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lifestyle:packages [2017/01/29 03:34] 47.182.89.20 [General Delivery] |
lifestyle:packages [2023/07/14 21:07] frater_secessus [Amazon shipping lockers] |
You can receive packages through your [[lifestyle:mail_forwarding|mail forwarding service]], although this results in paying two shipping fees. | You can receive packages through your [[lifestyle:mail_forwarding|mail forwarding service]], although this results in paying two shipping fees. |
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===== shipping lockers ===== | ===== Amazon shipping lockers ===== |
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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)) | With some restrictions, [[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)) or Hub (a business that will receive them for you). |
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| Leros has built [[https://lockermap.com/|a locker map]] to help find lockers and counters. |
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| Google searches may also be used 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 ===== | ===== ship to store ===== |
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* Walmart((http://help.walmart.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/281/~/picking-up-orders-with-store-pickup)) | * Walmart((http://help.walmart.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/281/~/picking-up-orders-with-store-pickup)) |
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===== General Delivery ===== | ===== USPS General Delivery ===== |
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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)). | 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)). |
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. | 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. |
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| Caveats: |
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| * Call or look online first to see if the PO in question accepts General Delivery. Some places with multiple POs only accept Gen. Delivery at one location. |
| * UPS/FedEx/etc //might// deliver to the USPS if the post office's street address is included. This is highly variable and depends on local relationships between the entities. |
| * tracking may not be complete -- general delivery shipments may show "out for delivery" in the post office's city as the last step until acually picked up. |
| * pick up your package in a timely manner. The PO may have limited space, and some will return packages to the sender before the required holding period expires.((https://vanlivingforum.com/threads/looking-to-repair-or-upgrade-your-van.46479/post-574161)) |
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| ===== 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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| ===== hold for pickup ===== |
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| [[https://www.ups.com/us/en/support/tracking-support/change-delivery-options.page|UPS]] and [[https://www.fedex.com/en-us/shipping/hold-at-location.html|FedEx]] hubs may be able to hold packages for you to pick up (bring ID). |