Nov. 22, 2021

Albuquerque Post Office Offers Self-Service Kiosks for Mailing

Avoid the crowd with 24/7 access and the ultimate in convenience

What:

A USPS retail representative will demonstrate the Self-Service Kiosk (SSK) at the Steve Schiff Post Office and answer questions about how to save time this holiday season. The representative will demonstrate the SSK, which allows customers to purchase stamps and weigh and mail cards and packages 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

Other questions such as mailing deadlines, ship from home alternatives and packaging tips will also be answered.

Who:

Joseph Sandoval, U.S. Postal Service

When:

Wednesday, November 24, 2021 from 10:00 – 11:00am

Where:

Steve Schiff Post Office
9719 Candelaria Rd NE
Albuquerque, NM, 87111

Background:

“Self-Service Kiosks provide easy access to postal products and services just as ATM kiosks provide easy access to banking services, but without the fees,” said Sandoval.

Beginning the week of Dec. 6, customer traffic is expected to increase, with the week of Dec. 13-18 predicted to be the busiest mailing, shipping and delivery week. Nearly 200 million packages are expected to be delivered during the busiest week.

Sunday package delivery for the peak season begins Nov. 28 in select major markets — with more than 9.7 million packages projected to be delivered each Sunday.

It’s estimated nearly 500,000 consumers will use the Click-N-Ship feature and other online services on Dec. 14 to order free Priority Mail boxes, print shipping labels, purchase postage and even request free next-day Package Pickup.

2021 Holiday Shipping Deadlines

  • Dec. 9 – Overseas Military Mail
  • Dec. 17 – First-Class Mail (greetings cards and letters)
  • Dec. 18 – Priority Mail
  • Dec. 23 – Priority Mail Express

The Postal Service generally receives no tax dollars for operating expenses and relies on the sale of postage, products and services to fund its operations.

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