- 1). Weigh the benefits of each service you have access to.
- 2). Consider the Postal Service's Express Mail, which offers guaranteed delivery to most addresses every day, even weekends and holidays. The rate is the same for everything up to 2 lbs. (Limit 70 lbs.)
- 3). Drop your package at the post office by 5 p.m. for delivery by 3 p.m. the next day.
- 4). Look at UPS Next Day Air Saver for a delivery within the United States. This service guarantees delivery by 3 or 4 p.m., depending on destination. UPS insures every package for $100, and additional coverage is available up to $50,000. (Limit 150 lbs.)
- 5). Check out FedEx Standard Overnight for 4:30 p.m. next-day delivery in the United States, Monday through Friday. (Limit 150 lbs.) Note that this service is not available to or from Hawaii.
- 6). Print the complete address on the box in large letters. Make sure the label doesn't run over a seam or closure.
- 7). Put an address label inside the box as well, in case the original label is lost or damaged.
- 8). Provide the post office box number or apartment number if applicable. Remember that UPS and FedEx will not deliver to a post office box.
- 9). Put a return address on the top left-hand corner of the box. Include your name, phone number and complete return address, including the ZIP code.
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