Some insight into US Mail shipping and how to package items for it, from someone who hauls it.

[Blue Dawn]

22. I cannot thank you enough!

I read every single word and found your information incredibly helpful. I do send a lot of packages to relatives and friends. I always use bubble wrap and Styrofoam peanuts and those awesome little bags filled with air but I don't usually use a bigger box. I will start doing that now. Also, I have never put the zip codes in bold print or on a separate line, so I will start doing that now. (I didn't know the machines read from the bottom up!)

I did assume that writing FRAGILE on a package was probably pretty meaningless since they have to deal with thousands and thousands of packages. I don't see how they possibly could give special attention to certain packages.

I am always fascinated by bshind-the-scene photos and stories about what takes place in businesses, so I really enjoyed your post....and I learned some valuable information.

Again, thanks so very much!!