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Very handy for Xmas rush!

Article source: Oakland Tribune (Oakland, California)10 Dec 1939, Sun Page 59

Another good article here, with more pics.

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Posted By: Paul - Fri Dec 24, 2021
Category: Inventions | Technology | 1930s | 1940s | Postal Services

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Several years ago our local post office installed a device that automatically weighed and printed postage for packages, and allowed you to pay by debit or credit card. Best of all, it was accessible 24/7. Unfortunately they removed it, but I’ve seen them in other post offices.

Posted by Brian on 01/04/22 at 02:38 PM

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