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December 12, 2012

USPS advises customers on holiday shipping deadlines

INDIANAPOLIS — The United States Postal Service is advising customers to keep track of shipping deadlines to ensure presents arrive in time for the holidays. Mail packages by these dates to get them there by Christmas:

Dec. 10  Priority Mail Military

Dec. 11  Express Mail International

Dec. 14  Parcel Post

Dec. 17  Global Express Guaranteed

Dec. 20  First-Class Mail

Dec. 21  Priority Mail

Dec. 22  Express Mail

USPS also advises customers should double-check addresses, pack delicate items with plenty of cushion and use a sturdy box to ensure contents arrive intact.

 

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