What do all those numbers mean on a Credit Card?

Do you get tired of asking your customers, is that a Visa, Mastercard, Amex, or Discover Card? You may or may not already know, but you can tell the type of card by the first number of the credit card. All Credit Cards starting with a 3 are AMEX or Diner's Club, 4 is Visa, 5 is Mastercard, and 6 is Discover. So stop asking is that a ............ card, now you know what it is! :) That is just the first number, see what the other numbers mean in the article linked below.

From the Article:

"Have you ever wondered what those numbers embossed on the front of your credit card mean? Commonly referred to as your “credit card number,” there is a lot more information packed into that number than meets the eye… If you have a credit or debit card, you might want to pull it out so you can follow along."

http://www.fivecentnickel.com/2010/02/26/making-sense-of-your-credit-card-number/

Happy Credit Card Processing!,

Jason Archambault

Fastpack Packaging Inc.

www.fastpack.net

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Google can Track your FedEx, UPS, USPS & DHL Packages!

Yes, you heard me right! Google does Searches, Email, Maps, etc. But did you know Google could also track your packages for you? Have you ever ordered something online, received a tracking number, but did not know if it was a UPS, FedEx, USPS or DHL tracking number?  No problem for Google! Goto Google.com or, if you use the Google toolbar it is even easier. Just punch the tracking number into the search box, and click search, no need to enter anything else, Google knows all!

Google will then return a result like this:

Track FedEx package 4933 1613 0047 959 www.fedex.com

Just click it! then you will be brought to the correct carrier that the tracking number belongs to, and hopefully you will see this:

Delivered

On this page you will also see, ship date, delivery date, weight, reference, and method of shipping.(Ground, Next Day, 2nd Day, etc.)

So go give it a try!

Happy Tracking!

Jason Archambault

Fastpack Packaging Inc.

www.fastpack.net

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How to Beat the High Cost of (Expedited) Parcel Shipping!

Here's another great tip! Do you ship time sensitive packages? Does your customer need it, like now!?  How would you ship it if they needed it in 2 days?

From the linked article:

"...let’s say that you want to ship a package on Monday and get it to your customer by Wednesday. Which service would you use? Many would choose a service like UPS 2^nd Day Air or FedEx 2 Day service. Others might use US Post Office Priority Mail. What if you want to be sure that it gets there and choose the most economical service?"

You may be surprised at the service that is most economical, and Guaranteed to be there on time.

http://shippingcoach.wordpress.com/2010/01/30/how-to-beat-the-high-cost-of-parcel-shipping/

In tough economic times such as these, it helps to save where ever you can!

Happy Shipping!,

Jason Archambault

Fastpack Packaging Inc.

www.fastpack.net

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If You Ship Items Worth Over $100; This Secret Can Save You Big!

We found this great article on how to save money on insuring your packages. (the example used was 78% savings!)

"Now here is a secret that many eBay sellers and online merchants don’t know. There are third party insurance companies that will insure your packages for 50% less than the carriers charge."
See the article here:

http://shippingcoach.wordpress.com/2010/01/31/if-you-ship-items-worth-over-100-this-secret-can-save-you-big/

Sincerely,

Jason Archambault

Fastpack Packaging Inc.

www.fastpack.net

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Save 38% on USPS Priority Mail Flat Rate Boxes - http://shar.es/m0lce

Here is an article that explains, that Flat rate Boxes may not always be your best option. What do you think?

http://shippingcoach.wordpress.com/2010/02/21/save-38-on-usps-priority-mail-flat-rate-boxes/

Sincerely,

Jason Archambault

Fastpack Packaging Inc.

www.fastpack.net

 

 

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Test - Get 5% Discount for putting up with our test.....

This is only a test. Thank you putting up with us during this process. Please accept a 5% discount off your next order from www.fastpack.net use code "test5" during checkout. Offer expires March 31, 2010. Thanks again! :)

Sincerly,

Jason Archambault

Fastpack Packaging inc.

www.fastpack.net

 

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This is only a test. Thank you putting up with us during this process. Please accept a 5% discount off your next order from www.fastpack.net use code "test5" during checkout. Offer expires March 31, 2010. Thanks again! :)

 

Sincerly,

Jason Archambault

Fastpack Packaging inc.

www.fastpack.net

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REMINDER - USPS Closed for Presidents Day Monday, February 15 2010 (Washington's Birthday)

USPS 2010 Holidays

• Friday, January 1 - New Year's Day
• Monday, January 18 - Martin Luther King Jr's Birthday
• Monday, February 15 - Washington's Birthday (President's Day)
• Monday, May 31 - Memorial Day
• Sunday, July 4 - Independence Day
• Monday, September 6 - Labor Day
• Monday, October 11 - Columbus Day
• Wednesday, November 11 - Veterans Day
• Thursday, November 25 - Thanksgiving Day
• Saturday, December 25 - Christmas Day
• Saturday, January 1, 2011 - New Year's Day

Some recent comments from our customers - January - February 2010

Some recent comments from our customers:
*"Warp speed shipping! Perfect product, happy customer! 5 stars!!!"
*"HOLY COW! SUPER Fast Shipping!! Always Buy My Bubble Wrap From"
*"LIGHTNING FAST SHIPPING ! GREAT PRICE ! LOVE THE COLORS !" (Bubble Wrap)
*"Smooth transaction, Good communication, Quick shipment!"
*"Excellent service and product, as always."
*"My customers LOVE the color Bubble Wrap we purchase from you!"
*"Fast shipping, great bubble wrap at a great price!"
*Gorgeous bubble wrap! Love it! Thanks for the fast ship & great customer service"
*"Excellent Seller! Excellent Communication!! Highly Recommended!! "
*"What a wonderful person to trade with! Thank you so much!!"
*"FAST SHIPMENT, SMOOTH TRANSACTION, WONDERFUL SELLER, RELIABLE!!"
*"Excellent transaction once again."
*"GReat service, great product, easy to work with."
*"I love this bubblewrap." (Red Color Bubble Wrap)

Bubble Wrap Critter 2010

We wanted to share some pictures with from, Cathy a customer of ours at Cleve J. Fredricksen Library. She sent in some awesome pictures of a Teen craft event they had, using our Color Bubble Wrap! They did an awesome job! Thanks Cathy! Visit the Cleve J. Fredricksen Library Blog.

Need Valentine Day Packaging? Our Polka Dot Hearts may be just what you need!

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