Christmas is under two months away, which means it
is time to start thinking about shipping presents out to loved ones across the
country, or even out of the country! You might be thinking that it seems a bit
early to worry about this, but the U.S. Postal Service has announced their recommended
holiday shipping times already!
It is always better not to wait when it comes to
shipping gifts. Of course it is not always that simple. You may not have the gifts
yet and cannot get them for a while. Maybe you are waiting on an address.
Either way, it is always better for a gift to arrive too early, rather than too
late.
Outside of mailing dates, what are some other tips
when it comes to mailing holiday items? We have a few for you. The first is to
be positive that the postal service can ship your items. This is rarely a
problem, but it is better to be safe. Be sure to pack your items intelligently.
You want a sturdy box with plenty of padding for larger items, or a bubble
mailer for smaller items. No one wants your gifts to break while they are in
transit. You can also save time by requesting the post office to pick up the
package from you, saving yourself a trip to the post office.
In summary, don’t rush to send out your packages to
loved ones right now, but don’t wait too long!
Below we’ve listed the USPS recommended shipping
dates. You can get more information about shipping items at usps.com.
USPS 2014 Christmas Shipping Deadlines:
• Dec. 2 – First-Class Mail International
• Dec. 2 – Priority Mail International
• Dec. 10 – Priority Mail Express International
• Dec. 15 – Standard Post
• Dec. 17 – Global Express Guaranteed
• Dec. 20 – First-Class Mail
• Dec. 20 – Priority Mail
• Dec. 23 – Priority Mail Express
