Kiosks print on-demand Rudolph postage and dispense Winter Fun sheets of 18 stamps
SAN DIEGO, CA — Post Offices will be closed on Thursday, Nov. 27 for Thanksgiving. Mail delivery is limited to Priority Express Mail so that U.S. Postal Service employees can share the holiday with family and friends.
But some Postal Service products and services are still available at 2,845 locations nationwide through Self Service Kiosks. (See list of San Diego locations below) Most are available 24 hours each day, including holidays.
Post Offices resume full service on Friday, Nov. 28. But for consumers looking for one less line on Black Friday, USPS Self Service Kiosks provide quick access to Postal Service products and services just as ATMs provide for banking customers. There is no extra fee.
The Self Service Kiosks enable customers to weigh and mail letters and parcels, as well as purchase stamps using credit and debit cards. The kiosks also dispense postage in any amount for Priority Express Mail, Priority Mail, First-Class and Standard Post services. They also provide mailing information such as ZIP Code Lookup and accept Post Office Box renewals.
The Self Service Kiosks have been stocked with two holiday-themed stamps for the 2014 season: Consumers can purchase sheets of 18 stamps featuring the colorful Winter Fun stamps. Or, consumers can print individual stamps on demand featuring the iconic Rudolph The Red Nosed Reindeer, celebrating the 50th year of the popular holiday television special.
Postal Service kiosks are popular and also deliver a Spanish-language option. According to Postal Facts 2014, sales of USPS postage and services at kiosks are part of the overall $7.6 billion suite of “expanded access” opportunities available to consumers, which also includes Stamps To Go offered at retailers and online postage sales.
Consumers can find the nearest USPS Self Service Kiosk using the Find Locations tool at www.usps.com or, like Santa Claus, they can check the list below.
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Rancho Penasquitos Station |
9245 Twin Trails Dr. |
San Diego CA 92129 |
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Mira Mesa Station |
9051 Mira Mesa Blvd. |
San Diego CA 92126 |
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Rancho Bernardo Postal Store |
16767 Bernardo Center Dr. |
San Diego CA 92128 |
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Carmel Mtn. Ranch Postal Store |
11251 Rancho Carmel Dr. |
San Diego CA 92128 |
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La Mesa- Spring Valley Post Office |
10174 Austin Dr. |
Spring Valley Ca 91977 |
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Santee Post Office |
9518 Mission Gorge Rd. |
Santee CA 92071 |
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Chula Vista Post Office |
750 3rd Ave. |
Chula Vista CA 91910 |
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El Cajon Post Office |
401 W. Lexington Ave. |
El Cajon CA 92020 |
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La Mesa Retail Unit |
8064 Allison Ave |
La Mesa CA 91942 |
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Carlsbad La Costa Postal Store |
1700 Aviara Parkway |
Carlsbad CA 92011 |
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Encinitas Post Office |
1150 Garden View Rd. |
Encinitas CA 92024 |
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Oceanside Main Post Office |
1895 Avenida Del Oro |
Oceanside CA 92056 |
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Escondido Post Office |
1157 W. Mission Ave. |
Escondido CA 92025 |
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Carlsbad Main Post Office |
2772 Roosevelt St. |
Carlsbad CA 92008 |
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Vista Post Office |
960 Vista Way |
Vista CA 92083 |
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San Marcos Post Office |
420 N Twin Oaks Valley Rd |
San Marcos CA 92069 |
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Ramona Post Office |
1444 Main St. |
Ramona CA 92065 |
EDITOR’S NOTE: 30-second YouTube.com video shows how to use the kiosk
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