{"id":166,"date":"2021-12-18T11:46:13","date_gmt":"2021-12-18T11:46:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/packagepatrols.com\/?p=166"},"modified":"2022-08-23T08:42:11","modified_gmt":"2022-08-23T08:42:11","slug":"can-you-send-a-parcel-without-going-to-the-post-office","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/packagepatrols.com\/index.php\/delivery\/can-you-send-a-parcel-without-going-to-the-post-office\/","title":{"rendered":"Can You Send A Parcel Without Going To The Post Office?"},"content":{"rendered":"
Have you ever felt frustrated by having to go to the post office to drop off a package, despite the fact that the mail carrier goes past your house every day? It seems like there should be a better solution, especially if you buy labels online.<\/p>\n
You can send a parcel without going to the post office if you schedule for a USPS\/FedEx\/Royal Mail\/UPS mail carrier to pick it up from your home. This can be done on your preferred carrier website. You will need to pack and weigh your package, purchase your label online and print it yourself, and then tell the worker where you have put the package. <\/strong><\/p>\n Today we will tell you how you can arrange a home pickup for your parcel, which is particularly important in times of pandemic so you can avoid unnecessary risks of going to the post office in person.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n As long as you are using one of the services that are eligible for pickup, you don\u2019t have to go to the post office, no.<\/strong><\/p>\n Many couriers, including USPS, will collect parcels from your home if you request this. You will have to let them know that you want a package collecting, however, or it will not be picked up.<\/strong><\/p>\n This is true even if you put the package in your mailbox. Your mail carrier will not take it out unless they have been instructed to do so, so don\u2019t simply leave it there.<\/p>\n If you would rather not go to the post office, arranging a pickup is the best option, but be aware that you will need to purchase your label online and print it yourself.<\/p>\n If you have access to the internet and a printer, you can mail packages from home, yes. To do this, you will need to pack, weigh, and select the correct shipping option on the USPS website yourself, without the guidance of the shipping clerk.<\/strong><\/p>\n This can be challenging at first, but once you have got the hang of it, you should find it straightforward to repeat.<\/p>\n You will also need to have a safe, dry spot where you can leave the package. If it will fit in your mailbox, this is often a good solution. If not, consider an unlocked porch or sheltered step. Your carrier must be able to access it easily.<\/p>\n You don\u2019t only have to use USPS if you want a package to be picked up. Other companies offer this service too, such as FedEx and UPS.<\/strong><\/p>\n It\u2019s a good idea to compare shipping rates and see which company offers the cheapest option so you don\u2019t end up paying over the odds for your mail to be sent.<\/p>\n To send a package with USPS, follow the steps below:<\/strong><\/p>\n To send a package with UPS:<\/strong><\/p>\n Note that UPS charges $2+ for the service.<\/p>\n To send a package with FedEx:<\/strong><\/p>\n To send a parcel via Royal Mail:<\/strong><\/p>\n Note that you can call these companies if you would prefer to schedule a pickup over the phone, but this does prevent you from viewing the shipping options while you create your order.<\/p>\n One of the challenges of shipping from home is that you have to determine for yourself which label is the right one. If you don\u2019t know how much your package weighs, this is problematic.<\/p>\n Most people usually just take their packages to the post office and allow the clerk to weigh and price them, but if you want to schedule a pickup, you will have to do this part yourself.<\/p>\n The easiest way is to use either your kitchen scales or your bathroom scales to weigh the parcel. Luggage scales will also work if you have them.<\/p>\n Use your bathroom scales or luggage scales for heavy items, as kitchen scales are often limited.<\/p>\n Simply place your scales on a flat surface and check that they are on 0 when you turn them on. Next, put the fully packaged parcel on them and check the weight.<\/p>\n If your item is too heavy for the kitchen scale yet too light for the bathroom scale to detect, you can step on your bathroom scale as usual holding the package and write down the numbers you see.<\/p>\n Then weigh yourself without the package. Subtract the numbers. Now you know how much your parcel weighs.<\/p>\n Do not weigh an unpacked item, as the packaging can be surprisingly heavy, so you won\u2019t get an accurate reading.<\/p>\n Check how much your parcel weighs, and then use this to determine what sort of shipping you need to purchase. You may find that it helps to use an online shipping calculator to get the best deal.<\/p>\n Shipping packages from home make mailing a breeze, but it can take a bit of work to get it all figured out. Make sure you leave yourself enough time to schedule a package pickup and don\u2019t expect them to turn up instantly.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Have you ever felt frustrated by having to go to the post office to drop off a package, despite the fact that the mail carrier goes past your house every day? It seems like there should be a better solution, especially if you buy labels online. 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Can I Mail Packages From Home?<\/strong><\/h2>\n
Which Mail Companies Allow You To Mail From Home?<\/strong><\/h2>\n
How Do I Send A Parcel From Home?<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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How Can I Weigh My Package At Home?<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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