How to Protect Your Shipment’s Value

When talking about protecting packages, we focus a lot with customers on packing methods, proper loose fill, the appropriate box, and more. Those are all important, of course, but one of the most overlooked areas of shipping for customers is insurance (or “declared value” as it’s more appropriately referred to). Some packages are going to get damaged. It’s a … Continued

Don’t Ink The Earth: Why Recycling Ink Cartridges Matters

The majority of people have computers. Most of those people have things to print . . . a lot of things. Despite the fact we hear so much about this becoming a “paperless society,” there are still millions of papers flying out of printers and copiers all over the world. That requires a hefty amount of ink … Continued

5 Things to Know When Shipping Internationally

It’s hard to believe how quickly the world is seemingly shrinking isn’t it? Messages are sent between countries in an instant, people can travel the world in the span of a day, and sending packages to loved ones overseas has become more affordable for everyone. International shipping continues to grow every year with more and more … Continued

UPS Makes A Wish Come True

We all have wishes; especially at this time of year. For four-year-old Carson of Colorado Springs that wish was to be a delivery man for UPS. Thanks to some caring folks at UPS, they made his wish come true thanks to his buddy Ernest, whom he affectionately calls “Ernie.’ Check out the video below for … Continued

Prepare for Holiday Shipping Now

It’s hard to believe that we’re already seeing Christmas decorations lining the isles at stores; especially when we haven’t finished all the Trick-or-Treat candy we got a couple weeks ago. The fact remains that Thanksgiving and Christmas seem to arrive sooner and sooner each year, which means it’s never too early to prepare for the … Continued

Know What You’re Shipping

Do you ever wonder why shipping centers ask you so many questions? “Are the items in the box fragile?” “Is there a replacement value?” “Have you ever shipped there before?” “What are you shipping? Does it contain any liquids, perishables, flammables, lithium batteries, explosives or other hazardous materials?” It may seem like we’re being nosey, … Continued

The Weighting Game

“Is the price of shipping based on the weight?” That may be the most frequently asked question we hear at our stores when a customer inquires about shipping a package. The answer to that question is “Yes . . . sort of.” The accurate answer will depend on how you’re shipping the package. UPS and FedEx use the … Continued

Why Rent a Private Mail Box?

For people looking for an alternative to a Post Office Box (PO Box), you need look no farther than a Private Mail Box (PMB). It has even more features than a PO Box and can be exactly what you need for your business or personal use. In most cases, it’s cheaper than renting a PO Box. Saving … Continued

Protect Your Money

Technology has made connecting with people much easier than in years past. One benefit is the ability to send money to loved ones via wire transfer through agencies such as Western Union. Every benefit of technology brings inherent dangers and risks with it. Fraud has been a major issue for consumers and agencies since the … Continued

Postage Stamp Prices Will Increase

If you’re running low on your Forever Stamps or might be in the next week, you may want to run to your local post office or authorized shipping outlet and stock up. The United States Postal Service announced it will raise the cost of postage stamps on January 26, 2014. The cost of a single stamp … Continued