Saturday is the deadline for first-class mail and packages to be posted for Christmas arrival. USPS spokesperson David Walton has a few mailing tips you’ll need to keep in mind that will also help in getting your gifts to their intended recipients before Santa arrives. He said to use a sturdy box for packages so gifts arrive in one piece.
“A lot of people like to try and reuse boxes but once a box has been used it losses its sturdiness. Make sure that it’s taped securely, print clearly on the address label, and don’t forget to include the return address,” said Walton.
Walton said your local post office has an assortment of free boxes for you that you can use to send your packages priority mail.
And when it comes to letters or packages, Walton said to never guess a zip code.
“Because when that package goes through our scanners that’s the first thing that our machines read on that address label is the zip code. And if you have the wrong zip it’s going to cause some delays in getting that package to the right location,” said Walton.
You can visit USPS.com to look up a zip code under the “send” tab.
The website also has a tool called “Click and Ship.” Walton said it’s ideal for folks who want to avoid standing in line to mail a package. He said you can calculate the shipping cost for your package.
“And you can print your postage and put it on your package. You can set it right outside your door and your mail carrier when they deliver your mail for that day they will pick it up free of charge,” said Walton.
The deadline for Priority Mail is December 19th and the deadline for Priority Express is December 23rd.
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