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Originally Posted by charmpacksplus
I've been using the flat rate envelopes like I always have... stuffed and blulging to where I can't put anything else in it... and I haven't been refused lately. I put tape on all the seams, the flap, and reinforce the bottom too. They do not want tape over the bar code on the shipping label, but as far as I know that's the only place you can't put tape.
That being said... I did have one substitute clerk tell me about a year ago that I couldn't put tape anywhere on the flate rate envelopes so I politely said "thanks, I'll wait for the next clerk." The next clerk didn't blink an eye, he just scanned my packages and gave me a receipt. What amazes me is that our PO now closes ar 4:30 PM - but when you go to the PO at 2:30 PM to drop off a package - instead of 2 PO working the desks, there is one, because the other is on "LUNCH" break - by the time he comes back, the line is 15+ people deep. The way of the government..... |
Originally Posted by donnajean
When you print a Priority shipping label on USPS.com the Delivery Confirmation is free. Also, there is a box to check that will have them send you an e-mail with the date & time when the package is delivered. When you print a scan sheet, it is scanned from when the package is picked up at your door. I have not had a Priority package go missing since I started doing the scan sheets.
Originally Posted by davidwent
I just got finished PM'ing a friend of mine because a package(priority envelope) has not arrived. It's been clos to 4 weeks!! I thought at least it would come back to me. And no...stupidly I didn't get a DC. stupid stupid stuoid I'll never do that again!
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Our PO sucks here to. I have been relying on the APS to mail a lot of my things because of the lack of rules being the same with each person at the counter inside.
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I just got back from shipping a package...apparently if it is over 3/4" thick it has a different issue...I am just about to give up with shipping anything.
The head of this PO was walking around the lobby and I asked her if they had any of the padded flat rate envelopes and she looks at me like I have 2 heads and says"I've never heard of those..." How can they be this ignorant of what has been advertised for a couple months??? |
Originally Posted by Tink's Mom
I just got back from shipping a package...apparently if it is over 3/4" thick it has a different issue...I am just about to give up with shipping anything.
The head of this PO was walking around the lobby and I asked her if they had any of the padded flat rate envelopes and she looks at me like I have 2 heads and says"I've never heard of those..." How can they be this ignorant of what has been advertised for a couple months??? |
Originally Posted by donnajean
When you print a Priority shipping label on USPS.com the Delivery Confirmation is free. Also, there is a box to check that will have them send you an e-mail with the date & time when the package is delivered. When you print a scan sheet, it is scanned from when the package is picked up at your door. I have not had a Priority package go missing since I started doing the scan sheets.
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I use UPS
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Wow I am feeling blessed. We live in a very small town, and call all our local PO employees by name. They're all really nice.
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I keep a big supply of priority mail boxes on hand because I mail pkgs to soldiers. I am surprised the PO hasn't started charging for the boxes.
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1-Security is very high. They have their hoops to jump through whether or not they are reasonable.
2-Yes, it's frustrating when the rules change, but we have to adjust. They're the government, after all. 3-Once you get it down, it should be a piece of cake. At least you can order supplies and print labels and postage online. That helps! |
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