Where does that leave USPS-dependent services like Netflix and GameFly? When asked whether the company plans to address customer concerns or to amp up licensing for its streaming service, Netflix declined to comment. The company has already faced challenges when attempting to restructure its DVD service. Customers are likely wondering how Netflix will tackle the upcoming issue.
For instance, if the USPS eliminates next-day delivery of first class mail (a likely outcome of the budget cuts), customers could face longer wait times between DVDs. Not to mention, if the USPS eliminates Saturday delivery, customers would need to plan ahead for weekend entertainment.
Although the USPS changes likely won't impact other snail mail-reliant markets as heavily, companies like Amazon, eBay and Etsy may still have to adjust shipping options. After all, this is the first major change to the country's postal service since the 1970s. Online shipping options have never had to face such changes before.
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