QUICK HELP: USPS EXPRESS NEXT DAY PACKAGES

[trinketsbydana]

Hey all!

In need of some quick help.

I have a package I am mailing out tomorrow on 3/25 via USPS for next day delivery. I purchased a shipping label through etsy for it but I can't seem to find a clear arrival time for the package. I need it to arrive any time on 3/26 (the very next day) but USPS's site says:

Items are delivered to the addressee (recipient) by 12:00 Noon or 3:00 p.m. the next day, or 12:00 Noon or 3:00 p.m. the second day.
Next or second day is based on actually mailing the item at the Post Office™ before the Express Mail cutoff time.

Does anyone know the cut off time? I can't have it be second day so I'm going to the post office tomorrow to make sure but if anyone knows it. please let me know!

Thanks!

Dana

[RadicalWorks]

Just deliver it as early as possible. Also, nothing is guarenteed to be delivered by the stated date. They may say that, but it's always a possibility the package will be late.

[Former_Member]

I would bring it in first thing in the morning and then ask them about delivery time. Also, make sure you get your free tracking number so you may track it along the way, that way you'll be able to see if it's being delayed or not. Good luck!

[Former_Member]

Express Mail® items need to be mailed by a certain time for us to meet our delivery commitment. This is called the “drop-off” or “cut-off” time. You can still send the mailing after the drop-off time; however, the same service guarantee will not be available.*** For packages that must ship with next-day service, please contact your shipping facility to verify the cut-off time.***

[trinketsbydana]

I took it in super early and their weekday cut off was 5PM for Georgia. HAHA.

Thanks for the advice everyone!

Weekends are earlier and by 2PM apparently. I'm sure most states have a similar cut off.

They also told me the 2 day express mail just applies to small towns that are hard to get into but not major cities/etc.

Hope that may help someone else in the future!