Procrastinated, but Want Your Present to Get There in Time?

Still doing last minute shopping? Well, the lucky recipient of your gift just might be able to open it up December 25 if you send the present through the US Postal Service by the dates below.

“We suggest holiday shippers both in and outside the country use one of our Priority Mail products to send gifts and good wishes,” said Gary Reblin, vice president Domestic Products. “The Priority Mail Flat Rate boxes come in a variety of sizes and are always free. Remember — ‘if it fits it ships’ for a low flat rate.”

Avoid the naughty list and postmark domestic mail — mailed from and delivered within the U.S. — and international mail destined for overseas by:

Using a Parcel Post or DNDC Drop Ship won't guarantee receiving the present in time.

Senders must now use "Global Express Guaranteed," and not First-Class Mail, Priority Mail International or even Express Mail International if the present is to make it into a stocking or under a tree.

**Dates are estimates and timely shipping is not guaranteed.

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