Items that

are unusual in shape or that have sharp edges should be wrapped with a

minimum of two inches of cushioning material, so that no one can be harmed

or other items damaged.

Fill the box

on all sides with a minimum of two inches of cushioning material, such

as air-filled wrapping, polystyrene +IBw-peanuts,+IB0 corrugated dividers,

or styrofoam.

If you open

an item before shipping, be sure to repack it exactly the way it was originally

packed.

Electronic

equipment should be shipped in its original packaging, surrounded by additional

cushioning materials and placed inside a larger box.

If the original

packaging is not available, use special non-static packing materials available

at MBE.

Secure each

seam of your container with heavy-duty, pressure-sensitive plastic or

nylon-reinforced tape on both the top and bottom sides. Do not use masking

tape, cellophane tape, or string.

Do not wrap

the exterior box with gift wrap or kraft paper.

Label properly.

The mailing label must contain the sender's address as well as the recipient's

complete name and address, with the ZIP code.

If necessary,

include the business name, apartment or floor number. Pay extra attention

to ensure all the information is correct. Avoid using words such as "jeweler"that

would indicate a valuable shipment.

Include a second

mailing label inside the package indicating the recipient's and sender's

addresses in the event that the exterior labels are damaged during the

shipping process.

Include the

recipient's and sender's telephone numbers on the inside label as well.

It is a good

idea to call the package recipient ahead of time, so that he/she knows

to expect a package.

Fragile items

should be sent via air service to minimize transit time and reduce the

possibility of damage.

Customers concerned

about properly packaging their holiday gifts can bring them into any MBE

location to have them packed by trained and experienced professionals.

Additionally, MBE can help lighten the load for holiday travelers by shipping

holiday gifts and luggage to their destinations.

"We anticipate

the week of December 16 will be very busy," said Paresh Master.

"To avoid

the holiday rush, plan to ship early, although we can accept packages

as late as Monday, December 23, for delivery on Tuesday,December 24."

For added convenience,

the MBE located at Kedron Kroger Shopping Center is offering extended

holiday hours. Special hours of operation are: Mon-Fri 9 a.m. -7 p.m.,

Sat.-10 a.m. -5 pm and Sun.-noon -4 p.m.

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