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Life in the USA Public Services I Letters and Packages
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Pack and Ship Services
Packing, shipping and mailbox services are very handy for someone new to the United States. They can send a package for you the best way and do all the wrapping and paperwork. Expect to pay about a 50% premium for this service over U.P.S. or the post office, but you'll save the time of waiting in line. They can also send a fax for you, or make a quick photo-copy for you. Many of them rent mailboxes and allow you to use their address as your own (though expect to pay a few hundred dollars a year for the mailbox, as opposed to about $50.00 at the U.S. post office). You'll be able to receive U.P.S. and express service deliveries at your box here, which you cannot do at the post office. This is very handy if you want to establish yourself in the country but haven't settled into a permanent apartment or home. For a small fee these establishments will forward your mail to wherever you happen to move--or to another mailbox service. They exist to give you service and at certain times are worth the extra cost. Next Section: Telex and Telegraph Public Services I: Chapter Home
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