usps shipping
Related Questions & Answers
Results 1-10 from 43 articles
Shipping Cakes
Asked by M.M. from Williamsport
on January 7, 2008
-
I want to bake a double round layered cake and ship them out to the families that we didnt have money to buy anything. How do I go about doing that? I know bakeries do...
Answers
- I got a cake once that had been shipped. It had been frozen and then sprinkled with powdered sugar and wrapped in saran wrap and then in tinfoil, packed in a box with...
- I order holiday cakes from a bakery in Missouri (that's where I grew up, and the cakes are to die for!). They freeze the cake and then ship it in a Styrofoam cooler wi...
- Just call UPS, or somewhere like that and ask them. You may want to check a few places.
Moving : Shipping Solutions
Asked by S.G. from Topeka
on April 27, 2010
-
Making temporary move (6 months) across country - midwest to northeast. No furniture or cars involved, but want to take some books (adults and child) and toys, laptop...
Answers
- Are you a military dependent? The reason I ask is because I did exactly that same thing twice when my husband went on 6 month deployments. If so, check into the mili...
- You are not driving there? Check with however you are going there (train, airline, etc.) and see if you can pay ewxtra to ship the things you want. US mail can't ...
- You can ship by rail. I worked at an Antique Mall. They shipped dishes on the train. You may be able find info on the Internet or look up the train in the phone boo...
Shipping Ceramic, Glass, Etc.
Asked by C.O. from Washington DC
on September 23, 2011
-
GOOD MORNING LADIES!! (and daddy's!!)
I ordered a set of Pampered Chef tomato colored salt & pepper shakers on ebay. I'm finally getting the cooking half of my kitc...
Answers
- Not only was it right of you to do so but I would give her a very low rating on eBay. Isn't there a place to comment on the shipper? I don't know, I have never bou...
- I get that it is easier to toss them in an envelope but common sense and the reputation of the post office should give her an idea that wouldn't work. Plus if you hav...
- You kitchen sounds amazing! eBay resolution center, the have excellent buyer insurance. You might have to provide a picture. They will give you a full refund. The sel...
Sending a Package
Asked by G.R. from Dallas
on June 21, 2011
-
i am sending a package tru usps because is about 20 pounds to luanda angola does anyone know how long it will take to arrive there?
Answers
- ok, this is not what you asked. But, rather than pay that much to send clothes, I would buy new clothes online that offer free shipping!!! Many websites offer free s...
- Depends on how you send it. The post office should be able to give you all of the shipping options when you take it.
- Actually, it could take 3 weeks. BUT once it leaves the United States and the postal hands it off to the delivery in teh other country, they may deny any responsibili...
Best Way to Ship Large Packages
Asked by J.D. from Dallas
on December 8, 2010
-
OK Mom's, it's that time of year again and I have large packages to ship. I always say that I am going to compare, but I don't want to drag my big boxes from one plac...
Answers
- I think you can print a fedex label at home and call them to come pick the package up. Don't quote me on that. Their number is 1 800 go fedex and the info should be ...
- UPS, not the post office. I have shipped furniture that nonprofessionals packed and moved across country using sturdy dishbarrel boxes from Uhaul. Even when someone p...
- If you have a way of weighing and measuring the boxes at home, you should be able to go on the different websites to get prices and compare. They usually also have chr...
Gdiapers
Asked by G.L. from Stationed Overseas
on June 1, 2008
-
Is anyone else frustrated with the outrageous shipping charges by gdiapers?
I absolutely love their product but have now reached the love/hate relationship status...
Answers
- Hi Georgie, I have experienced the same. The only different is that I have also issues with leaks. And that is after I have tried to put them on in any way possible...
- I'd go through Diapers.com. Someone said they don't ship to APO, and they just recently changed that. My account through them ships to my APO here in Japan so it's n...
- I too have encountered this same issue with another company. We are a homeschooling family and I was looking for a microscope for my son. I found the ideal one and b...
Anyone Know How Mail Forwarding Works?
Asked by A.S. from Atlanta
on August 22, 2011
-
I just moved to a new address. I ordered something online and I forgot to change my shipping address. It sent to my old address and has already been delivered. I have ...
Answers
- I would call UPS and ask them, have your tracking # available. Then take your next action from there.
- It would only be forwarded if it was sent through the post office.
- Anything sent through the Post office can be forwarded up to new addresses...or you need to call and switch stuff...They wont forward Magazines or catalogs. Some Po...
Have You Ever Mailed Food?
Asked by J.T. from Chicago
on October 4, 2011
-
This is probably a silly question, but have you ever mailed food to someone? I would like to send a friend an apple we picked ourselves at an apple orchard. Can I se...
Answers
- Apples in the grocery store can be 2 years old. I think your apple will be fine. Just pack it well so it won't get bruised. Have fun. I'm sure your friend will a...
- Sure you can. I mailed all kinds of stuff to my husband when he was deployed. They now have flat rate shipping boxes at USPS that cost a set ammount no matter ho...
- Yes. you can mail food via USPS - you do have to check for the states where you are mailing it - though - as there are intake restrictions due to fruit flies and other...
Trying to Return Something That Did Not Arrive on Time...
Asked by R.D. from Richmond
on November 7, 2011
-
I ordered something online, and it did not come until AFTER their promised delivery date.
It was free shipping to home. Usually, if the item is returned, I'd have t...
Answers
- You have to call the company and work out the details, usually they will ship you a postage label. FedEx is different than usps and their return to sender policy may n...
- Don't contact FedEx. Call the company. You can't mark a FedEx "return to sender" unless you can get the 62 pound box to a FedEx drop off site--USPS--sure, but not Fe...
- It depends on the company/seller and how good their customer service is. Can you e-mail them?
Advice on Using Ebay from Apos
Asked by J.S. from Stationed Overseas
on January 29, 2009
-
Hey Mamas,
I was wondering if any of you have any tips on selling "clothing lots" on Ebay and how to do shipping, etc. I have purchased big bunches of clothing for ...
Answers
- You are not allowed to sell through ebay while at an APO. The only exception is to sell through Ebay UK and only offer to UK customers and ship through UK post. I know...
- People do do it from APOs, but you aren't supposed to because the APO system is for personal use only and not commercial use. So if you decide to sell things on eBay ...
- Just note: You are not suppose to use your APO's for profit. If you are caught you can lose your privilege there.
