With nearly 16 billion cards, letters and packages expected to be delivered this holiday season, the Postal Service has some tips to help gifts get to their destination swiftly and safely.Customers can save money on Priority Mail and Express Mail prices when mailing online with Click-N-Ship.
“The best shipping value is our Priority Mail Flat Rate boxes,” says Steve Forte, senior vice president, Operations. “No calculating postage or weighing packages is needed. If it fits, it ships, for one low rate.”
The Postal Service also offers pre-packaged shipping products, ReadyPost, sold at local Post Offices for customers needing sturdy, secure boxes and envelopes.
Also, cutomers can keep packages safe by following these tips:
Make sure packages can withstand processing without the contents or box breaking.
Cushion items with bubble wrap or foam peanuts so they don’t shift during transit.
Wrap each item separately when packing more than one item in the same box.
Remove batteries from electronic devices and wrap separately.
Use new boxes when possible. When reusing a box, make sure previous labels and markings are
covered before mailing.
Place an extra address label with the delivery and return address inside the package. This ensures the safe return of an item should the outside label becomes damaged or fall off.
Always use tape designed for sealing shipping boxes. Do not use string, cellophane or masking tape.
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