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#1: Why does the cover below appear overfranked?

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This is an example of a difficult situation that can only be answered by physical examination of the cover and assumptions as to the content. A "normal" example of this usage would have postage of $9.55 (55¢ for the normal letter postage and $9.00 minimum registry fee). The $10.25 could also be achieved by $9.00 for the registry and $1.25 for letters > 50 grams and <=100 grams. However this "business size" envelope is not an obvious candidate for content greater than 50 grams. Answer: The registry rate was indeed $9.00. However, the contents of this cover exceeded 0.5 cm in thickness and thus the cover was rated as "oversize", and was charged $1.25 postage for weight <=50 grams. Examination of the cover shows wear lines around the edges that are consistent with thick contents.
"Cover with thick contents, thus qualifies as oversize."

"Cover with thick contents, thus qualifies as oversize."