Amazon S-L-O-W shipping

[kalakoa]

ParcelPool has their own block of USPS tracking numbers; the first few digits indicate whether the package is ParcelPool, USPS printed at home, or USPS over-the-counter.

I believe Parcel Select is the marketing name for the USPS deal with eBay.

Amazon seems to prefer "town street" addresses that are staffed; "free" shipping to my office is usually 2-day, shipping to "home" is often ParcelPool.

IRS will issue one EIN to any taxpayer, free for the asking, on their website.