The UPS Store Offers Holiday Shipping, Air Travel Tips

19.11.08 - 22:19 ... source : UPS

... Press Release Certified Packing Experts Make a "Pack & Ship" Promise SAN DIEGO, Nov. 19, 2008 - Whether you're traveling for the holidays or celebrating in the comfort of your home, the packing and shipping pros at The UPS Store® can help you enjoy the season with less stress and more joy. Packing tips video The UPS Store franchisee Les Beare, who has 20 years of holiday shipping experience under his Santa belt, offers holiday shippers the following tips: Always use a new box specifically designed for shipping. The more times a box is used, the more it loses its strength and protective quality. Plus, leftover shipping labels can create confusion about your package's destination. Don't underestimate the amount of internal packaging necessary to protect items. Wrap each item in bubble cushioning surrounded by at least two inches of packaging peanuts. Old clothes, crumpled newspaper and popcorn don't offer p ...» Next (HTML)