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Nanaimo bar gets Canada Post stamp, but critics question base-to-filling ratio

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Re: Nanaimo bar gets Canada Post stamp, but critics question base-to-filling ratio

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Post by the_unknown »

Proving once again that the quickest way to success is to check with your customers. Rather than a secret build then a big reveal Canada Post could have checked in with some local experts for each dessert to ensure they had the best representation possible.

Canada Post isn't a startup and they aren't looking for "market fit" but the same principles apply.

Re: Nanaimo bar gets Canada Post stamp, but critics question base-to-filling ratio

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Post by BenjiWiebe »

mikekchar wrote: post #9

BTW, I just want to say that if you get a chance to eat a Saskatoon berry pie: do it. I haven't had the chance for at least 20 years, unfortunately :-(

Not everyone loves them. I personally do, but my mom (a Canadian) doesn't think they're that great.

Re: Nanaimo bar gets Canada Post stamp, but critics question base-to-filling ratio

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Post by sandworm101 »

And continuing that great stamp conspiracy of not putting the value on the stamp so i have to spend ten minutes on google trying to figure out how many i need. Eventually i give up and just plaster the envelope with stamps. They win again. By the time i next have to mail something to my great aunt ive totally forgotten about the last and repeat the cycle. I must overspend at least a dollar or two each year on this scam.

Re: Nanaimo bar gets Canada Post stamp, but critics question base-to-filling ratio

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Post by sequoia »

Camillo wrote: post #2

They did it on purpose. Now they have to amend and reprint the stamp, and destroy all the old batches. Except for a couple of sheets, which some insiders will hold on to, and which will eventually resurface as philatelic rarities...

Yes, the Great Canada Post Nanaimo Stamp Conspiracy... it's the perfect crime.

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Post by ckuhl »

sandworm101 wrote: post #13

And continuing that great stamp conspiracy of not putting the value on the stamp so i have to spend ten minutes on google trying to figure out how many i need. Eventually i give up and just plaster the envelope with stamps. They win again. By the time i next have to mail something to my great aunt ive totally forgotten about the last and repeat the cycle. I must overspend at least a dollar or two each year on this sc…

I... I'm confused. They're permanent stamps. They always have the correct value.

Re: Nanaimo bar gets Canada Post stamp, but critics question base-to-filling ratio

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Post by sandworm101 »

ckuhl wrote: post #17
sandworm101 wrote: post #13

And continuing that great stamp conspiracy of not putting the value on the stamp so i have to spend ten minutes on google trying to figure out how many i need. Eventually i give up and just plaster the envelope with stamps. They win again. By the time i next have to mail something to my great aunt ive totally forgotten about the last and repeat the cycle. I must overspend at least a dollar or two each year on this sc…

I... I'm confused. They're permanent stamps. They always have the correct value.

Weight. Not all things require the same number of stamps.

Re: Nanaimo bar gets Canada Post stamp, but critics question base-to-filling ratio

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Post by ksaj »

sandworm101 wrote: post #18
ckuhl wrote: post #17

Earlier quoted context omitted.

I... I'm confused. They're permanent stamps. They always have the correct value.

Weight. Not all things require the same number of stamps.

Yes. But it takes one of those stamps to send a regular letter. No matter if the price changes. No conspiracy here. Don't use letter mail postage for parcel mail.
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