While service standards differ (many countries offer two mail deliveries each weekday, for example), even at 33 cents, U.S. prices compare favorably with first-class rates overseas--Japan charges 74 cents, Germany 59 cents, France 48 cents, and Great Britain 37 cents.
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Service standards differ and US prices are lower than other countries.
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Service standards differ and US prices  are higher than other countries.