posted on December 2, 2004 05:01:18 AM new
Where can I drop off parcels using Click&Ship postage printed from the USPS site?
When I purchase postage, it asks for the sending zip code. The FAQ on the Click & Ship site says:
" Where can I deposit Metered Mail and PC Postage Parcels?
* All mail must be deposited at any postal facility within the jurisdiction of the licensing post office (i.e., the ZIP Code shown in the indicia)
* Exceptions are made for Express, Priority, and Single piece First-Class mail to be deposited at locations other than the licensing post office(no Authorization is needed)"
The PostOffice in a neighboring town almost refused to accept a Priority package that had my zip on it, but the FAQ on the USPS Click & Ship site makes it sound like this should be ok. Other neighboring towns have had no objection.
Anyone know the official USPS rule on this? Is there a reference I can point the USPS personnel to?
posted on December 2, 2004 09:55:05 AM new
"The PostOffice in a neighboring town almost refused to accept a Priority package that had my zip on it..." the reason for this is the code that is on the lable gives your postoffice (your zip code) credit for the transaction. These credits determine how much money they get at that post office for personel, up grades, new office supplies ect...
If you are using the USPS site, there is a box at the bottom of one of the pages(I don't remember which page right now) that asks if you are shipping from the same address as on the section return of the lable or a different one. If you check the different one you need the zip of the post office that you will be mailing from.
I change it sometimes when I have business in the next town. I hope that this helps.
Kevin
posted on December 2, 2004 09:40:25 PM new
It is best to put the zip code in where you are planning on shipping it from, but not manditory. As long as you don't change zones, then the price of the postage is the same. You also don't have to drop it at the post office. Give it to any postal carrier or sub station. If it is a smaller box, put it in the gib postal mail boxes. The smaller priority boxes will fit.
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posted on December 3, 2004 08:17:49 AM new
You can mail them from your home. Your local postman/women should take them. I mail a lot from my house and I have had no problems.
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posted on December 3, 2004 05:51:21 PM new
Thanks for the replies! I contacted the local USPS Customer Service office, who did some research and got back to me. They said that you should be able to drop off a package with Click&SHip postage at any local PO, and are sending an advisory to that effect to all the Post Offices in their region. Talk about fast and friendly service!!
Kevin - I don't understand why the local PO would get "credit" if I dropped off a package with stamps as postage, but not for a package with Click & Ship affixed to it. The number of packages I ship can't possibly make a big impact on their budget Entering the zip to get the correct rate makes perfect sense.
Stone - I'm with you on making sure it's mailed in the right zone for the postage paid. Haven't tried putting a small box into the collection box.
Libra - Having the carrier pick it up sounds convenient, but for me anyway, it would add an extra day to the delivery time since it doesn't get picked up until late afternoon.
posted on December 3, 2004 06:05:18 PM new
gaugagaug,
Don't ask me to even try and figure out the USPS. All I know is what I was told by my local Postmaster. She did get a computer this year and she said that it was impart due to the amount of mail that I was sending out. Go figure! Prepaid postage, I do all the work and they get the credit.
Kevin
posted on December 3, 2004 08:01:39 PM new
gaugagaug - What is the difference if you mail a package in the morning or in the afternoon?
In our city because our postlady gets back to the post office before the evening mail goes out it still goes out the same day. We only have one mail delivery to the main distribution center a day and that is at night. It goes from here to Milwaukee and there it is distributed to the rest of the states. It still only takes two days for priority and most of the time 2 days for 1st class.
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Entering the zip to get the correct rate makes perfect sense.