I’m channeling my inner crotchety old conservative today.
On my moving checklist was: “change address with Canada Post”. I had a few minutes, and that seemed like an easy win. So off I went to Canada Post’s “Smart Moves” website.
As a moving n00b, I was not prepared for what happened then.
They charge you to update your mailing address? WTF?! Does everyone know this? It’s not even like a token admin fee, like $10. It is $70 flinging flanging dollars?!
I’m miffed. Miffed I say.
More fun from Smart Moves.
“Notify participating organizations of your new address with the address change notification service.
This service is available at no cost to you, with the purchase of the electronic Change of Address service. Click here to view the list of participating organizations.”
Sounds good right? I’m gettin’ some service for my service charge? Sadly no. The list of participating organizations?:
- GM Canada
- Rona
- Transport Canada
Comprehensive? I think so!
And lastly: the e-notice
A handy-dandy service to let friends and family know your address change. Choose from such classic and not at all vapid images as:
or
… Yeeeeaaaaahhhhh, I’ll get this one too guys, thanks.