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		joshuaheard on April 29, 2014 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Outbox vs. USPS: How the Post Office Killed Digita... Did these guys really think a government monopoly that has operated the same way for over 200 years was going to change their procedures to accommodate their startup idea?

Fomite on April 29, 2014 [–]

I was able to get a package sent across the country in three days, delivered to someone's door, and watch its progress online for $5.60 in 1814?

joshuaheard on April 29, 2014 | [–]

Well, it would take 3 months and your would get your progress by telegraph, but otherwise, yes.

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