Don't forget to prepare for the BUSIEST shopping days of the year!

Yes, we all know this is the busiest shopping time of the year. But did you know which DAYS are the busiest for online retailers? Be sure to have plenty of widgets on hand, as this isn't the time to be caught out of stock on a popular item. Now run back to the shipping room and make sure you have plenty of packaging supplies to ship all of those orders that will be coming in. Check your stock of Boxes, Bubble Wrap, Bubble Mailers, Tape, Tissue Paper, etc!

Here are some of the days we expect most online retailers to be the busiest this holiday season:
Black Friday: November 25th
Small Business Saturday: November 26th
Cyber Monday: November 28th
Free Shipping Day: December 16th

Also, don't forget the Holiday Shipping Deadlines for the USPS.


Happy Selling!

Jason Archambault
CEO
Fastpack Packaging Inc.
226 SE Lee School Ave
Lee, FL 32059

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FedEx Ground 2011 Holiday Service Schedule

Thanksgiving Day - November 24, 2011
Day after Christmas - December 26, 2011
Day after New Year's - January 2, 2012

UPS 2011 Holiday Schedule

Thanksgiving Day - November 24, 2011*
Day after Thanksgiving - November 25, 2011**
Christmas (observed) - December 26, 2011*
New Year's Day (observed) - January 2, 2012*

*UPS Holiday. UPS Express Critical^® available.
**UPS Holiday. Delivery and pickup of air and international packages only.

For up-to-the-minute information, go to ups.com.

The United States Postal Service Announces 2011 Holiday Mail-by Dates

WASHINGTON — As the “Official Shipper of the Holidays,” the United States Postal Service today released the suggested mail-by dates to ensure packages, cards, and letters reach their intended destination before the 2011 celebrations begin.

Dates are provided as a guide for dropping holiday wishes into the mail. Customers who use the United States Postal Service as their “Official Shipper of the Holidays” can trust the Postal Service will provide reliable, trusted and secure delivery at home or abroad.

Postmarking for domestic mail — mailed from and delivered within the U.S. — and international mail destined for overseas should occur by:

Domestic Mail Product	Mail-by Date
First-Class Mail	Dec. 20
Priority Mail	Dec. 21
Express Mail	Dec. 22
Parcel Post	Dec. 15
DNDC Drop Ship	Dec. 19
DDU Drop Ship	Dec. 22

International Mail Addressed To	Global Express Guaranteed® (GXG)1***	Express Mail® International (EMS)2	Priority Mail® International (PMI)3	First-Class Mail®
Africa	Dec-20	Dec-10	Dec-2	Dec-2
Asia/Pacific Rim	Dec-19	Dec-15	Dec-9	Dec-9
Australia/New Zealand	Dec-19	Dec-15	Dec-9	Dec-9
Canada	Dec-21	Dec-16	Dec-12	Dec-9
Caribbean	Dec-20	Dec-15	Dec-12	Dec-9
Central & South America	Dec-20	Dec-10	Dec-2	Dec-2
Mexico	Dec-21	Dec-15	Dec-9	Dec-9
Europe	Dec-20	Dec-15	Dec-12	Dec-9
Middle East	Dec-20	Dec-15	Dec-12	Dec-9

***GXG Notes:
¹ Cutoff date does not take into account time needed for customs clearance.
² Should allocate extra transit day(s) for delivery outside major cities.
³ Last day to ship to Afghanistan is Dec 19 and Iraq is Dec 16.

“We suggest holiday shippers both in and outside the country use one of our Priority Mail products to send gifts and good wishes,” said Gary Reblin, vice president Domestic Products. “The Priority Mail Flat Rate boxes come in a variety of sizes and are always free. Remember — ‘if it fits it ships’ for a low flat rate.”

The Postal Service receives no tax dollars for operating expenses and relies on the sale of postage, products and services to fund its operations.

#0, #1, & #2 Poly Courier Mailers are overstocked and marked down to move!

Poly Courier Mailers #0, #1, & #2 sizes on sale in Case quantities! - Great for shipping clothing and other none fragile items.

YOU HEARD RIGHT! ***WE ARE OVERSTOCKED ON THESE ITEM'S AND NEED TO MOVE THEM FAST. WE HAVE LOWERED THE PRICE 20% FOR A LIMITED TIME ONLY!

http://www.fastpack.net/Shopping.idc?ProductCategory=17

Cool Shield Rolls, Box Liners, and Pallet Covers are now available at www.fastpack.net

*Metalized bubble provides cushioning and stops heat transfer through radiation.
*FDA compliant for incidental contact with food.
*Provides an effective barrier against moisture, vapor and odors.
For more information visit our website at :
http://www.fastpack.net/Shopping.idc?ProductCategory=21