This story was updated Dec. 14 at the request of the U.S. Postal Service
Some pajama-clad customers will score a great deal on Wednesday, December 15 at two local Post Offices. The Postal Service will have a holiday DVD and CD prize packet for the first five customers show up at designated Post Offices between 9:00 and noon, dressed in their pajamas. “We’re having some fun,” said Shannon LaBruyere, spokesperson for the USPS Southeast MI District. “Showing up in your pajamas is one way to get a great deal, but even customers who prefer to stay home in their PJs can get a deal on mailing their packages.” Customers using Click N Ship at usps.com get a discount for mailing online plus free tracking and delivery confirmation.”
Postal representatives in their pajamas will be in the lobby of the following offices from 9am – 12pm Wednesday, December 15 to demonstrate just how easy and convenient mailing from the comforts of home can be by using your home computer.
Flint Southwest Branch 2500 S LINDEN RD
Lapeer Post Office 567 W NEPESSING ST
After shopping all day, a growing number of consumers are mailing online. By visiting the Post Office that never closes - www.usps.com - customers can calculate postage, find ZIP Codes or put mail on hold if going on vacation. They can also purchase stamps, track and confirm mailings, or even design, purchase and mail personalized holiday greeting cards. For free, they can even schedule to have their items picked up from their homes for mailing.
To ship online with Click-N-Ship, customers can create and print mailing labels - with or without postage - and pay via credit card. All you need is a computer, printer and Internet connection to print out labels. Customer can leave packages for carriers to pick up and deliver or schedule a personal pick up.
"It's a clear winner for the holiday season," LaBruyere said. "The easy-to-use online shipping service allows customers to create their own hours of postal operation and conduct their mailing needs without leaving their homes or offices. Whether it’s midday or midnight, the Post Office is there for you.”
