The New Kid in Town

In the late night hours of Tuesday, August 2, a secret operation began in Rome, Italy. The mission: depart from Griffis International Airport, fly over 5,600 miles under cover of darkness heading west toward Seattle, Washington, arrive before dusk, and never be seen. It sounds like a CIA operation or a secret military objective, but it was far … Continued

No More Bubbles?

We’ve had quite a few customers ask us about the future of the fun-loving, popping sensation we all know as bubble wrap. It seems there is a rumor going around that bubble wrap will no longer be made in its current format. We did some research and came across an article that will reassure all … 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

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

FedEx Preps for Holidays

Is it just me, or do the pages on the calendar seem to be flying off the wall faster than last year? Here we are going headlong into fall. Christmas is less than two months away. Hard to believe isn’t it? The upcoming Christmas season brings the annual task of shopping for friends and relatives. … Continued

U-Haul Leads Alternative Fuel Charge

If you find yourself driving around Los Angeles County any time soon, you may want to keep an eye out for U-Haul’s latest effort in sustainability. You may see a typical U-Haul 14′ moving truck roll past you, which is nothing special . . . except what’s under the truck. U-Haul has begun equipping some of their … Continued

First-Class Stamp Price to Increase . . . Again

The Postal Service continues heading toward legislative reform as it struggles to turn a profit. Mickey Barnett, chairman of the board of governors, recently described the situation as a “precarious financial condition.” That’s one way to summarize an expected loss of $6 billion in the current fiscal year. If there’s any bright side in that number it’s the fact that it’s … Continued

Saved by Congress . . . For Now

Congress is often the butt of many jokes. “The opposite of progress is Congress” right? Late night could write a best-seller on jokes geared toward Congress. Recently, however, Congress bought the American people some time in regards to the USPS’s efforts to rid itself of Saturday delivery. The USPS planned to elimnate Saturday delivery no later than … Continued