For many years, I have been able to send small packages and large envelopes via first-class mail as long as the weight was over 13 ounces or less.
A couple of weeks ago, I took a six-by-nine inch padded envelope that weighed all of three ounces to the Post Office and was told that first-class packages had been discontinued as of July 9.
I had the option of the new “postal advantage” classification that cost…
