Tips that will speed your holiday visit to post office..&..lower my blood pressure - The DIS Discussion Forums

tvguy · 12-12-2012, 07:14 PM

Yes, a vent, after today's visit.

1) Have your packages wrapped BEFORE you get in line, not at the service window. They have a nice little counter with tape and sissors for that.

2) Have an idea how you want to send it, don't make the poor postal worker check the price for all 15 ways you could send it.

3) Decide if you want insurance before you get to the service window, and know for how much. Don't spent a full minute debating with yourself at the service window if you want $100, or $75, or $125, or $78.50 coverage.

4) Have your method of payment readily available. Don't spend a minute looking for that debit card/cash/coin purse in your 30 gallon purse.

And for the Post office. While your website says the cheapest method of delivery....Ground.....takes 2 to 9 business days....your workers say 14 to 21 is the norm........how is that possible?

sissy_ib · 12-12-2012, 07:24 PM

This is why I almost always use the self service machine at our post office.

lynxstch · 12-12-2012, 07:43 PM

and thats why I use a Postal Substation at a local pharmacy..never any wait, people willing to help you, and faster service!

usnuzuloose · 12-12-2012, 07:54 PM

I go into Belair or Raleys. I only go to the PO when I need to mail International.

StephMK · 12-12-2012, 08:04 PM

Those reasons and the price of shipping are why I only use Amazon or another store where I can just ship gifts directly to my brother's family.

ChristmasElf · 12-12-2012, 10:20 PM

Or just use FED EX

Cindy B · 12-12-2012, 10:21 PM

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Originally Posted by sissy_ib

This is why I almost always use the self service machine at our post office.

YES! I cant tell you the last time I waited in line!

tvguy · 12-12-2012, 10:25 PM

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Originally Posted by usnuzuloose

I go into Belair or Raleys. I only go to the PO when I need to mail International.

There were only 3 customers including me in the whole post office (the one next to Country Club Lanes). My Bel Air always has a line this time of year.

sms · 12-12-2012, 11:58 PM

http://stamps.com

usnuzuloose · 12-13-2012, 12:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tvguy

There were only 3 customers including me in the whole post office (the one next to Country Club Lanes). My Bel Air always has a line this time of year.

Only 3? Wow, that was a short line..

I usually go to the stores when the customer service opens, no waiting.

afnaechiquita · 12-13-2012, 01:46 AM

I feel like every post office I go to DOESN'T have tape on the counter

I always have to ask to have it taped up when I get to the register.

OT but related, does anyone know if you can get a refund on postage paid online? Long story short, DBF ended up purchasing his shipping twice due to operator error (his!) on the online forms. If it was $10-20 it'd be no big deal, but it's $70some, and worth trying to get back. edit n/m n/m, answered my own question!

Fire14 · 12-13-2012, 12:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by afnaechiquita

I feel like every post office I go to DOESN'T have tape on the counter

I always have to ask to have it taped up when I get to the register.

OT but related, does anyone know if you can get a refund on postage paid online? Long story short, DBF ended up purchasing his shipping twice due to operator error (his!) on the online forms. If it was $10-20 it'd be no big deal, but it's $70some, and worth trying to get back. edit n/m n/m, answered my own question!

My post offices don't have tape or sissors on counter ( i wish they did), 98% of time they don't have boxes either. The self service post machine seems to weigh heavier than actual post persons scale, had it happen multiple times and at 2 diff post offices. yes they can get refund on postage online there is a thing to click to cancel that postage i believe.

Coonhound · 12-13-2012, 01:48 PM

Everyone at our post office is so rude. It's like the BMV in there. It makes me wonder how they keep their jobs.
A smile doesn't cost anything.

Janepod · 12-13-2012, 02:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tvguy

Yes, a vent, after today's visit.

1) Have your packages wrapped BEFORE you get in line, not at the service window. They have a nice little counter with tape and sissors for that.

2

Do you mean GIFT wrapped? Don't do that! Our post office, at least, won't accept anything that's wrapped up like a present. Has to be in a box or an envelope.

CaliBear · 12-13-2012, 02:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Coonhound

Everyone at our post office is so rude. It's like the BMV in there. It makes me wonder how they keep their jobs.
A smile doesn't cost anything.

Yesterday I was in line at the post office and I could hear one worker in the back, screaming about rude customers and mimicking a customer interrupting her. I'm sure it's tough, but she couldn't she do that in private? When she came back out to help the next customer, everyone was just staring at her in disbelief.

12-12-2012, 07:14 PM	#1
tvguy Sailed on:The Mermoz, Norway, Nordic Prince, Sovereign of the Seas, Amsterdam, Magic & Pride of America Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Carmichael, California Posts: 14,938	Tips that will speed your holiday visit to post office..&..lower my blood pressure Yes, a vent, after today's visit. 1) Have your packages wrapped *BEFORE* you get in line, not at the service window. They have a nice little counter with tape and sissors for that. 2) Have an idea how you want to send it, don't make the poor postal worker check the price for all 15 ways you could send it. 3) Decide if you want insurance before you get to the service window, and know for how much. Don't spent a full minute debating with yourself at the service window if you want $100, or $75, or $125, or $78.50 coverage. 4) Have your method of payment readily available. Don't spend a minute looking for that debit card/cash/coin purse in your 30 gallon purse. And for the Post office. While your website says the cheapest method of delivery....Ground.....takes 2 to 9 business days....your workers say 14 to 21 is the norm........how is that possible? __________________

12-12-2012, 07:24 PM	#2
sissy_ib DIS Veteran Join Date: Feb 2010 Posts: 5,673	This is why I almost always use the self service machine at our post office. __________________

12-12-2012, 07:43 PM	#3
lynxstch Love that Figment! Turkey, Clay, and my favorite all time christmas song..all on the same day..it doesn't get any better! Learned the hard way not to store meltables in the oven Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: MD Posts: 3,668	and thats why I use a Postal Substation at a local pharmacy..never any wait, people willing to help you, and faster service! __________________

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usnuzuloose Loosing Doomed Boo Boo Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Northern Ca Posts: 75,219	I go into Belair or Raleys. I only go to the PO when I need to mail International. __________________ A Carnival cruise.....with a chicken. TR http://www.disboards.com/showthread....54201&posted=1 Justice For Travis

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StephMK DIS Veteran Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: TBD Posts: 4,006	Those reasons and the price of shipping are why I only use Amazon or another store where I can just ship gifts directly to my brother's family. __________________ DD DD DS

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12-12-2012, 10:20 PM	#6
ChristmasElf Will be packing TP in her purse if Sheryl Crow gets her way! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Orlando Posts: 3,697	Or just use FED EX

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12-13-2012, 01:46 AM	#11
afnaechiquita Mouseketeer Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 492	I feel like every post office I go to DOESN'T have tape on the counter I always have to ask to have it taped up when I get to the register. OT but related, does anyone know if you can get a refund on postage paid online? Long story short, DBF ended up purchasing his shipping twice due to operator error (his!) on the online forms. If it was $10-20 it'd be no big deal, but it's $70some, and worth trying to get back. edit n/m n/m, answered my own question! __________________ WDW (off-site) '90 - Caribbean Beach '07 - French Quarter '08 - Riverside '11 - Riverside '12 - Tokyo DisneySea '12 (one-post quick TR here!) - DLR (off-site) '13 Princess Half Marathoner '11 - '12 Last edited by afnaechiquita; 12-13-2012 at 02:01 AM. Reason: see edit

12-13-2012, 01:48 PM	#13
Coonhound Earning My Ears Join Date: Sep 2012 Posts: 33	Everyone at our post office is so rude. It's like the BMV in there. It makes me wonder how they keep their jobs. A smile doesn't cost anything.

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