Complaint / Review
Mail Boxes Etc.
Mailed Package Quoted $13.70 While USPS Charges $7.70

I went into Mail Boxes Etc. on San Pedro in Albuquerque to mail a decent-sized, but not huge, package by Priority Mail. I gave the clerk instructions on how I wanted my package mailed, and he told me $13.70. I then explained that I wanted Priority, not overnight, and he said that was Priority. I asked how much more they charge than the post office, and he replied 1%. So I asked him to check, and he said, "Well, USPS charges $7.70 for the same package." I asked him what happened to the 1%. He replied, "Guess I was wrong." Guess so. $6.00 is almost double, about an 80% markup.

What a scam! Don't ever use Mail Boxes Etc. P.S. He said, and I quote, "but we're faster and friendlier than the post office." Yeah, and double the cost. No, thanks, I'll wait in line. You're not that charming!