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Ship Early: The longer you procrastinate, the longer the lines become. Planning ahead provides you more shipping and price options.
Spend Wisely: However, evaluate factors such as cost, convenience and service before deciding from where and how you will ship your packages.
Track Packages: Choose a shipping option, like UPS®, which provides a package-tracking number. Tracking affords peace of mind that your package has reached its destination.

Have A Secure Mailbox: If you are expecting a lot of packages this year, a mailbox at The UPS Store® provides you with a secure delivery location for your items. Many locations offer 24-hour mailbox access and a package notification process.
Remove Batteries: Given tougher security restrictions, a vibrating, noise-making package could be delayed – maybe even destroyed. Also, battery leakage can ruin your gifts. Digital cameras, computers and cell phones contain lithium batteries that can cause problems if not properly packed.
Caution: Hazardous Materials: Many common items like perfume, cleaning supplies, aerosol containers and dry ice are classified as hazardous or regulated materials and have specific packing and shipping guidelines; some are not accepted for shipping. Before these items can be shipped, inquire whether your local The UPS Store is able to pack and ship these items.
Don’t Play With Fire: Matches can rub against each other in transit and ignite. If you plan on giving candles or a fireplace tools set, don’t include matches or lighters in the package. They could cause your gift and others to go up in flames.
Pack Like A Pro: Use appropriate packing techniques and materials, such as foam packaging peanuts and bubble cushioning (at least two inches on all sides), to reduce your risk of replacing damaged gifts. Seal shipping boxes with professional packaging tape. Better yet...
Leave It To The Experts: Don’t spend time packing gifts. Drop them off at The UPS Store to be handled by trained and certified packing professionals who offer the Pack & Ship Promise.

The UPS Store Pack & Ship Promise*

At The UPS Store, you can rely on the certified packing experts to pack and ship your gifts right. In fact, we’re so confident, we promise if a participating location packs and ships your item via UPS and it is lost or damaged in transit, you’ll be reimbursed:

The item’s value (subject to the lesser of actual value, replacements or repair cost per the UPS Tariff/Terms and Conditions),
The full retail price you paid for packaging materials and services, and
Your cost for shipping (excluding Declared Value charges).

*See store for details or visit theupsstore.com/psp. At participating locations. Restrictions and limitations apply. Services and hours of operation may vary by location.




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