Some things to take note of as you mail packages
A few things to take note of as you mail packages …
No duct tape
As you tape up your outgoing packages being shipped by UPS, U.S. Mail or any other shipping carrier, do not use duct tape of any color. The drivers will refuse to take the package. This was originally a result of security following Sept. 11, 2001. Some carriers are again refusing to take packages with duct tape. Please just use clear packing tape for your outgoing packages.
Fragile packages
If you want “Special Handling for your Fragile package,†the package must be identified with a “Special Handling – Fragile†sticker that we have at mail services. These stickers are provided by the post office, and each sticker costs $10.35, in addition to the shipping costs of the package. For U.S. Mail packages, writing “Fragile†on the package does no good. The carriers do not handle these packages separately.
Shipping original art
If you want special handling of your ‘Original Art Work†you must purchase a $10.35 Fragile sticker at mail services for shipping by U.S. Mail. You still need your package packed securely to prevent damage. The only insurance that would be paid for “original art†would be based on an official appraised value of the piece of art by someone who is licensed to do this.
If you have questions, please email Linda Sartwell at lsartwel@georgefox.edu.