Yes, pallets like this tend to look alike. It’s what’s inside that counts. This one contains broadcast equipment from Matchsports, the company that provided live coverage of the June 25 Pikes Peak International Hill Climb. Matchsports arranged the shipping to Australia; Pak Mail ensured that everything was packed securely for safe transit. We did not use wood on this one, so there are no concerns with shipping it internationally.

Matchsports Broadcast Equipment Ready for Shipment to Australia

UPS, FedEx, DHL, & USPS are closed July 4

Pak Mail’s Holiday Schedule

Saturday, July 1 — Open 9 to 3

Monday,  July 3 — Open 9 to 6

Tuesday,  July 4 — CLOSED

Normal hours the rest of the week.

Enjoy a safe holiday!

Pak Mail Independence Day Holiday Hours

How to turn off the Sunday-delivery option

Amazon (per contract with USPS) has instructed the Post Office (USPS) to leave Amazon packages outside the front door on Sundays.

If you do not want your packages left unsecured outside your front door on Sundays, do the following:

1. Log in to your Amazon account.
2. Click on Account & Lists.
3. Click on Addresses (sign in if needed).
4. For each address, click Edit at the bottom of the box.
5. Scroll down to Weekend Delivery and click.
6. Uncheck Sunday.
7. Save changes.

Hope this helps!

How to turn off Amazon Sunday-delivery option

Pak Mail is a member of the Manitou Springs Chamber of Commerce

The June 20th meeting of the Manitou Springs Business Networking Group was hosted by Commonwheel Artists Co-op on Canon Ave. What a fun place to hold a morning meeting! The gallery represents talented artists creating jewelry, wearables, wall art, pottery and mixed media – something for everyone’s budget.

The Manitou Springs Chamber of Commerce presented its new branding and logo – Escape & Enjoy. All in attendance received a goodie bag from the chamber. Check out this great little town!

Manitou Springs Chamber of Commerce – New Branding

Trust Pak Mail to ship your FedEx packages

Looking for FedEx on Garden of the Gods Rd? Pak Mail is conveniently located at the corner of Garden of the Gods Rd and Centennial Blvd in the Albertsons (Safeway) shopping center.

Pak Mail is authorized to ship with FedEx – Ground, Home, Air, and Freight:

• Small package – if it’s not hazardous or illegal, we can ship it.
• Document – needed overnight or next week, we can ship it.
• Large item over 150# or 139″ dimensional calculated weight – we can freight it.
• Pre-labeled small package or document drop off – we can ship it.

Can’t find the right box? Is the item fragile? Does it need a custom box and a pallet? We offer packing services, too.

FedEx provides daily pickups from Pak Mail.

Pak Mail – FedEx Authorized ShipCenter

Building a picture crate

Last week’s shipping challenges included artwork that required a wooden crate. We often build them for bronze artwork; sometimes for medical equipment. This crate was for a large, framed historic piece of art from a local gallery.

Picture Crate – Building the Frame

Picture Crate – Cutting the Sides

Picture Crate – Assembling the Pieces

Camping season is upon us

What do these projects have in common? Camping. One is a van conversion kit from Wayfarer Vans; the other is family camping gear for a small move. Enjoy your summer!

Van conversion kit from Wayfarer Vans

Measuring camping gear for proper packing

Camping Gear Packed on Pallet and Ready for Strapping

Furniture shipping

This is the only photo of this project; it was packed and out the back door – one, two three. The table and six chairs were purchased at Consign and Design, a fantastic shop on Garden of the Gods Rd, down the road from Pak Mail. The chairs were packed in pairs and shipped on a pallet with the table. All pieces were protected with felt blankets and styro-lined custom boxes.

Table and chairs from Consign and Design.

Busy season for packing and shipping

Being inundated with packing and shipping projects – believe it or not – is a fun challenge. Last week the guys picked up gallery items and household goods, quoted walk-in freight shipments,  packed everything securely, and shipped with our contracted carriers. This was in addition to small package shipping – artwork from the Commonwheel Artists Co-op in Manitou Springs, birthday gifts, and overnight documents. All deadlines were met!

Part 1 Pictures

Decorative Chair from The Great Republic Gallery

Decorative Chair in Custom Box on Pallet

UPS shipping for small packages

Pak Mail had a few very busy weeks.

This stoplight was shipped with UPS in late May… fun, simple project.

Stoplight to be shipped.

Stop! Go! Fun packing challenges.