How to use the USPS self serve kiosk at the Post Office

[@queen4396]

Thank you so much I never shipped anything a day in my life and this really helped.

[@Big_Tex]

Same here!

[@mimss5277]

Yep

[@tiagobernardino7740]

It doesn’t ask for a return address?

[@mimss5277]

When printing the label you will need the return address and recipient address

[@voh9359]

@@mimss5277 what’s a recipient address? if you don’t mind me asking

[@kkhur]

I had avoided these before today because I wasn't sure what to do and I never saw anybody using them. I'm glad I took the time to figure it out and know now I can mail packages any time of day and not have to work around the usps office hours

[@darylturcott]

It is convenient, I used one in Florida once when the counter line was 15 people long. A couple of people left the line to watch and give it a try.

[@TheCrustyFry]

More like when you show up to the post office and there is a huge line at both the counter and the kiosk and you turn around and walk right back out the door and come back at 9 PM to mail your package in peace.

[@jimklemens5018]

You could go home and print your labels/postage.

[@breezybears]

I just did this today and then was going to call the post office (that would have been a disaster) but instead I found your video. This helps a lot, it ensured me that I did everything correctly!

[@GregsVlog]

Shoot, I can't even FIND the post office let alone use one of those things!

[@back2the80s]

wish we had one. tired of waiting in line. Drop box too small. if they would get with the times or make things easier maybe they would make more money

[@back2the80s]

google is your friend

[@Jarebearrr]

@hey. lmao right? Lmfaooooo I know damn well ain’t no grown man that fuckin slow lolololol

[@matthewjeffersonportorange7885]

tools.usps.com/find-location.htm

[@lizg6268]

I TRULY appreciate you making this video. It was sooo helpful!! I was able to ship my goodies for the holidays. Thank you!

[@SparklSeoul]

Thanks, I’m mailing a package for the first time soon it’s a gift for a close friend of mine, this really helps.

[@tkbakes]

Thank you! I was trying to find this information on the USPS website to no avail. They have a location finder and about five very general sentences about it which didn't help at all. This video was very helpful!

[@darylturcott]

Sadly not very many locations near me

[@meghanhargis3887]

If you print your label at home it’ll save you money! Also this really helped

[@jadegomez4813]

How do you print it at home do you just put the address or ?

[@jacobramirez4894]

@@jadegomez4813 u can print a label on pirateship.com,it’s not to hard.

[@kaye4469]

@@jacobramirez4894 but how do you weigh it and what if u don’t have a box and gotta go to usps to get the box?

[@hiphopjewels]

@@kaye4469 Buy a postal scale from Ebay or Amazon, and keep boxes on hand for when you need them. It's an investment that lasts a lifetime. Those Priority boxes at the post office are free, just grab a few extra. Keep boxes you receive, flatten them, and recycle them to use when you need a box to mail something.

[@AndreaGonzalez-sc8de]

You have no idea how much this helped me, thank you thank you!!!

[@hhholmes714]

Thanks, Mr. Daryl ... God Bless you 🙏🏼❤️

[@darylturcott]

Thank you for watching & taking time to comment

[@melindaunknown6411]

I have never seen a mail kiosk, but now I know how to use it!

[@aliciasophiamarie]

Thank you for such a helpful video! The post office line stresses me out

[@darylturcott]

It's getting old, I should probably redo it to make sure nothing has changed.

[@meghanhargis3887]

Me 2

[@bluescity1]

I don't think we have one at our local post office. Really neat that you do. Have a wonderful day.

[@darylturcott]

Bluescity1 Disney yeah they are only in a few locations

[@quiet1133]

Bluescity1 Disney what size box was that I need a size box like that one

[@JohnMitch]

You could have saved a few dollars if you use one of the usps boxes provided free of charge on the stationary shelf next to the self service machine. Postage is cheaper if you use the USPS boxes

[@megabitcoinycriptomonedas977]

We may take those boxes near tha machine?

[@jimklemens5018]

Postage is not cheaper if you use a USPS box.

[@dcsev]

Did you need to measure the box and input its dimensions? I didn't see that in the video. Thanks.

[@darylturcott]

Yes i did

[@MovieswithKennyK]

Does the kiosk give you an option to write the return address on the label or does one fill that out manually after it prints?

[@clintonrobinson9869]

Starts at 2:17. You're welcome!!

[@itskyyuuuu]

Thank you I was like dude nobody cares about your little post office story just use the damn machine

[@mannb1023]

@@itskyyuuuu I thought his intro was cute but ok

[@joeybarrelwilde]

I send my eBay orders out this way. With Covid-19 it's safer.

[@rexz97]

I dropped my eBay order into the kiosk box on Saturday. Now it's Monday evening it still says awaits item... wtf

[@joeybarrelwilde]

@@rexz97 Sometimes the barcode doesn't get scanned until midway in transit.

[@RawDecay714]

This helped me im go na ship my late valentimes gift out to ik indiana from Cali lol thank you

[@ThePresidentialTourist]

Thanks for the package and shoutout.

[@sequoiaa.9338]

Great video very informative!! Thank you 😊

[@darylturcott]

Thank you!

[@sugarjones8047]

Starts at 2:11

[@youngbaz7648]

Sugar Jones lolll i was like “get to the damn point”

[@MarGotDaHeat]

😂😂 thanks

[@gabezeb9293]

Lol

[@cassiewyatt9171]

Thank you for doing this. Super helpful.

[@darylturcott]

Cassie Wyatt I appreciate your support. Thanks.

[@barbaragrahamgrabowski9330]

Why does the USPS KIOSK only let a customer buy $50.00 of postage to mail 1st class parcels

[@HANKDOOGG7]

I would have liked to know the size of the barrel so I knew if my packages would fit.

[@darylturcott]

12X20X14

[@ajl2232]

Great video. Rhanks! Better than dealing with others.

[@pepsico815]

Do you buy the bubble wrap and peanuts at the kiosk too? Sorry for the dumb question

[@darylturcott]

Very reasonable question. You have to gave it all packed up before you get there

[@kumichan3259]

Thank you so much, this saved so much of my time

[@lexbeltran1354]

What's the largest size box that will fit in the bin?

[@rachelhazelton8544]

Thank you so much 😊

[@emphaticstew5807]

You are the man! Awesome video! Definitely subbed lol thanks !!

[@evelynmccabe]

If you already have the package pre-set up and with the label. Can you just drop the package right into the machine?

[@darylturcott]

Yes

[@evelynmccabe]

daryl turcott awesome thank you

[@SeminarioMAE]

i wanted to see you drop it in the box

[@rebeccahall2838]

Does the kiosk allow me to add more insurance depending on the value of the package?

[@darylturcott]

Its been a long time since i did that video and i dont remember.

[@__-pl3jg]

The one time I went to my local post office to deposit a small box into the drop box I found the whole thing seized up where it wouldnt open to let me put my box in.....Figures.

[@jarshyducks]

does the label it prints out allow you to place the recipients name or do you have to write it on the box yourself

[@darylturcott]

It only prints address

[@mjuaz73]

Thank you, i really appreciated this vid

[@ace-ug7jc]

hope my post office has this. I don't want to deal with people Tomorrow lol

[@darylturcott]

There is a search function at usps.com to find nearest one. Very few in my area.

[@RoyHoy]

I wish my USPS had this.

[@darylturcott]

Its very handy

[@paradonym]

oh - packaging being there for free... - Not expected that. In all the german post offices it's there to purchase - and that doesn't even include postage... But I somehow liked that the machine went out of order during the video.

[@gf-v7760]

Thank you so much for this.

[@vivekvivek-nn1xo]

exactly what i needed thanks

[@jennac686]

what if you already made the label at home, can you just put the package down in there?

[@darylturcott]

Yes, if it fits

[@Michael_R3kacutioner]

So I'm assuming you can't use that kiosk to pick up a package? You can only use it to mail out packages? First time I've ever seen one of those kiosks.

[@darylturcott]

Yes, outgoing only. Not a lot of them around.

[@thereseb7159]

FOUR DAYS and counting tracking still says "USPS has received electronic notification from our Self-Service Kiosk (SSK) in (Town and State on Date) to expect your item for mailing." I dropped it off and it claims it is STILL WAITING FOR THE ITEM! Now I have to check every hour for status. NEVER AGAIN! I WILL WAIT IN LINE THAN SUFFER LIKE THIS!

[@darylturcott]

That is awful.

[@steveschlachter7682]

Better bring a pen because this process does not allow you to put the recipients name or the return address on the label.

[@dorje9539]

Awesome my friend 🙏🙏🙏

[@kumichan3259]

Questions, if your package doesn’t fit, where would you put your package, or does it only work with smaller packages

[@darylturcott]

It has to fit.

[@kumichan3259]

@@darylturcott Thank you

[@jimklemens5018]

Walk up to the customer counter and leave it with a clerk.

[@Adamgrider1982]

So I just returned from my post office and the menu is a bit different from this one. Probably updated I’m sure. Anyway, I tried using it and it never asked for my buyers name. Just zip code, address city and state. Then asked if I wanted to purchase. I didn’t want to hit buy and it not have my buyers name on it. Left frustrated.

[@darylturcott]

I'm not surprised, the video is getting old. You are probably right about them updating the system.

[@jimklemens5018]

You can write the recipient's name on the label.

[@RoaminaroundwithRoman]

You are a good person.

[@CleonWood]

can you use any return shipping address

[@darylturcott]

Sure

[@mariogonsalves8725]

Thanks

[@BestMusicHits]

What if the product was flammable how would the process change would it cost more since it flamable or how. Thanks

[@darylturcott]

emileo agustin I'm not sure flammable things can be mailed at all. Or at least not without special packaging.

[@krissietompson4036]

So if you already have label, you don't have to pay for anything,right?

[@darylturcott]

You can just drop it in.

[@krissietompson4036]

@@darylturcott ok! Thank you!

[@haythe-u3m]

Man I love the internet.

[@jimklemens5018]

The kiosk charges you the full retail price for postage. Wouldn't it be smarter to print your postage at home and get the Commercial Base discount?

[@darylturcott]

It would, but you might be surprised how many people no longer own a printer.

[@jimklemens5018]

@@darylturcott A printer pays for itself in a very short amount of time.

[@darylturcott]

@@jimklemens5018 I have never been without a printer.

[@CandyCandy02]

Thank you so much

[@mcopado]

So I take it there is a size restriction to this. There's not a secondary option if the package wouldn't fit in the box? Good video, thanks!

[@darylturcott]

Michael true, you need to make sure it fits, if not you can schedule a home pickup at usps.com.

[@soreheart31704]

Did it cost to ship without insurance and a peelable

[@nuclearthreat545]

18 dollars???

[@darylturcott]

I know, shipping has gotten so expensive lately.

[@jim1dart]

It goes by weight. There's no extra charge to use the self-service kiosk. I wish all post offices had these.

[@lizzmunster3390]

I think it would’ve been cheaper to use a flat rate box.

[@Tasha3701]

That's bc its priority.

[@meghanhargis3887]

6lbs is kinda heavy! I sell clothes purses and skincare and it’s never that heavy plus I print my label at home! That’ll save you a lot of money.

[@rexz97]

I dropped my eBay order into the kiosk box on Saturday. Now it's Monday evening it still says awaits item... should I be worried?

[@darylturcott]

I would be a little concerned but the post office is overwhelmed these days so it will probably be fine

[@Norelayfn]

What ever happened? I dropped mine off Monday now it’s Wednesday and it still says awaiting

[@RyneMcKinney]

Thanks for this, but i'm planning to ship to Canada and I think you need to fill out from 2976 or something like that. Do these machines print them? If not, will the receptionist have them if I say i'm shipping to Canada?

[@darylturcott]

I dont think the machine will handle international at all.

[@RyneMcKinney]

Ok I guess I can just have to wait in line

[@AwfullyDeer]

How old do you have to be to mail stuff at the post office? Legal age or could a minor do it?

[@darylturcott]

No age limit

[@Ky-er4wm]

So You don’t need to write down address on the box? Just sticker is fine?

[@darylturcott]

The machine prints the address n the sticker, unless you choose the small sized postage only sticker.

[@jessicasantiago6884]

So just the printed out label (from kiosk) with the recipient address is fine? No need to write their name/address or my info on the package itself?

[@MyselfandComics]

No it should be fine

[@hectormiguel05]

I purchased the packing label online with the tracking number. Is there a way to just print a out a receipt?

[@darylturcott]

You can place it in the Dropbox if it will fit, but there doesn't seem to be a way to generate a receipt for that

[@darylturcott]

I don't think so, you can drop it in the Box if it fits but there's no way to generate a receipt that I can see

[@hectormiguel05]

Thank you very much.

[@JXN1999]

At what point do you enter what type of shipping you want to use

[@darylturcott]

Right after you enter the address it gives you options

[@spongebobby8316]

Does usps allow us to use there boxes because I don’t have one

[@darylturcott]

Yes

[@RoamTheWorld]

Informative. Thanks!

[@darylturcott]

Roam The World appreciate you watching and taking time to comment!

[@amatullahlewis7]

Hey can you print a lable at the post office without using that machine?

[@darylturcott]

No, I dont think so

[@ColaBreak]

nice walkthrough. thanks!

[@Transfiguracion6]

Thank you kind sir

[@numbersix100]

I’ll never use USPS again. I bought a $160 leatherman on eBay and USPS lost it and I didn’t get any compensation. They couldn’t care less

[@darylturcott]

That stinks

[@Chandler890]

Thanks dad

[@datn.4371]

Can you use the self service with a prepaid labels for your packages?

[@darylturcott]

I suppose you could drop them in the box if they fit, but I'm not sure.

[@datn.4371]

daryl turcott ok thank you

[@iamkevinn]

Datboi 14 were you able to?

[@jimklemens5018]

If you have a prepaid label, you don't need to use the kiosk. Just drop it in the bin.

[@roysaucedo]

Thanks!

[@dannydabs4204]

Went to my local library and printed for 15¢ label was half the price 👍

[@darylturcott]

Definitely cheaper that way. I'm surprised so few people have printers anymore.

[@davila5750]

What if you have a label already ??

[@darylturcott]

You can just drop it in the box, if it fits

[@brittneyc1005]

Thanks alot for this video awesome

[@mikek6380]

does it work for international ?

[@sheilafernandez9612]

Do you know if I already have the prepaid label like First class if I can use this machine just to weigh the item and to give me a receipt that I am dropping it off ??

[@darylturcott]

I think you can drop in box, but there is no option for a receipt if you aren't buying postage

[@elsie6326]

You may already know this a year later, but there is an option to scan pre-paid label, do the no prohibited items confirmation, scan your barcode, and either finish or continue with any additional packages. Then your receipt can be printed or emailed to you.

[@holyshit2709]

Does it give you a tracking number?

[@darylturcott]

Yes

[@holyshit2709]

@@darylturcott thank you

[@wavy94z]

I see we’re only able to use cards, correct me if I’m wrong. Would I be able to go to the self service kiosk, package the item using the materials they provide, but not print a shipping label until later at home via the paypal/usps (click n ship) shipping label thing? I have a ton of orders coming in next week and it would just be way easier on me to pull them straight from my paypal transactions.

[@darylturcott]

Yes, card only. They have free priority & flat rate boxes you can take home. All post offices offer those.

[@jimklemens5018]

You should never use Click N Ship to print your postage.

[@graceromero6277]

@@jimklemens5018 why not ?

[@jimklemens5018]

@@graceromero6277 Click N Ship charges you the full retail price.

[@deesanction1686]

how does the tracking info come tho ?

[@darylturcott]

It prints on receipt and you track online

[@njunderground82]

The problem is the damn box always jams up real bad and you can't use it

[@darylturcott]

That's true, it doesn't hold very many boxes and slot to put them in isn't very big

[@SlikzYT]

did it come with tracking?

[@darylturcott]

Yes

[@jessaacedera5712]

Hi. Good Day

[@jmpar4]

Thank you!

[@tayler4925]

Do you get tracking number with it?

[@darylturcott]

Tayler Toman yes, a regular printed receipt just like you would get if you went to the service desk

[@tayler4925]

Thank you

[@SlikzYT]

can i do overnight shipping?

[@darylturcott]

Yes, priority mail express, but no international services.

[@SlikzYT]

daryl turcott okay thank you i plan on going tomorrow morning

[@DirtyBob7777]

Dont you need to enter the dimensions?

[@darylturcott]

I think you do if any side is longer than 12".

[@denisebomar9279]

Smart son that David 👍

[@sandyquinn491]

ty

[@taurus_beauty11-11]

♡🥳😄

[@CH-hq7ed]

Video starts at 2:17

[@kayleediaz260]

Wait so you paid 18$ and then you had to pay 50$ for Insurance?😭

[@darylturcott]

No, it comes with $50 insurance

[@gabezeb9293]

Loooooooonnngg winded bru

[@gabezeb9293]

Still get a thumb though, thanks

[@darylturcott]

I tend to go on about things. I used to be a teacher. I am working to stay focused.

[@gabezeb9293]

@@darylturcott teacher! I could definitely tell, it was still a helpful vid 👍🏾

[@abilestial]

Thank you so much ❤

[@darylturcott]

Happy to help. It can really save time