
So it's not only padded envelopes people are using for packing, it's boxes too - how hard is it to recycle a piece of cardboard for the same purpose? It makes my blood boil since these irresponsible actions cost us all.

The first victim was free Priority Mailing tape - too many people were using it for just anything and everything. As an online seller since 1999, I see this happening time and again but more so in recent years as people seem to have no problem defrauding the US Post Office. Just today, I received a calendar shipped via Media Mail (already a no-no) in a poly envelope protected by being sandwiched in a Priority Mail Box 4. Unfortunately, USPS free supplies are GROSSLY abused by unscrupulous sellers, driving up the cost of shipping for everyone. Re ''they are finally cracking down on widespread abuse of the free padded envelopes getting used as padding inside shipments instead of for the revenue mail that was intended.''.

Not recommended for passports or passport documentation. This envelope is ideal for sending letters, cards, and other small documents via quick and easy to use Priority Mail Flat Rate® shipping.

The Mystery of Missing USPS Padded Envelopes The Priority Mail Flat Rate® Small Envelope - EP14B allows folded documents to be conveniently inserted.
