As for postal rates... Well, all things considered, paying $0.42 to have a letter delivered from Point A to Point B - and Point A could be Key West, FL, and Point B could Honolulu, HI - is still quite the bargain. Heck, even $8.95 for the large Flat Rate Priority Mail Box isn't bad at all for occasional shipping. Yes, I know any sort of postal rate increase will always affect businesses more than individuals, but in comparison to how much it would cost to deliver that on your own, using your own vehicle and fuel, well... It's all about perspective. -And remember, in terms of today's delivery times, the Pony Express was never really that "express".