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--- lifestyle:packages [2017/01/29 03:34]
47.182.89.20 [General Delivery]
+++ lifestyle:packages [2020/03/20 20:33]
frater_secessus [USPS General Delivery]
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 [[http://amzn.to/2kGs1zp|Amazon]] will ship to [[http://amzn.to/2jDXmB0|an Amazon locker]].((http://www.cheaprvliving.com/forums/Thread-shipping-address?pid=259146#pid259146))
+It may be easier to use google searches to find Amazon lockers.  See sticky-bit's post [[https://www.reddit.com/r/vandwellers/comments/b8zrc9/google_maps_is_a_better_interface_for_the_nomad/reddit|google maps is a better interface for the nomad]] reddit post.
 ===== ship to store =====
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   * Walmart((http://help.walmart.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/281/~/picking-up-orders-with-store-pickup))
-===== General Delivery =====
+===== USPS General Delivery =====
 If the local Post Office agrees (ask the postmaster first), you may be able to send your package there as General Delivery.  USPS offers GD as a service to transients.((https://about.usps.com/postal-bulletin/2013/pb22375/html/updt_006.htm)).
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 with the -9999 suffix indicating General Delivery.((http://www.truckcampermagazine.com/camper-lifestyle/sending-receiving-mail-road))   Be sure to ask if the postmaster has any special address or other instructions.
+Caveats:
+  * UPS/FedEx/etc //may// deliver to the USPS if the post office's street address is included.  This is highly variable.
+  * tracking may not be complete -- general delivery shipments may show "out for delivery" in the post office's city as the last step.
+===== local mail services =====
+Local services like UPS stores may accept packages for a fee.((http://www.cheaprvliving.com/forums/Thread-shipping-address?pid=259088#pid259088))

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