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United Parcel Service (UPS) Shipments

The Bookstore currently has a contract with the United Parcel Service for daily pick-up. We make this service available to all departments, faculty and staff throughout the year. Since the Bookstore cannot provide staff time to box your packages, please bring them ready to ship and pay special attention to the following requirements and restrictions:

  1. The label will reflect the Bookstore as the return address, since we will handle any problems and claims.

  2. UPS will not accept any packages with wrapping paper on the outside. They require sturdy cartons. Mark out any old labels and addresses if recycling a box.

  3. Please use package sealing tape (not masking tape, duct tape, or Scotch tape which come loose in cold weather). Also avoid using string; it gets caught in their machinery.

  4. No package should be over 70 pounds or 130 inches in length and girth combined. Minimum charge for a package measuring more than 84 inches will be equal to the charge for a package weighing 30 pounds.

Your cost will be the actual shipping charge plus $1.50 for each package. We charge the department directly; personal shipments are handled on a cash basis. The Bookstore will not assume any liability but will be responsible for shipping your package within 24 hours (excluding weekends). In case of a lost shipment, we will institute a UPS tracer and claim.

Other details about United Parcel Service you may want to consider:

  1. It is a fast, safe and dependable way for shipments under 70 pounds per box. Packages are fully traceable.

  2. Every package is automatically insured by UPS up to $100.00 in value. Additional insurance can be purchased at $0.40 per $100.00 with a minimum of $1.20.

  3. All UPS services including Next Day Air, 2nd Day Air and 3 Day Select are available from the bookstore.

The Bookstore does not receive incoming UPS shipments for departments or individuals; these are delivered to Receiving at the Service Building. Also, this service is not available to students. They can make arrangements directly with UPS or take their packages to neighborhood UPS agents. Call 855-5115 for locations.
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