to be taken. As someone else pointed out, mail is usually rolled up with a rubber band and the post office has to take extra effort if the contents can be hurt.

The line says

does not bend easily

so if you don't WANT it bent you should add the extra postage.

You don't have to agree with the rules, and all postal people don't follow them, but it is said on the site.

BossC

margotchanning wrote:The more I think about this, the more I think it's utterly ridiculous that we even have to write "Do Not Bend" let alone be charged for it! Surely if we send a 9x12 envelope it's because there is something of 9x12 size inside. Why would the Post Office assume the right to bend it to a smaller size for their convenience? If we wanted it folding, we would fold it ourselves and use a smaller envelope in the first place, would we not?

does not bend easily

corekid wrote:

BossC wrote:Here is a quote from the US postal service site:

First-Class Mail large envelopes are subject to First-Class Mail package prices if any one of the following apply:

• It is too rigid – does not bend easily

• It is not rectangular

• It contains items that cause more than 1/4 inch variation in thickness

Bold part mine addition. If you check the package prices, it comes out to 1.34. Your postal lady is not cheating you, it's the rules.

BossC

That would only apply if there was cardboard. So if you have cardboard that is what the .34 cents is about.
From what I read, the post lady said you have to pay more for writing Do not bend. The rule is if it can't be bent.
You should explain that to your post lady . There is a horrible one here, who makes me explain what I will use stamps for, before I buy them .