| Author: Rick Young |
Shopping, calling, planning, coordinating, more calling - add shipping gifts to faraway family and friends, and you have a recipe for a high-stress holiday season.
You have enough on your plate already, but shipping does not need to be a source of anxiety. Pak Mail, which has locations nationwide that offer a broad variety of packing and shipping services, says it's easy. You just need to know your ABCs:
* Avoid delays. Add extra shipping labels in with the package. In case of damage, the package can easily and quickly be sent on its way.
* Business addresses are best. Your friends are as busy as you are - who's ever home to sign for mail? Shipping to businesses ensures delivery.
* Consolidate your packages. It's cheaper to send one 20-pound package than two 10-pound packages. You also have fewer to track.
* Determine restrictions. Pak Mail ships anything anywhere. Other companies, though, have restrictions on contents, weight and size - not to mention deadlines - so be careful to write everything down.
* Early is easy. Military and international mail have deadlines in early December, and domestic mail isn't far behind. Plan ahead so you don't have to pay a fortune in express fees - or disappoint others with presents delivered too late.
These guidelines should help reduce holiday stress so you can relax and enjoy time with those you love. |
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