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The holidays are quickly approaching and with that comes shopping - and shipping.
If you are among the thousands who have friends and family in far-off places, either spread out around the country or overseas, you need to get a head start because shipping those gifts takes some planning. Wondering whether or not your gift has reached its intended destination is something that you do not want to be doing during the hustle and bustle of the holiday season.
Pak Mail, with locations nationwide offering a variety of packing and shipping services, has some key recommendations to help take some of the stress out of shipping holiday gifts. With these tips, you can ensure that your gifts make it to their destination on time and intact.
* Ship early. This is the one point that cannot be stressed enough. In order for you to feel confident that your package will arrive on time, make sure to pay attention to the guidelines listed with the major shippers - the U.S. Postal Service, UPS and FedEx. The dates fluctuate from year to year, so it is always best to double-check. Do not wait until the last day.
If you are unsure about a specific shipping guideline or deadline, consult your local Pak Mail Center. Knowing this information in advance will help you get your packages out as soon as you can.
* Make note of any shipping restrictions. Ask ahead of time about any rules regarding what types of items may or may not be shipped, packing guidelines and size and weight requirements to avoid surprises at the counter. Pak Mail centers enforce no size or weight restrictions; they ship anything, anywhere.
* Consolidate your packages. Shipping one 20-pound box costs less than shipping two 10-pound boxes. It also means that there is only one package to track.
* Enclose extra address labels inside of the package itself. This is an added precaution in case things go awry and the package is damaged.
* If possible, ship to a business address. This will ensure someone will be there to receive the package.
Shipping packages during the holidays should be all about time, convenience and peace of mind.
For additional information on shipping your gifts safely this holiday season, log on to www.pakmail.com or call 1-800-778-6665. - NU |
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