BRONX, NY — The New York District of the U.S. Postal Service today announced that they will make Alliance Distributers, a Bronx based company that ships video games, video game hardware, and accessories nationwide a Priority when it comes to shipping. Since Alliance Distributors prides itself on “shipping that is out of this world” their recent switch to the U.S. Postal Service as their shipper of choice ensures fast, timely delivery of their products any where in the world while enjoying free Priority Mail Boxes and Supplies and free Package Pick-Up, saving them time and money.
Alliance Distributors learned about the cost saving shipping solutions offered from the Postal Service by their very own Parkchester Station, Letter Carrier, Albert Gonzalez. While delivering the mail, Gonzalez used his Carrier Connection to Alliance to mention the numerous shipping solutions the Postal Service has to offer. Gonzalez then introduced them to Shipping Solutions Specialist, Elisa Williams, who was eager to tell them more.
Williams met with Alliance Distributors employee, Byron Grob to discuss the shipment of their video games and accessories. She demonstrated to Grob, and 3 company Executives, including, Jay Gelman, Alliance’s CEO how the USPS could save them time and money with their deliveries by reducing shipping costs using Priority Mail. For smaller parcels weighing less than 13 ounces Williams suggested the Postal Service’s tried and true product, First-Class Mail.
Now a Priority and First-Class Mail convert, Alliance Distributor’s CEO, Jay Gelman remarked, “We are happy our Letter Carrier took the time to let us know about how the Postal Service could save us time and money. Besides the free pick-up and free Priority Mail packaging, another bonus is the boxes are eco-friendly.” Gelman continued; “We moved to the Bronx approximately 3 years ago. We have always been impressed with the level of service provided by our local post office. This is just another example of how they have worked to partner with us to make our business more efficient.”
Bronx Postmaster, Aracelis Osorio is thrilled to assist Alliance Distributors meet their shipping needs adding “We are your local shipping experts and business customers who ship small dense, space-efficient packages can receive a financial incentive through a new, tiered pricing option. This encourages greener, more efficient shipping and is one more way the Postal Service is eco friendly.”
Business customer’s in the Bronx and Manhattan interested in learning more about the Postal Service’s shipping solutions should call Ines Hernandez, Manager, Shipping & Mail Solutions for the New York area at (212) 330-5053 or ask their Letter Carrier for more information about the Carrier Connect program.
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