USPS kicks off Season of Savings Dec. 2
Skip the Trip When You Ship Online
WHAT:
The U.S. Postal Service will kick off the “Season of Savings” for shipping packages using online services at USPS.com. Santa Claus and his helpers will give live demonstrations in the lobby of how you can skip the trip and save the fuel this Yule by handling all of your shipping needs online rather than coming to the Post Office. Other time-saving ideas and packing tips will be demonstrated. In addition, Santa will collect letters to the North Pole.
WHO:
Santa Claus and his helpers
Postal representatives
WHEN:
Tuesday, December 2, 2008, from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m.
WHERE:
Main Post Office lobby
525 Royal Parkway
Nashville, TN
BACKGROUND:
This holiday season, the U.S. Postal Service is giving you something you can really use. More time. Do all your shipping and more online. Pay postage and print shipping labels. Order Free package pickup online, Free Priority Mail® and Express Mail® boxes and envelopes. Purchase stamps. Design and print holiday cards. Order specialty stamp-related gift products. Create customized postage with your own photo for a personal touch to your holiday greetings.
All at a time and day convenient to you.
Log on to usps.com and step into a Post Office.
You’ll find the best prices—with NO FUEL SURCHARGES, ever. No extra fees for Saturday delivery. Online convenience and value with our Flat-Rate Boxes. A $2 discount for shipping to the military using the Flat-Rate Priority Box. And price savings when you ship online.
And to ensure your packages arrive safely, we’ll be providing the “Top 10 Packaging Tips” for sending gifts to family and friends in the mail.
CONTACT:
Beth Barnett, USPS, 615-885-9394 or 615-351-8488 (temporary cell)
beth.b.barnett@usps.gov
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