As the world returns to its pre-pandemic ways, U.S. travelers are gearing up for what promises to be an exciting year of international adventure. But before they can take off, travelers should double check that their passports are in good standing. If not, you will need to apply for passport renewal or a new passport altogether.
Many people aren’t aware of their options when it comes to sending and receiving their mail. But renting a private mailbox is an emerging trend as security and privacy become greater concerns for private residents and businesses. If you’re not familiar with how mailbox rental services work, here’s a breakdown of the benefits of a rented mailbox when compared to basic home mail services or P.O. boxes.
For many artists and custom framers, their businesses depend on reliable shipping of glass frames. They’ve likely developed their own techniques for shipping picture frames with glass, but if you’re new to the game, there are a few things you should know before putting that frame in the box. Let’s take a closer look at how to ship a picture frame with glass.
Shoes are one of the most popular products to be purchased online, which makes them a common shipping item. If you’re selling shoes, it’s important that your products are delivered to the buyer in pristine condition. Shoe buyers are often not only financially invested in the product, but also emotionally attached to the shoes. Any issue during shipping could lead to a returned product and lost business in the future. But if you follow these directions on how to ship a box of shoes, your customers will be leaving positive reviews for the shoes and your service.
If you’ve recently sold a phone, or you need to send it in for repairs or exchange, you’ll need to know how to ship a phone. Phones are small, fragile, and expensive, which makes them especially risky shipping items. So you’ll want to make sure that you take the proper steps to safely pack the phone. Here’s a quick guide that will get it safely to its final destination.
It’s All About Packaging
Baggage fees can make bringing your golf clubs on a plane cost a lot more than expected, especially when you consider that they won't take any special measures to keep your clubs safe. More than that, airlines can restrict the number of clubs, balls, and other essentials that you can bring with your golf gear without being charged extra. Instead of dealing with the hassle of traveling with clubs, you should consider shipping them with PostalAnnex+.
Shipping to different countries might seem complicated but preparing ahead of time and taking advantage of PostalAnnex's shipping options will help make things easier. Here we will cover some factors that might affect how long an international shipment will be in transit and options for keeping international shipping costs down.
“Is it going to be OK in this?”
It’s a common question when shipping any valuable item, but even more so when that item is temperature sensitive. Food, plants, and pharmaceuticals are a few of the most common temperature-sensitive products that require proper preparation and handling to arrive safely to their destination. You can help mitigate risks of damage by properly insulating the container before shipping. Here are a few proven strategies and ideas to consider.
On average, priority mail typically means the package will arrive within 1-3 days of shipping. That said, each of the major mail carriers do things a bit differently. Below we explain the options offered by each mail carrier and some other aspects of those offerings. If you’d like additional information, our experienced team members can help you determine the appropriate type of priority mail for your needs and help you compare rates for each carrier to ensure you are getting the best deal on your shipment. Call a PostalAnnex location near you for more details.
We are nearing the last days to ship in time for the holidays. Mark these deadlines to guarantee delivery by Dec. 25th!
