perrymk
10-17-2012, 07:49
I recognize not everyone feels maildrops are necessary, but for those of us who may choose to use them I would like some information.
I have read that some posts that say they wait days for their maildrop. I read on the USPS web site "Mail addressed to you at General Delivery will be held at the area’s main Post Office™ for up to 30 days." (https://www.usps.com/manage/forward-mail.htm). It would seem to me then that sending a package a week or so in advance would ensure it is there and waiting. Is there a reason not to do this? Are there that many maildrops at post offices that this would pose a major inconvenience to the post office? Are post offices generally OK with maildrops or is there some reluctance? I imagine most postal employees, like employees anywhere, just do their job and go home at the end of the day. Can Priority Mail be sent to general delivery using the online click-n-ship?
Thanks for any info, especially experiences.
I have read that some posts that say they wait days for their maildrop. I read on the USPS web site "Mail addressed to you at General Delivery will be held at the area’s main Post Office™ for up to 30 days." (https://www.usps.com/manage/forward-mail.htm). It would seem to me then that sending a package a week or so in advance would ensure it is there and waiting. Is there a reason not to do this? Are there that many maildrops at post offices that this would pose a major inconvenience to the post office? Are post offices generally OK with maildrops or is there some reluctance? I imagine most postal employees, like employees anywhere, just do their job and go home at the end of the day. Can Priority Mail be sent to general delivery using the online click-n-ship?
Thanks for any info, especially experiences.