Never ever use Pitney Bowes for postage.  Their service is terrible, and prices are exorbitant.  And as for the leases, let me quote my attorney, \""This is the most oppressive lease I think I've ever seen, and I've seen a few. First, the lease is really a financing arrangement with PB credit corporation which disclaims any responsibility to make sure the equipment works. You are obligated to pay this lease whether this equipment works, whether it is destroyed, whether the world blows up.. . . . I might also \""flame\"" them on the web simply because they deserve it..\"" Consider it done!