Package handling can involve several different charge types: storage after the free period, oversized handling for heavier items, packing labor and materials when repacking is requested, and the carrier cost to ship the package. Understanding each layer makes the final charge easier to predict.
Address Quickly can receive eligible packages for customers as part of its business-address and mail-management service, subject to account allowances and package policies.
When a package arrives, the customer can decide what should happen next: schedule pickup, keep it in storage for a period of time, request professional packing and shipping, or use another eligible package service. The amount charged depends on which service is requested and how long the package remains on hand.
What happens when a package arrives?
Eligible packages can be received from common carriers and postal services, subject to Address Quickly’s receiving, safety, size and service policies. Arrival notification and exterior package imaging are part of the standard receiving workflow where applicable.
Package receiving is separate from optional services such as opening a parcel, photographing its contents, repacking it, supplying packing materials, or shipping it onward.
How long is package storage free?
Standard package storage is free for the first 7 days.
After the free-storage period ends, the current package-storage charge is $0.75 per package per week.
That charge applies to the package while it remains in storage beyond the included 7-day period. Customers who pick up or forward packages promptly can avoid post-window storage charges.
How does oversized handling work?
The current standard package threshold is up to 25 pounds.
For packages above that standard threshold, the oversized handling/storage charge is $0.20 per pound above 25 pounds.
For example, the rule is based on the weight above the threshold rather than charging the oversized rate on the package’s entire weight.
Extremely large, irregular, freight or palletized deliveries may require advance approval and may be refused if they create unreasonable handling, storage or safety issues.
What if I want Address Quickly to repack and ship the package?
Professional packing and shipping are available as a separate service.
That process can involve several distinct charges:
1. Packing labor — the work required to prepare the shipment.
2. Packaging materials — boxes, cushioning, tape or other supplies used for the shipment.
3. Carrier charges — the actual applicable postage or carrier cost to move the package.
4. Optional shipment-related costs — such as insurance or destination-specific charges when applicable.
Address Quickly charges the actual applicable carrier cost rather than using postage itself as the profit center. Packing labor, packaging materials and other requested services are billed separately where applicable.
Why are packing materials separate?
Not every package requires the same materials. Some items may be suitable for forwarding in their existing packaging, while others may require a new box, protective cushioning or other supplies.
Separating materials from carrier cost lets the customer see which part of the charge is for the physical packaging and which part is for transportation.
What about package-content photography?
Package-content photography is an optional service for customers who want Address Quickly to open an eligible parcel and photograph its contents.
Exterior arrival imaging is different: the outside of an incoming package can be recorded as part of the normal arrival workflow where applicable. Opening the package and photographing the contents is a separate requested service.
The current Package-Content Photographs price is $3.50. Invoice Photograph is $2.50, and Invoice + Package-Content Photographs is $4.99.
What is the difference between storage, oversized handling and shipping?
These charges address different parts of the package lifecycle:
Storage covers keeping a package after the included free-storage period.
Oversized handling applies when a package exceeds the standard 25-pound threshold under the current weight rule.
Packing labor and materials apply when Address Quickly is asked to prepare or repackage a shipment.
Carrier cost is the actual transportation charge from the selected postal or delivery carrier.
A customer may incur one of these charge types, several of them, or none beyond the subscription depending on what happens to the package.
Can very large or unusual deliveries be refused?
Yes. Prohibited, illegal, dangerous, hazardous or otherwise restricted materials may be refused. Freight, pallets, unusually large deliveries and items creating unreasonable safety or storage risks may require advance approval or may be refused.
Customers expecting an unusually large or irregular delivery should confirm acceptance before arranging shipment to the Address Quickly location.
The practical takeaway
Package charges are easiest to understand when separated by function: receiving, storage, oversized handling, packing, materials and carrier transportation are not the same service.
Standard package storage is free for the first 7 days. After that, storage is $0.75 per package per week. Packages over the standard 25-pound threshold may incur the $0.20-per-pound charge on the weight above 25 pounds. Packing labor, materials and actual carrier charges are separate when professional packing or shipping is requested.
Package-content photography remains an available optional service at the current price of $3.50.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
– Eligible package receiving is available with Address Quickly plans, subject to account allowance and package policies.
– Standard package storage is free for the first 7 days.
– After the free period, package storage is $0.75 per package per week.
– The standard package threshold is up to 25 pounds.
– Packages above 25 pounds may incur $0.20 per pound above the threshold.
– Extremely large, irregular, freight or palletized deliveries may require advance approval or may be refused.
– Professional packing and shipping are available separately.
– Packing labor, packaging materials and actual carrier charges are billed separately where applicable.
– Package-content photography is optional and currently priced at $3.50.