I really dislike Canada Post and resent having to use their services but all the alternatives cost even more. I'm sending a pair of knitted slippers to Ontario and Canada Post will charge me $14.32. If I were to send the exact same parcel halfway 'round the world, to Spain, they would charge me $8.95. So, why am I paying less to mail something to another country? Wouldn't you think it would cost more?

Another reason I dislike Canada Post is because their website is not user friendly. It's convoluted and awkward to use.

Finally, I just found out about a Canada Post program that allows small businesses to save on shipping. When I registered I discoved I can save a *average* of 5%. This means I can reduce the $14.32 postage to $13.60. A whopping savings of 72 cents.
When I registered I received a welcome to the program message that stated, "We have sent your virtual VentureOne card to your email address. Your card has been activated and is ready to be used." However, the message that came with the virtual card states, " Please allow 24 hours for your new virtual card to be activated at your local post office while your permanent card is being processed. Please allow 10 to 14 days for delivery of your new card." So, I can't use my virtual card until tomorrow and what's with the 10 to 14 days(business days)? It's the post office for God's sake. Ya, I really dislike Canada Post.