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Xelindrya
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Stupid Question.. How to mail a gift
I don't normally mail stuff. Usually I buy it online and have it shipped.
But Im trying to mail my dad a framed picture of my daughter. Its about 13 inches wide and almost 17inches long.
I called FedEx near me to see if they offer services to mail out oddly shaped items just to ya know.. see...
I got total attitude back.. "Do we mail things, odd shape or whatever? did you just ask me that?" When I quietly said yes she got huffy "This is FedEx isn't it?" 
I hung up ... I know some of you will say I over reacted or whatever.. I don't care much, this ****** me off.
So I'm looking for alternatives to this FedEX.
Can USPS just box it for me? Do they carry boxes other than the ones they sell up front? Who else mails out stuff?
Thanks!
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Posted 12/4/08 2:51 PM  |
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ave1024
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Re: Stupid Question.. How to mail a gift
UPS can pack and ship it. You will pay a packing fee based on it's dimensions.
Go to a UPS store with the frame and they can give you a quote.
Message edited 12/4/2008 2:52:46 PM.
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| Posted 12/4/08 2:52 PM |
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Christine
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Re: Stupid Question.. How to mail a gift
UPS offers a packing service.
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| Posted 12/4/08 2:53 PM |
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2BEANS
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Re: Stupid Question.. How to mail a gift
I just go to the post office and they sell boxes and stuff you can put in box to prevent it from braking.. and then I just shipped through them. The mail person behind the coutner always seem more than helpful.
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| Posted 12/4/08 2:55 PM |
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tourist
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Re: Stupid Question.. How to mail a gift
You can pack it yourself & go to the post office, or you can go to a pack & ship place & they will probably ship it UPS. They will charge extra, but it is very convient. I mailed my wedding favors out that way to a few relatives that couldn't make it & they were glass bowls.
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| Posted 12/4/08 2:56 PM |
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Xelindrya
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Re: Stupid Question.. How to mail a gift
Thanks!!!
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| Posted 12/4/08 2:58 PM |
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Tulips915
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Re: Stupid Question.. How to mail a gift
UPS store will be the easiest for you. They pack it and ship it.
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| Posted 12/4/08 3:04 PM |
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Kara
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Re: Stupid Question.. How to mail a gift
Just take it to UPS. They will pack and ship it for you.
I wouldn't give my business to a place with such bad customer service either. 
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| Posted 12/4/08 3:26 PM |
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Re: Stupid Question.. How to mail a gift
UPS can pack it but you will pay through the nose. Probably $8 to ship and another $8 for packing materials. If you can pack it yourself, then they can just send it out for you and you just pay the shipping fee.
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| Posted 12/4/08 3:32 PM |
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MrsB-07
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Re: Stupid Question.. How to mail a gift
I just go to the post office. I buy the packaging there and then mail it out. I think they would have packaging for a frame.. they usually will have bubble wrap too, to protect from damage.
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| Posted 12/4/08 4:45 PM |
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Re: Stupid Question.. How to mail a gift
i would just take it to the post office... fast, easy, and cheap!
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| Posted 12/4/08 4:52 PM |
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EckoRed81504
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Re: Stupid Question.. How to mail a gift
anywhere you go you pay based on the dimensions
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| Posted 12/4/08 4:55 PM |
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JessInCA
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Re: Stupid Question.. How to mail a gift
Posted by Kara
Just take it to UPS. They will pack and ship it for you.
I wouldn't give my business to a place with such bad customer service either.
Agreed on all counts!
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| Posted 12/4/08 5:03 PM |
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MrsPJB2007
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Re: Stupid Question.. How to mail a gift
definitely go with UPS -- with the post office--it might be cheaper but if something happens to the package you're much more SOL -- and the tracking with UPS is easier and included vs. paying extra to "track" the package with the post office.
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| Posted 12/4/08 5:03 PM |
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