The Ship Shop

I needed to send an overseas package for a friend. I took in a variety of items to be re-​packaged into one larger box. I expected to pay for them re-​package the items, but expected that the shipping fees would be the same wherever I went.
I was surprised at how expensive the package ended up being. I didn’t get a breakdown of the fees so when I got home I went to the USPS site so I could figure out the itemized charges for my friend.
I was shocked to see that the USPS site showed the charges at about $ 100 less. The difference was about $ 40 over in shipping and $ 60 over on insurance.
So I called and asked him why there was a $ 100 difference in the charges. He gave me a very hard time and accused me of not supporting small businesses. On the phone he made a big deal out of the fact that he wasn’t sure he would be able to refund the cost — and that the over cost was my fault because I was the one who wanted the insurance. I told him I was coming right back up to get the package because I was uncomfortable with the transaction. Thankfully, I had enough time to go back immediately and get my package before USPS came. He refunded my original transaction ($ 270 for a 49 lb package) and then charged me $ 42 for packing the 20 inch square box.
I then took the package to my neighborhood SMALL BUSINESS postal shop — and paid what I should have been charged for shipping to begin with.

I used to live very close to this place a few years ago and I just used them all the time. When I moved, I tried shipping from other places but it just wasn’t the same, so not I just drive a little extra to ship here! The staff is friendly, knowledgeable, and helpful at getting my the best deal for my package.

My work (a small business) uses the ship shop as our mailing address so I go here everyday to pick up the mail and send things out. It is a nicely run family business and they all are very helpful and friendly with their customers.
If you are waiting in line to mail a package during the busy times there is plenty to look at — the store is also a gift shop and they sell a wide variety of gifts and knick-​knacks.

I stop in here because it’s on my way between home and my child’s school and sometimes I need stamps or some kind of special postage. I’ve never had copies or printing or shipping or packing done here and I don’t rent a mailbox — so I can’t speak to that aspect.
I can say that the women (that’s all I’ve ever seen) who work here seem to be pleasant and know what they’re doing. I’m in and out — and that’s about all I want from a postal place. Most of the store’s footprint is taken up with little knick-​knacks and other bric-​à-​brac from local sellers and the like. I don’t know who buys that stuff, but someone must because it takes up a ton of space.
Anyway, if you just want your mail to get there and not be hassled, this is a good spot.

The Ship Shop is a such a great option for your stationery and shipping needs.
They have so much available here and although they might have their usual mark up for services and products they still remain reasonably priced for most of their items.
Heck you can even buy keys and duplicate your own if you need to.
I’ve used them for faxing (because let’s face it… most printers these days don’t have a faxing option on them) and the whole staff was just so incredibly warm and inviting.
I also love the ample amount of parking that is available in this Strip Mall lot.
Got a couple of things to do? There is a Dollar Tree and a Discount Grocery Store located in the same lot… location location location.
I highly recommend coming here for whatever needs you may have that would normally be at like a UPS Store.