The holiday season is here, and that means it is time to
start shipping. Whether you’re a company selling items or a shopper giving
gifts, you all have the same goal, which is that packages arrive on time. It
can get hectic this time of year, so take a quick look at our tips to help out
during the 2017 holiday season.
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Keep track of deliveries with tracking numbers.
If your package gets stuck in the same place for several days at a time,
investigate. Packages do get lost, but keeping an eye on them may allow you to
get someone to locate them.
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Choose your shipping option carefully. This isn’t
just for the carrier you use, but the type of shipping you send. You can ship
earlier to save money, and some services can even get you same day shipping.
Use whatever suits your needs best.
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If you can, ship now rather than later. The USPS
has announced that the busiest time to send a package will be the last two
weeks before Christmas. Not only will there be long waits at the post office,
but with such a high volume of mail and packages service may slow down. Get out
there by the start of December!
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If you can ship from online, do it. With USPS
you are able to print shipping labels, pay for postage, and schedule for
someone to pick up your package from your home. This will save you a ton of
time.
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Be sure to package your items carefully to avoid
damage. Choose the right mailer or box; one that has room to add cushioning
materials. The items in the packaging should not move around much, if at all,
once it is ready to be sent.
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Make sure the address is correct, and make sure
it is legible. Illegible addresses can lead to lost packages, or packages sent
to the wrong place.
We hope these tips help you with your holiday shipping
needs.
