The UPS Store in Audubon, PA, the local source for shipping and printing services, is helping customers prepare for the holiday season. Whether people need assistance with packing, shipping, or printing, the team of experts empowers customers to make the holidays festive and special.
Holiday Printing Services
Sending out greeting cards is one of the most beloved holiday traditions. The UPS Store in Audubon, PA, helps people create unique and beautiful customized cards that spark joy when received by friends and family members. The store provides a wide variety of cardstock and finishing options as well as double-sided and color printing. Customers can also schedule an appointment to receive a print consultation with a UPS Store associate.
Other holiday printing services include:
- Updating passport photos for when we are able to travel
- Custom calendars that make for great gifts
- Marketing materials to help small businesses advertise holiday sales and events
- Custom letterhead and envelopes for keeping in touch with family
Holiday Shipping Services
Shipping packages is a key part of the holiday season, especially with current COVID-19 concerns. While families may not be able to gather in person this year, they can still send out gifts and holiday cheer to each other with the help of The UPS Store.
While some may have concerns about COVID-19 and shipping, the spread of the virus by mail is unlikely. According to the CDC, “Although the virus can survive for a short period on some surfaces, it is unlikely to be spread from domestic or international mail, products or packaging.” The CDC also offers the following safety protocol: “After collecting mail from a post office or home mailbox, wash your hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds or use a hand sanitizer with at least 60% alcohol.”
If people want to make sure that their packages arrive at the recipient’s house in time for the holidays, they should be aware of the UPS shipping deadlines. In general, people can rely on the shipping deadlines listed below; however, it is recommended that The UPS Store in Audubon, PA, be contacted for more information.
- UPS® Ground shipping deadline: December 15
- UPS 3 Day Select® shipping deadline: December 21
- UPS 2nd Day Air® shipping deadline: December 22
- UPS Next Day Air® shipping deadline: December 23
The UPS Store in Audubon, PA, is closed on December 25, which is Christmas Day.
The customer can track the progress of a shipment online via the package tracking feature on the website of The UPS Store in Audubon, PA. This service relies on the package’s tracking number and is available 24/7. Email notifications can also be provided upon request.
Holiday Packing Services
Properly packing a parcel is essential to ensure that the gift reaches the recipient safely. The UPS Store in Audubon, PA, provides the materials to help people pack their items securely and also offers professional packing services.
Customers can choose from a variety of shipping materials at The UPS Store in Audubon, PA. Packing supplies offered include envelopes, tape, bubble cushioning, foam wrap, stretch wrap, poly bags, markers, retention packaging, more than twenty standard box sizes, and custom shipping boxes. The Certified Packing Experts are also available to provide professional advice for DIY packing.
If people do not want to navigate the packing process on their own, they can rely on The UPS Store’s expert packing services, as well as the Pack & Ship Guarantee. Whether a gift fits in a standard shipping box or is a large or unusually shaped item, the team at The UPS Store in Audubon, PA, makes sure that the package is packed for optimal safety and durability. Advanced packing techniques are utilized, including suspension, double box, and block and race.
The UPS Store Pack & Ship Guarantee gives the package sender extra peace of mind. If customers have the Certified Packing Experts pack and ship their items with new materials purchased from the store, they can take advantage of the Pack & Ship Guarantee, which reimburses the packing costs, shipping costs, and the value of the item if the package is lost or the contents damaged.
To learn more about printing, packing, and shipping services in Audubon, PA, contact The UPS Store in Audubon, PA, by phone at (610) 650-8114 or email the store at store2447@theupsstore.com.
