The UPS Store

OK I will give the extra star since I will take part of the responsibility for not asking. Positives– they are very friendly and helpful. They have all the shipping supplies I needed. and they are conveniently located near me. The huge NEGATIVE– I shipped 15 packages usps and didnt know they can actually charge surcharges. WOW. USPS small flat rate box (keep in mind FLAT RATE) is suppose to be $ 5.80. They charged me $ 7.75! I didnt notice until all the packages were rung up and the total seed pretty high. I noticed the flat rate price on shipping label and asked about it the flat rate price. All she said was «these flat rate boxes are $ 7.75.» So I think that was kind of sneaky on her part. Why not tell me «the ups store charges surcharges for usps packages»?
I live near the Alafaya post office and try to avoid it at all cost! Too chaotic. I usually take the extra 15 minute drive the Christmas post office. Never a line and those small branches can use the revenue. I will make the drive next time. My estimation is I spent about $ 75.00 more at the ups store.