How many packages do you bring to the post office in a week?

[DoubleA]

Same here, go to the back dock.

I dont want to risk having them pick up either.

[GreenBean]

Originally Posted by slapped

I have a GREAT Relationship with my local Post office, I simply Unload on the Back Docking Bay, I even Load them in the approiate Bins for them, NEVER, EVER go inside the Post office, ...., I would not give up that convenience so easily, They have offered to Pick up, but I won't chance it, rather drive them down myself

Brings back memories of two local Post Office in the States.

Service always great.

Use the back door, in, unload and away. Little grief.

[zoneout]

Originally Posted by slapped

I have a GREAT Relationship with my local Post office, I simply Unload on the Back Docking Bay, I even Load them in the approiate Bins for them, NEVER, EVER go inside the Post office, Although USPS SCREWED Me Royally this Holiday season by Losing a TON of my packages, I would not give up that convenience so easily, They have offered to Pick up, but I won't chance it, rather drive them down myself

Do you bother scanning them in for tracking?

[DoubleA]

Originally Posted by zoneout

Do you bother scanning them in for tracking?

I don't.

I have trust with the people working in the back. Same people every day. They know us, they say thank you for your business. We Walk in drop of the crates say hi and then leave. No need for tracking, the labels are already with the packaging.

[mercurial333]

Originally Posted by slapped

I have a GREAT Relationship with my local Post office, I simply Unload on the Back Docking Bay, I even Load them in the approiate Bins for them, NEVER, EVER go inside the Post office, Although USPS SCREWED Me Royally this Holiday season by Losing a TON of my packages, I would not give up that convenience so easily, They have offered to Pick up, but I won't chance it, rather drive them down myself

Exactly same scenario here.

Too often there's about 5 people standing there in the back talking, like it's Martin Luther King Day every day xD.

Doesn't bother me, knowing I finish my work at 10am, and they just just started "working" xD

[slapped]

Originally Posted by zoneout

Do you bother scanning them in for tracking?

I did not in the Past, Now I use Stamps.com, Thanks to a User Here, Now I simply print out a Batch Dropoff Sheet which has a Barcode on the bottom, I have that 1 Barcode on the sheet Scanned and Violla, EVERY package shows Scanned in, GREAT Tool

[Sandy D]

Originally Posted by al9232

I send 70-100 everyday average around 2000/month
I put them all in totes and the mailman picks them up "I tip him $20 every friday for lunch"
I think its a pretty good deal for me.

Cool and smart.

[DeanChev]

Around 3-5 a day, and over the weekend, they pile up to 10-15. I don't sell as many items as most of you guys, but I make big profits.

[MM78]

Originally Posted by DeanChev

Around 3-5 a day, and over the weekend, they pile up to 10-15. I don't sell as many items as most of you guys, but I make big profits.

Same here DeanChev.

[Sandy D]

I got a call from the Atlanta USPS service center wanting to know what I am doing with all the boxes I was ordering.

Anyone else get this?

And FYI they do put bar codes on all boxes now and can scan the boxes as you use or not use them.

[MM78]

What a stupid question, your mailing sh1t! DUH! It's a wonder how the USPS is still in business!

[Sandy D]

Originally Posted by MM78

What a stupid question, your mailing sh1t! DUH! It's a wonder how the USPS is still in business!

I often wonder myself.

They hand out free boxes then add a bar code to it. I was told by a clerk they really look and see if you use those boxes too.

I got my share of freebies from them. Back when they gave free tape I was told by a family postal carrier they were going to stop it soon, grab some.

I did, they stopped I think 2 years or so ago and I still have unopened boxes of free tape to use today.

I ordered max cases every day for months and ended up with half a garage full of free tape.

Of course it is priority tape and I dont sell everything priority but the free tape cuts down on cost.

[MM78]

Originally Posted by Sandy D

I often wonder myself.

They hand out free boxes then add a bar code to it. I was told by a clerk they really look and see if you use those boxes too.

I got my share of freebies from them. Back when they gave free tape I was told by a family postal carrier they were going to stop it soon, grab some.

I did, they stopped I think 2 years or so ago and I still have unopened boxes of free tape to use today.

I ordered max cases every day for months and ended up with half a garage full of free tape.

Of course it is priority tape and I dont sell everything priority but the free tape cuts down on cost.

I like your style Sandy, your a true Ebay Pimp!

[Sandy D]

Originally Posted by MM78

I like your style Sandy, your a true Ebay Pimp!

Wait a minute. Pimp????

[slapped]

Originally Posted by Sandy D

Wait a minute. Pimp????

Madam,,,,,,

[user3657]

between usps and fedex I drop off 40 a week -\+10

[Sandy D]

Originally Posted by slapped

Madam,,,,,,

MM had to sleep on the couch for the night for being a bad boy and blames me.

[slapped]

Originally Posted by Sandy D

MM had to sleep on the couch for the night for being a bad boy and blames me.

The Couch,,,Thank GOD I came up with a Permanent Solution to sleeping on the Couch

[turkeyhunt]

Originally Posted by Sandy D

I often wonder myself.

They hand out free boxes then add a bar code to it. I was told by a clerk they really look and see if you use those boxes too.

I got my share of freebies from them. Back when they gave free tape I was told by a family postal carrier they were going to stop it soon, grab some.

I did, they stopped I think 2 years or so ago and I still have unopened boxes of free tape to use today.

I ordered max cases every day for months and ended up with half a garage full of free tape.

Of course it is priority tape and I dont sell everything priority but the free tape cuts down on cost.

I MISS THAT.. I wish I could find some more priority tape, as its stickier and lasts so long!

[nycballa991]

About 700 packages a week

[Sandy D]

Originally Posted by turkeyhunt

I MISS THAT.. I wish I could find some more priority tape, as its stickier and lasts so long!

Just ordered boxes tonight and see a new pop up saying price changes are coming Jan 27.

I hope they are not thinking of charging us for boxes now.

If so, I only have enough stored away for 3-4 years.

At least the No 4 and No 7 size anyway.

[dangerdog]

who cares? if you happy to take it to post office and being cheaper so what, you making money Right? end of the day its all about money in your profit. Atleast better than going to work.