Surviving Holiday Gift Shippingtitle
CENTENNIAL, Colo., Nov. 17 /PRNewswire/ -- Getting those holiday gift
treasures shipped to friends and family far away doesnt have to take on the
drama of the latest reality television show.
Whether the gift is going across town, across the country or overseas, it
is extremely important to ensure that the varying packaging requirements and
holiday mailing deadlines are met. Pak Mail, with locations nationwide
offering a variety of packing and shipping services, has recommendations to
help people survive gift shipping and get on with more important things like
enjoying holiday celebrations.
Dont Get Weighed Down. For individuals traveling over the holidays, it
makes good sense to ship gifts on ahead. Avoid enduring the hassle of the
enhanced security at the airport and the chance of paying additional fees for
extra baggage currently imposed by some airlines.
Ship Early. December 3rd is the recommended deadline for military and
international shipping and mailing. For U.S. destinations, December 10th is
the recommended deadline. After that, air transportation is recommended and
will be more costly. Your local Pak Mail Center can advise you of all the
major carrier shipping guidelines as well as deadlines and will help you be
sure that your packages get out on time.
Size Restrictions. UPS: Maximum 165 inches in length and girth; maximum
weight 150 lbs. FedEx Ground: Maximum 130 inches in length and girth;
maximum weight 150 lbs. U.S. Post Office: Maximum 130 inches in length and
girth; maximum weight 70 lbs. Pak Mail Centers enforce no size or weight
restrictions; they can ship anything anywhere.
Consolidate your packages. Shipping one 20-pound box costs less than
shipping two 10-pound boxes. It also means that there is only one package to
track.
Enclose extra address labels inside of the package itself. This is an
added precaution in case things go awry and the package is damaged.
If possible, ship to a business address. This will ensure someone will be
there to receive the package.
Shipping packages during the holidays should be about saving time,
convenience and peace of mind, not about survival. For additional information
on shipping your gifts safely this holiday season and to find the nearest Pak
Mail location, call 1-800-778-6665 or visit http://www.pakmail.com.
