WEEK 51: You can create an account on USPS.com and use the (free) DELIVERY INSTRUCTIONS to have
delivered to a neighbor on the same route where the package is addressed, or to leave at a specific place on your property;
you can also HOLD FOR CUSTOMER PICKUP at the Local Post Office or RETURN TO SENDER before the Letter Carrier takes
it out for Delivery.
WEEK 50. If you ever see someone walking away from a porch with packages but you didn't
see them come out of the house, get a good look at them. Many people have cameras and contact the news or upload their
Porch Pirate videos to youtube.
WEEK 49. If you're package winds up UNDELIVERABLE AS ADDRESSED,
compare your address to the address on the package. Was an apt or suite no left off?
WEEK 48.
If you're going to PICK UP PACKAGE from the PO you will need a picture ID that matches the name and package to pick it
up. Or you can designate a representative or mail agent on the Notice Left or with detailed permission note. Designee
shows ID and note/notice.
WEEK 47: If you are visiting someone and sending something to yourself there or at work,
use the phrase CARE OF that person, company, hotel, school. etc. PACKAGES to AIRBnB's are NOT deliverable by USPS.
WEEK
46. Always put your return address on your mailpiece. including your preaddressed and prepaid labels for your
return items and letters. Remember this at the (SSK) Self Service Kiosk. Take a pic before mailing!
WEEK 45.
Never write in marker unless it is a permanent marker. The weather can be perfect but something can always
leak on it from another package during transit.
WEEK 44. Never send perishables until you ask the
producer (fruit, fish, whatever your wish that falls under USPS guidelines, check the site) about TRANSIT (Express!) with
the PO. Pack it considering delays: Staffing, mechanical.
WEEK 43. CHANGE DELIVERY INSTRUCTIONS:
If this shows as an optiom, create an Account on USPS.com and complete that form to pick up the package or have it left with
a neighbor. You will receive a confirmation number. This option may appear for only a short time, especially
if the Post Office is only carrying your package for the LAST MILE. note" Remember you CANNOT
CHANGE THE DESTINATION ADDRESS using a Redelivery Form.
WEEK 42. PO Boxed limit the amount of Postal
Workers handling your mail. You can reserve one online or in person. You obtain the box number when you visit
your NEW PO. if you are moving far away, ask your (old) Postmaster for the PO Box #
WEEK 41. If you receive
a key inside your MAILBOX or PO BOX, the key opens a bigger box below or nearby called a PARCEL LOCKER. (Note:
Amazon also has their own Parcel Lockers that are located in various stores, malls or public places. They send you a
CODE you need to open those up as there are no keys).
WEEK 40. Always mail your items before the Official
Recommended date by the USPS. Why? Because you'll be one step ahead of everyone else! Also, the recommended
dates don't figure in MISSENTS, and it may take multiple attempts to deliver the package. (NOTICE LEFT appears
anytime the Carrier scans an Attempt but that's what they are supposed to do if they haven't run out of notices.
Online retailers will inform you of updates as well).
WEEK 39. If the TRACKING NUMBER is unreadable
or not indicated on the Notice Left, use the number near the bar code beginning with 5293 on the Notice to request a redelivery....
The carrier is supposed to scan the notice AND package barcodes to the Tracking Number and Notice Numbers "marry
up" or reference each other. (Using Tracking Numbers is best).
WEEK 38. The automated kiosks
inside the PO's do NOT have a return address application. THE SENDER should ensure a return address is on
all package(s). USPS will have no record of having the package until it's scanned ACCEPTED by the PO.
WEEK
37: If your PACKAGE STATUS shows USPS AWAITING ITEM or (only) SHIPPING LABEL CREATED and/or Arrived or Departed
SHIPPING PARTNER Facility (note the phrase Shipping PARTNER ie. UPS, DHL, Amazon) his means the United States Postal Service
DOES NOT HAVE YOUR PACKAGE YET. If your speaking with an 800 Agent at USPS, at least confirm the Whole Address is correct
- you'd be surprised how many packages are sent out with old or insufficient or "combo" addresses, with old and
new address info combined. 3rd party sellers from overseas don't always input the addresses correctly.
WEEK
36: The reason other couriers like FedEx, UPS, DHL, etc. give direct door to door service? They don't use
a MAIL RECEPTACLE like the USPS does, to place smaller packages or letters that don't need to be signed for in a secure.
(Many apartments and neighborhoods are installing PARCEL LOCKERS to secure the bigger items). The FIRST place
to look for smaller items is inside your mail box. Many Customers call about lost packages BEFORE checking their mailboxes!
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