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    Default general delivery

    So what's the right to address a general delivery package?

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    If you dig into the .gov info you'll find they ask you to use the -9999 suffix for the zip code, but it really is as simple as Walkintom says.

    http://pe.usps.gov/text/pub28/28c2_033.htm#ep526547

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    Remember that po will hold general delivery mail up to 30 days, but dont always hold general delivery packages very long. Always good to add an expected pickup date . POs in very high use areas have returned hikers packages after as little as 7 days.

    Always call each PO and get specific instructions from them if you want to insure it goes smoothly.

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    In addition, mark on the package, "Hold for AT (thru) hiker". Trail PO's are usually very accommodating.
    "That's the thing about possum innards - they's just as good the second day." - Jed Clampett

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    May want to add "PLEASE" in front of any requests. May hit the right person at the right time to add some extra time to the request.
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