[pct-l] post service

[dsaufley]

In my experience holding packages for hikers here at Hiker Heaven, I would
advise to NEVER, EVER, EVER send a box you'll need parcel post. The post
office admits leaving parcel post boxes on the dock until they have room on
the truck or, seemingly, the inclination to mail them. I've seen parcel post
boxes take 30 days or more to arrive, on numerous occasions. It's a huge
frustration for the hikers involved. Use parcel post for stuff you mail
home, where there's no need of it arriving in a timely manner.  

If you're using USPS, stick with Priority and flat rate when you need it to
be there when you arrive. It has the added benefit of free forwarding if
unopened, which comes in very handy.  Often and quite surprisingly, it
doesn't cost much more than parcel post in many cases.

L-Rod

-----Original Message-----
From: pct-l-bounces at backcountry.net [mailto:pct-l-bounces at backcountry.net]
On Behalf Of Abigail Wilson
Sent: Tuesday, October 20, 2009 8:13 PM
To: pct-l at backcountry.net
Subject: [pct-l] post service

Just a short, general note on mailing - remember that you can send packages
by parcel post if their arrival isn't pressing (It normally takes 5 to 12
days, I think).  And the post office now has those flat-rate boxes in three
sizes which can be sent Priority for cheaper than you would expect!  When
you have heavier but compact stuff to send, try one of those.
Abi
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