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They do, at least if done properly.

I once when I lived in a rural area, with a small PO received a despicable scam focusing on elders, containing a return-postage-guaranteed envelope. The postmistress couldn't provide direct instructions, but enough for me to surmise that anything I could actually fit in the envelope would work.

I filled it as full as possible with thin lead sheet (often used for flashing around chimney-roof intersections), a bit of reinforcing clear packing tape around the edges, and a nasty note. When I brought it back for mailing, I got a bit of a smile and assurance that it would go properly.

Satisfying, and if everyone did it...



How much would that lead weight and how much would it cost them?




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