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Shipping Tips for Grandparents Who Have Grandkids Living Very Far Away

February 28, 2023 by admin

“I have four grandchildren,” Donna said. “Three live here in Boston, but my youngest granddaughter lives in Southern California. It’s important to me that I maintain a strong and meaningful bond with her, even though I don’t get to see her in person that often. That means shipping lots of packages – and unfortunately, I’ve learned a lot of expensive lessons.”

Learn From Experience: Don’t Use Old Amazon Boxes To Ship Gifts

“So I was sending some pajamas, and a few books, and some other little treats to my granddaughter,” Donna said. “And so I needed a box. Well, big deal, I have Amazon boxes just like everyone else. So I used one to pack everything up and popped it in the mail.”

“A few days later, my daughter sent me a text. The Post Office had delivered the package – but because the Amazon box basically collapsed when a heavy box was put on top of it, they’d had to take the contents of my box out and deliver everything in a plastic bag. A few of the smaller items I’d put in there didn’t make it – I was so disappointed!”

“So the lesson is, especially when you’re shipping coast to coast from Boston, don’t recycle. Get a new shipping box and use that. It’s a couple of dollars to know that the box will stay together and protect the gifts you’re sending.”

Another Valuable Lesson: Get Delivery Confirmation

“I started working with the local pack and ship service after two deliveries in a row didn’t make it to my granddaughter. I was pretty upset about it. When I explained the situation, they made sure my next package went with all of the tracking options in place, and a signature required for delivery.” Donna shrugged. “Honestly, I just stop at the shipping store every Monday and send the package out. It’s a easy simple way to stay connected.”

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