Thank you so much I never shipped anything a day in my life and this really helped.
@Big_Tex3 жыл бұрын
Same here!
@mimss52773 жыл бұрын
Yep
@tiagobernardino77403 жыл бұрын
It doesn’t ask for a return address?
@mimss52773 жыл бұрын
When printing the label you will need the return address and recipient address
@voh93593 жыл бұрын
@@mimss5277 what’s a recipient address? if you don’t mind me asking
@kkhur5 жыл бұрын
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
@darylturcott5 жыл бұрын
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.
@TheCrustyFry6 жыл бұрын
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.
@jimklemens50183 жыл бұрын
You could go home and print your labels/postage.
@breezybears Жыл бұрын
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!
@GregsVlog6 жыл бұрын
Shoot, I can't even FIND the post office let alone use one of those things!
@back2the80s5 жыл бұрын
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
@back2the80s5 жыл бұрын
google is your friend
@Jarebearrr3 жыл бұрын
@hey. lmao right? Lmfaooooo I know damn well ain’t no grown man that fuckin slow lolololol
@matthewjeffersonportorange78853 жыл бұрын
tools.usps.com/find-location.htm
@lizg62683 жыл бұрын
I TRULY appreciate you making this video. It was sooo helpful!! I was able to ship my goodies for the holidays. Thank you!
@SparklSeoul Жыл бұрын
Thanks, I’m mailing a package for the first time soon it’s a gift for a close friend of mine, this really helps.
@tkbakes3 жыл бұрын
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!
@darylturcott3 жыл бұрын
Sadly not very many locations near me
@meghanhargis38874 жыл бұрын
If you print your label at home it’ll save you money! Also this really helped
@jadegomez48133 жыл бұрын
How do you print it at home do you just put the address or ?
@jacobramirez48943 жыл бұрын
@@jadegomez4813 u can print a label on pirateship.com,it’s not to hard.
@kaye44693 жыл бұрын
@@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?
@hiphopjewels2 жыл бұрын
@@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-sc8de3 жыл бұрын
You have no idea how much this helped me, thank you thank you!!!
@hhholmes714 Жыл бұрын
Thanks, Mr. Daryl ... God Bless you 🙏🏼❤️
@darylturcott Жыл бұрын
Thank you for watching & taking time to comment
@melindaunknown64112 жыл бұрын
I have never seen a mail kiosk, but now I know how to use it!
@aliciasophiamarie4 жыл бұрын
Thank you for such a helpful video! The post office line stresses me out
@darylturcott4 жыл бұрын
It's getting old, I should probably redo it to make sure nothing has changed.
@meghanhargis38874 жыл бұрын
Me 2
@bluescity16 жыл бұрын
I don't think we have one at our local post office. Really neat that you do. Have a wonderful day.
@darylturcott6 жыл бұрын
Bluescity1 Disney yeah they are only in a few locations
@quiet11336 жыл бұрын
Bluescity1 Disney what size box was that I need a size box like that one
@JohnMitch6 жыл бұрын
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
@megabitcoinycriptomonedas9775 жыл бұрын
We may take those boxes near tha machine?
@jimklemens50183 жыл бұрын
Postage is not cheaper if you use a USPS box.
@dcsev5 ай бұрын
Did you need to measure the box and input its dimensions? I didn't see that in the video. Thanks.
@darylturcott5 ай бұрын
Yes i did
@MovieswithKennyK4 жыл бұрын
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?
@clintonrobinson98694 жыл бұрын
Starts at 2:17. You're welcome!!
@itskyyuuuu3 жыл бұрын
Thank you I was like dude nobody cares about your little post office story just use the damn machine
@mannb10233 жыл бұрын
@@itskyyuuuu I thought his intro was cute but ok
@joeybarrelwilde4 жыл бұрын
I send my eBay orders out this way. With Covid-19 it's safer.
@rexz973 жыл бұрын
I dropped my eBay order into the kiosk box on Saturday. Now it's Monday evening it still says awaits item... wtf
@joeybarrelwilde3 жыл бұрын
@@rexz97 Sometimes the barcode doesn't get scanned until midway in transit.
@RawDecay7142 жыл бұрын
This helped me im go na ship my late valentimes gift out to ik indiana from Cali lol thank you
@ThePresidentialTourist6 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the package and shoutout.
@sequoiaa.93384 жыл бұрын
Great video very informative!! Thank you 😊
@darylturcott4 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@sugarjones80475 жыл бұрын
Starts at 2:11
@youngbaz76485 жыл бұрын
Sugar Jones lolll i was like “get to the damn point”
@MarGotDaHeat5 жыл бұрын
😂😂 thanks
@gabezeb92934 жыл бұрын
Lol
@cassiewyatt91716 жыл бұрын
Thank you for doing this. Super helpful.
@darylturcott6 жыл бұрын
Cassie Wyatt I appreciate your support. Thanks.
@barbaragrahamgrabowski93306 жыл бұрын
Why does the USPS KIOSK only let a customer buy $50.00 of postage to mail 1st class parcels
@HANKDOOGG7 Жыл бұрын
I would have liked to know the size of the barrel so I knew if my packages would fit.
@darylturcott Жыл бұрын
12X20X14
@ajl22323 жыл бұрын
Great video. Rhanks! Better than dealing with others.
@pepsico8152 жыл бұрын
Do you buy the bubble wrap and peanuts at the kiosk too? Sorry for the dumb question
@darylturcott2 жыл бұрын
Very reasonable question. You have to gave it all packed up before you get there
@kumichan32593 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much, this saved so much of my time
@lexbeltran13546 жыл бұрын
What's the largest size box that will fit in the bin?
@rachelhazelton85442 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much 😊
@emphaticstew58073 жыл бұрын
You are the man! Awesome video! Definitely subbed lol thanks !!
@evelynmccabe5 жыл бұрын
If you already have the package pre-set up and with the label. Can you just drop the package right into the machine?
@darylturcott5 жыл бұрын
Yes
@evelynmccabe5 жыл бұрын
daryl turcott awesome thank you
@SeminarioMAE3 жыл бұрын
i wanted to see you drop it in the box
@rebeccahall2838 Жыл бұрын
Does the kiosk allow me to add more insurance depending on the value of the package?
@darylturcott Жыл бұрын
Its been a long time since i did that video and i dont remember.
@__-pl3jg3 жыл бұрын
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.
@jarshyducks3 жыл бұрын
does the label it prints out allow you to place the recipients name or do you have to write it on the box yourself
@darylturcott3 жыл бұрын
It only prints address
@mjuaz733 жыл бұрын
Thank you, i really appreciated this vid
@ace-ug7jc3 жыл бұрын
hope my post office has this. I don't want to deal with people Tomorrow lol
@darylturcott3 жыл бұрын
There is a search function at usps.com to find nearest one. Very few in my area.
@RoyHoy2 жыл бұрын
I wish my USPS had this.
@darylturcott2 жыл бұрын
Its very handy
@paradonym6 жыл бұрын
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-v77603 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for this.
@vivekvivek-nn1xo2 жыл бұрын
exactly what i needed thanks
@jennac6864 жыл бұрын
what if you already made the label at home, can you just put the package down in there?
@darylturcott4 жыл бұрын
Yes, if it fits
@Michael_R3kacutioner3 жыл бұрын
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.
@darylturcott3 жыл бұрын
Yes, outgoing only. Not a lot of them around.
@thereseb71593 жыл бұрын
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!
@darylturcott3 жыл бұрын
That is awful.
@steveschlachter76822 жыл бұрын
Better bring a pen because this process does not allow you to put the recipients name or the return address on the label.
@dorje95393 жыл бұрын
Awesome my friend 🙏🙏🙏
@kumichan32593 жыл бұрын
Questions, if your package doesn’t fit, where would you put your package, or does it only work with smaller packages
@darylturcott3 жыл бұрын
It has to fit.
@kumichan32593 жыл бұрын
@@darylturcott Thank you
@jimklemens50183 жыл бұрын
Walk up to the customer counter and leave it with a clerk.
@Adamgrider19824 жыл бұрын
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.
@darylturcott4 жыл бұрын
I'm not surprised, the video is getting old. You are probably right about them updating the system.
@jimklemens50183 жыл бұрын
You can write the recipient's name on the label.
@RoaminaroundwithRoman3 жыл бұрын
You are a good person.
@CleonWood Жыл бұрын
can you use any return shipping address
@darylturcott Жыл бұрын
Sure
@mariogonsalves87252 жыл бұрын
Thanks
@BestMusicHits6 жыл бұрын
What if the product was flammable how would the process change would it cost more since it flamable or how. Thanks
@darylturcott6 жыл бұрын
emileo agustin I'm not sure flammable things can be mailed at all. Or at least not without special packaging.
@krissietompson40363 жыл бұрын
So if you already have label, you don't have to pay for anything,right?
@darylturcott3 жыл бұрын
You can just drop it in.
@krissietompson40363 жыл бұрын
@@darylturcott ok! Thank you!
@haythe-u3m2 жыл бұрын
Man I love the internet.
@jimklemens50183 жыл бұрын
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?
@darylturcott3 жыл бұрын
It would, but you might be surprised how many people no longer own a printer.
@jimklemens50182 жыл бұрын
@@darylturcott A printer pays for itself in a very short amount of time.
@darylturcott2 жыл бұрын
@@jimklemens5018 I have never been without a printer.
@CandyCandy023 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much
@mcopado6 жыл бұрын
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!
@darylturcott6 жыл бұрын
Michael true, you need to make sure it fits, if not you can schedule a home pickup at usps.com.
@soreheart317042 жыл бұрын
Did it cost to ship without insurance and a peelable
@nuclearthreat5456 жыл бұрын
18 dollars???
@darylturcott6 жыл бұрын
I know, shipping has gotten so expensive lately.
@jim1dart6 жыл бұрын
It goes by weight. There's no extra charge to use the self-service kiosk. I wish all post offices had these.
@lizzmunster33905 жыл бұрын
I think it would’ve been cheaper to use a flat rate box.
@Tasha37014 жыл бұрын
That's bc its priority.
@meghanhargis38874 жыл бұрын
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.
@rexz973 жыл бұрын
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?
@darylturcott3 жыл бұрын
I would be a little concerned but the post office is overwhelmed these days so it will probably be fine
@Norelayfn3 жыл бұрын
What ever happened? I dropped mine off Monday now it’s Wednesday and it still says awaiting
@RyneMcKinney3 жыл бұрын
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?
@darylturcott3 жыл бұрын
I dont think the machine will handle international at all.
@RyneMcKinney3 жыл бұрын
Ok I guess I can just have to wait in line
@AwfullyDeer3 жыл бұрын
How old do you have to be to mail stuff at the post office? Legal age or could a minor do it?
@darylturcott3 жыл бұрын
No age limit
@Ky-er4wm4 жыл бұрын
So You don’t need to write down address on the box? Just sticker is fine?
@darylturcott4 жыл бұрын
The machine prints the address n the sticker, unless you choose the small sized postage only sticker.
@jessicasantiago68844 жыл бұрын
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?
@MyselfandComics3 жыл бұрын
No it should be fine
@hectormiguel053 жыл бұрын
I purchased the packing label online with the tracking number. Is there a way to just print a out a receipt?
@darylturcott3 жыл бұрын
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
@darylturcott3 жыл бұрын
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
@hectormiguel053 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much.
@JXN19994 жыл бұрын
At what point do you enter what type of shipping you want to use
@darylturcott4 жыл бұрын
Right after you enter the address it gives you options
@spongebobby83163 жыл бұрын
Does usps allow us to use there boxes because I don’t have one
@darylturcott3 жыл бұрын
Yes
@RoamTheWorld6 жыл бұрын
Informative. Thanks!
@darylturcott6 жыл бұрын
Roam The World appreciate you watching and taking time to comment!
@amatullahlewis74 жыл бұрын
Hey can you print a lable at the post office without using that machine?
@darylturcott4 жыл бұрын
No, I dont think so
@ColaBreak6 жыл бұрын
nice walkthrough. thanks!
@Transfiguracion63 жыл бұрын
Thank you kind sir
@numbersix1002 жыл бұрын
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
@darylturcott2 жыл бұрын
That stinks
@Chandler8904 жыл бұрын
Thanks dad
@datn.43714 жыл бұрын
Can you use the self service with a prepaid labels for your packages?
@darylturcott4 жыл бұрын
I suppose you could drop them in the box if they fit, but I'm not sure.
@datn.43714 жыл бұрын
daryl turcott ok thank you
@iamkevinn4 жыл бұрын
Datboi 14 were you able to?
@jimklemens50183 жыл бұрын
If you have a prepaid label, you don't need to use the kiosk. Just drop it in the bin.
@roysaucedo3 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@dannydabs42042 жыл бұрын
Went to my local library and printed for 15¢ label was half the price 👍
@darylturcott2 жыл бұрын
Definitely cheaper that way. I'm surprised so few people have printers anymore.
@davila57505 жыл бұрын
What if you have a label already ??
@darylturcott5 жыл бұрын
You can just drop it in the box, if it fits
@brittneyc10054 жыл бұрын
Thanks alot for this video awesome
@mikek63805 жыл бұрын
does it work for international ?
@sheilafernandez96123 жыл бұрын
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 ??
@darylturcott3 жыл бұрын
I think you can drop in box, but there is no option for a receipt if you aren't buying postage
@elsie63262 жыл бұрын
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.
@holyshit27095 жыл бұрын
Does it give you a tracking number?
@darylturcott5 жыл бұрын
Yes
@holyshit27095 жыл бұрын
@@darylturcott thank you
@wavy94z4 жыл бұрын
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.
@darylturcott4 жыл бұрын
Yes, card only. They have free priority & flat rate boxes you can take home. All post offices offer those.
@jimklemens50183 жыл бұрын
You should never use Click N Ship to print your postage.
@graceromero62772 жыл бұрын
@@jimklemens5018 why not ?
@jimklemens50182 жыл бұрын
@@graceromero6277 Click N Ship charges you the full retail price.
@deesanction16864 жыл бұрын
how does the tracking info come tho ?
@darylturcott4 жыл бұрын
It prints on receipt and you track online
@njunderground825 жыл бұрын
The problem is the damn box always jams up real bad and you can't use it
@darylturcott5 жыл бұрын
That's true, it doesn't hold very many boxes and slot to put them in isn't very big
@SlikzYT4 жыл бұрын
did it come with tracking?
@darylturcott4 жыл бұрын
Yes
@jessaacedera57124 жыл бұрын
Hi. Good Day
@jmpar44 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@tayler49256 жыл бұрын
Do you get tracking number with it?
@darylturcott6 жыл бұрын
Tayler Toman yes, a regular printed receipt just like you would get if you went to the service desk
@tayler49256 жыл бұрын
Thank you
@SlikzYT4 жыл бұрын
can i do overnight shipping?
@darylturcott4 жыл бұрын
Yes, priority mail express, but no international services.
@SlikzYT4 жыл бұрын
daryl turcott okay thank you i plan on going tomorrow morning
@DirtyBob77776 жыл бұрын
Dont you need to enter the dimensions?
@darylturcott6 жыл бұрын
I think you do if any side is longer than 12".
@denisebomar92793 жыл бұрын
Smart son that David 👍
@sandyquinn4912 жыл бұрын
ty
@taurus_beauty11-113 жыл бұрын
♡🥳😄
@CH-hq7ed4 жыл бұрын
Video starts at 2:17
@kayleediaz2604 жыл бұрын
Wait so you paid 18$ and then you had to pay 50$ for Insurance?😭
@darylturcott4 жыл бұрын
No, it comes with $50 insurance
@gabezeb92934 жыл бұрын
Loooooooonnngg winded bru
@gabezeb92934 жыл бұрын
Still get a thumb though, thanks
@darylturcott4 жыл бұрын
I tend to go on about things. I used to be a teacher. I am working to stay focused.
@gabezeb92934 жыл бұрын
@@darylturcott teacher! I could definitely tell, it was still a helpful vid 👍🏾