.... "She says its a package and I ask why."

When I asked a similar question some time ago at my local post office, I was told "because it's not an envelope ... it's a mailer package".

We're fighting a losing battle with postal employees Barry. Postal clerks are bound by what their supervisor instructs them at the risk of being written up ... just like any other business. The issue should be taken up with the THOUSANDS of high paid postmasters around the country.