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how to ship skis and snowboards
How to Ship Skis and Snowboards
When sending skis and snowboards, using a cardboard box designed to fit your items and choosing the carrier with the most affordable rates is critical. Learn how to ship skis and snowboards!
sign for a package
Why Do I Have to Sign for a Package? A Guide to Signature Requirements & Delivery Requirements
You may have to sign for a package when receiving items like alcohol or firearms, or if the shipper bought Signature Confirmation service as extra proof of delivery. Learn more about signing for packages!
how to ship a lamp
How to Ship a Lamp: A Complete Guide to Packing & Sending Lamps
The key to shipping lamps is to use plenty of protective packing material while also keeping your shipment as compact as possible. Learn more about how to package and send lamps!
ship signs
How to Package and Ship Signs
Shipping signs requires special cardboard packaging that may incur surcharges, depending on the type of carrier you use and the size of your sign. Learn more about packing and sending signs!
how to ship posters
How to Ship Posters
The best way to ship posters is by rolling them into a tube and taking advantage of discounts with online shipping software, which can help you offset surcharges that USPS now imposes on mailing tubes of a certain length.
how to ship baby formula
How to Ship Baby Formula: A Complete Guide to Sending & Packaging Formula
When shipping baby formula, you should always use a box instead of an envelope, and opt for a speedy service such as Priority Mail or Priority Mail Express. Read more about packaging and sending formula!
How to Use an Amazon Locker
How to Use an Amazon Locker
An Amazon hub locker is a great place to have your Amazon packages shipped to at no extra cost, and also gives your parcels an added layer of security. Read more about how to use an Amazon locker!
how to ship drums
How to Ship a Drum Set
Drum sets are expensive to ship, since each piece of a kit requires its own packaging and shipping label. Read more about packing and shipping drums!
how to ship vinyl records
How to Ship Vinyl Records: A Complete Guide to Shipping Records
Shipping vinyl records correctly comes down to using enough packing material to protect them, and using the cheapest possible service available: USPS Media Mail. Learn more about how to ship records!
how to ship dry ice with UPS
How to Ship Dry Ice with UPS: A Complete Guide to Sending Dry Ice Shipments with UPS
UPS allows you to ship dry ice both within the United States and overseas, though they impose different sets of regulations you'll need to follow than other carriers. Learn more about sending dry ice with UPS!
USPS Package Says It Was Delivered But It's Not Here
USPS Package Says It Was Delivered But It’s Not Here: Where is My Package & What Can I Do About a Missing Package?
Missing USPS packages marked as "Delivered" can potentially be located by checking neighbors' porches and any common areas, contacting USPS, or filing an insurance claim (if applicable). Learn more about locating missing packages!
how to send a letter
How to Send a Letter
Mailing a letter with the Postal Service requires specific address formatting and the proper amount of postage. Learn more about how to send a letter!