The Postage Myth

Have you ever wondered if adding more postage on an envelope or even a package would make the shipping faster? Has anyone told you that? Maybe someone asked you that question. Would adding more postage expedite the shipping or mailing transit?

Goin' Postal Bellevue, an approved Postal Provider is here to answer that mythical question. Adding more postage on an envelope, package, small parcel or anything does not make the shipping process faster-- it's going to be the same regardless of how many additional stamps you put on. Putting stamps on an envelope or package will automatically categorize it as a "first class" package. The transit time will vary upon destination.  If you are doing this or you know someone is doing this tell them to stop. You are wasting stamps for something that will be shipped on its normal shipping transit times.

Request expediting shipment if you need the package or envelope to arrive faster. Expediting shipping will cost more.  If your item is time sensitive or very important it will be better to expedite with signature or delivery confirmation. Adding postage does not speed up the shipping process. If you request expediting then your shipment will arrive faster.

Goin' Postal Bellevue is an approved Postal Provider for the United States Post Office. Stamps, parcel, priority, express, and international services are offered here. We are located on the corner of 148th AVE NE and NE 20th St, in the same plaza with IHOP and Goodwill.

Tel: (425) 747 - 8222
1425 NE 20th St Suite D Bellevue WA 98007
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Holiday Shipping Tips for International and Domestic Shipping

Holiday Shipping Tips from Goin' Postal Bellevue

• Don't use duct tape, masking tape, painters tape or desktop tape to seal your packages or envelopes.
• Don't use any type of wrapping paper or grocery paper bags to wrap your boxes. Using these papers could could become stuck in the machinery and rip, or rip during transport. 
• Take off old mailing/shipping labels if you are reusing a box or envelope.

For more shipping tips please visit our "How to Address a Package" web post.

You can also bring your wrapped gifts in and we will help find a shipping box for them to be shipped. Goin' Postal Bellevue is an authorized international and domestic shipping center for FedEx, DHL, UPS and the US Postal Service.

Goin' Postal Bellevue is located on the corner of 148th AVE NE and NE 20th St in the same complex with IHOP and Goodwill. 

14725 NE 20th St Suite D Bellevue WA 98007 

 TEL: (425) 747 - 8222

College Shipping | USA and Abroad

Goin’ Postal Bellevue offers college shipping service, where we ship your son’s or daughter’s personal effects to their destination. From small items or large items, we do it all.

Is your son or daughter planning to study abroad? Maybe having an international internship this upcoming quarter or semester? Or international volunteer program? No problem. Goin’ Postal Bellevue ships to over +200 countries worldwide.

Bring your items boxed or not boxed and we will find the best packing and shipping solution that best fits your needs.

If you are planning to pack your items please keep in mind that protection is your #1 goal:

• All electronics (monitors, computers, t.v, video game console, laptops, and audio equipment) are recommended to be wrapped in bubble wrap and double boxed.
• Any fragile items should be protected with bubble wrap or double boxed.
• Don’t use a huge box to put all of your books and stationary.
• Large boxes are best for clothes, pillows, etc.
• No aerosol or flammable liquids.

Questions? Please feel free to call us at (425) 747 – 8222. Goin’ Postal Bellevue also sells moving supplies. We are located on the corner of 148th AVE NE and NE 20th St, in the same plaza with IHOP and Goodwill Bellevue.

Address: 14725 NE 20th St Suite D Bellevue, WA 98007