The UPS Store

Don’t use for international mail! Wanted to send a simple birthday card to someone in Europe. I send cards regularly overseas though I usually go to the Post Office. Went to the UPS store because I was nearby. They were wanting me to declare contents and value etc like a package. I said «It’s just a card!» After 10 minutes of typing the young lady asked someone else for help (manager?). She asked if I wanted a tracking number. I said «no just regular international mail — it’s just a card!». She then told me it would be $ 7.20. What? It normally costs just over $ 1 to send a card internationally. They said it needed «special handling» because it was a non-​standard size so couldn’t go as a card or letter. Wrong. It was a regular size greeting card though it was annotated «extra postage» because it was heavy cardstock so it was right at 1 oz. I went to a nearby business that has a mini Post Office inside and was charged $ 1.42 and it only took a few seconds. I checked the USPS International Price calculator on the web and $ 1.42 was the correct price even if it was an odd shape. $ 7.20 doesn’t even make sense. If you want to ship a package via UPS domestically they are fine but don’t take international mail there.

You’ve just met your new post office! We love love this location UPS store. The friendly staff including owners Melanie and Megan always give you a variety of price options for shipping. They always give you tracking and receipt for piece of mind. They are open early and late including extra holiday hours. The selection of cards and postal items is just right and they offer many extra services including copies faxes post boxes invitations insurance specialty packaging and shopping etc. I haven’t been to another ups or post office in years they handle it all!