December 15th, 2016 by John Peters
Want to send tamales to your son in Tacoma? Have some fresh ranch beef to get to Baltimore? Cookies to Kalamazoo? Let us help you make sure that they are packed to stay safe and fresh and get there in a timely fashion. Shipping food can get a bit overwhelming, so let us help you with this process at Pak Mail so everyone, near and far, can have a yummy Christmas!
Posted in Packing, Seasonal, Shipping
December 10th, 2016 by John Peters
Today’s tip is the last one from UPS on using proper labeling.
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“Always include the recipient´s postal code with the complete street address. For international shipments, include a contact name, telephone number, and postal code.
You must make every effort to obtain a street address. If a shipper should use a P.O. Box address, the recipient´s telephone number must be included on the label. Your package that is addressed to a P.O. Box may be delayed, will not be covered by any UPS Service Guarantee, and will require an address correction charge. Army Post Office (APO) and Fleet Post Office (FPO) addresses are not accepted.
Please include the apartment or unit number, if applicable.
Place the shipping label on the top of the package. To avoid confusion, place only one address label on the package. If you are using a packing slip, place it on the same surface of the package as the address label.
Do not place the label over a seam or closure or on top of sealing tape.
Remove or cross out old labels or markings on a used box.
Always include your complete return address, including full street address and postal code. For international shipments, include a contact name, telephone number, and postal code.
Place a duplicate label or other form of identification inside your package.
If you are using a mailing tube, place the label horizontally, with each end of the label pointing toward the ends of the tube, so the bar code can be scanned.
UPS does not provide special handling for packages with “Fragile”, package orientation (e.g., “UP” arrows or “This End Up” markings), or any other similar such markings.”
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The easiest thing is to bring your package by Pak Mail and we will take care of all the details for you. Even if it is just a dropoff, we will be happy to place the label on the appropriate location for you. Just show up with all of your address information, including phone number, and we will figure out the best way to ship it, whether that be UPS, FedEx, USPS, DHL, freight, or some other way!
Posted in Packing, Seasonal, Shipping
August 23rd, 2016 by John Peters
It is always great to hear from customers on another successful delivery. This one just arrived:
“Hi Robert – Just a quick note to let you know that the cradle and everything packed with it arrived safely on Friday. I really appreciate the special care you took in wrapping so many different items; everything arrived in great shape. You’ve been great to work with, and we will certainly call you anytime we have anything else to be shipped from Tucson. Thanks again! – M”
We send family treasure so that it arrives in the same condition we received it.
Posted in Packing, Shipping