Kepa, Good descriptions. While there was mention of having the ability to designate routing priority/price, the description of how that was established wasn't so clear. The means by which you identify your routing method is just as important. I see this as being the type of stamp, routing slip or UPS/FedX sticker you place on the package. This routing stamp establishes or verifies the agreement between you and the routing entity to ensure they understand your desires for transport. The routing stamp also informs receivers of the initial routing method selected (i.e. bulk, ground, first class, next day). With respect to USPS packages, the post mark help determine the location of where the package started (which may be different than the return address). I'd be curious to know what happens to all those UPS packages that accidently end up in a FedX box? (Most likely in the physical world, they've got a means to taking care of it.) In the electronic world, the router would most likely be able to immediately tell if the appropriate "routing stamp" has been put on the package and decide to either route or deny routing (i.e. inappropriate routing stamp, insufficient postage, wrong labeling/address). The routing slip can also put additional burden on the recipient (COD, Signature Required, etc.). Ronald Bowron
