Grand Opening of Arlington Financial Center Contract Postal Unit

Offers a Wide Range of Postal Service Products and Services at Post Office Prices

Arlington TX — Access to the products and services offered by the U.S. Postal Service just got better for postal customers in the Arlington, Pantego and Dalworthington Gardens area through the recent opening of a Contract Post Office (CPU) located at Arlington Financial Center located inside Chuck’s Grocery at 700 Secretary Dr. Arlington TX 76015.

Join us for the grand opening as we introduce Postal products and services- at Post Office prices-at our new location at Arlington Financial Center this Tuesday January 15, 2008 from 10:00am – 11:00am. We will have refreshments following a ribbon cutting ceremony. Arlington Financial Center officially opened January 7th and is ready to serve your mailing needs.

Located on the corner of Matlock and Secretary Drive the Contract Postal Unit (CPU) within the Chuck’s Grocery offers postal customers an additional option to access postal products and services, and is a Quick, Easy, and Convenient alternative to Arlington Post Office locations for retail transactions.

What’s a CPU? It’s a Post Office located inside a retail establishment and run by the retailer’s employees. These in-store CPUs offer a wide range of U.S. Postal Service products and services at the same prices found in traditional Post Offices. More than 5,000 retailers have taken advantage of this opportunity.

Whether you want to mail a Priority Mail or Express Mail package, send a letter via Certified Mail, or simply purchase postage stamps at regular Post Office prices, the Arlington Financial CPU is ready and able to assist you.

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