• The prices estimated are based on supplied dimensions and weights. Your prices may vary based on actual dimensions and weights of the shipment.
  
• All letter or package shipment required to be pre paid before shipping. No freight will move until packaging and freight charges are paid in full.
  
• International shipping estimates are available but because of additional regulations and customs requirements greater detailed information will be required. Please supply contact information for our logistics division to be able to obtain an estimate.
  
• The prices estimated may be subject to extended service charges. Verify address and zip code before submitting estimate request.
  
• Estimates are not guaranteed until weight, dimensions, and other pertinent information is confirmed. Please verify if pre packaged or require packaging so that the logistics division can provide an estimate.
  
• Customer-packaged articles must meet PakMail and carrier packaging standards. PakMail of San Marcos will inspect for compliance. Any drop ship estimates must have packaging that meets PakMail and carriers standards to be covered for any claims loss.
  
• PakMail of San Marcos may require additional packaging to meet standards, which may require additional fees. Please verify if pre packaged or require packaging so that the logistics division can provide an estimate.
  
• Truck freight pricing can vary due to cargo density. PakMail of San Marcos is trained to identify freight classification. Please provide full description of items being shipped for proper class identification.
  
• Truck freight shipments may require accessorial charges from the freight line. These may include: residential delivery, inside delivery, stair charges, and the like. If you require additional services, you may request them in the additional information section.
  
• Large freight must be tendered on a pallet. PakMail of San Marcos store can provide this service. Please identify if the load is on a pallet so that the logistics division can provide an estimate.
  
• All large freight shipments must be accompanied by an itemization of shipment contents and values
  for declared value purposes. Failure to provide this could affect freight damage or loss claims.
  
• These estimates are based on a one-person pickup. If the shipper is unable to help the driver load,
  or the weight requires additional manpower, we may supply the necessary personnel.
  
• Commercial freight is estimated to the dock of the consignee's site, to the back of the truck.
  Any additional delivery requirement need to be identified for the estimate.
  
• These estimates do not cover animals, hazardous materials, contraband, or mail order brides.
  
• Pricing and timing of delivery varies across zip codes in the U.S. Please confirm pricing and time commitments with Pakmail of San Marcos.
  
• Please identify if assembly or disassembly is required on your item so that the logistics division can provide an estimate.
  
• If you mark a category or item generically, such as fragile, non-fragile, very fragile, or extremely fragile, the price estimated may vary. Please review definitions below.
  
• PakMail of San Marcos will not guarantee plants or perishables.
  
• Shipments with multiple packages may have discrepancies in pricing due to shipping industry size
  and weight calculations. Please provide dimensions and weight of each package so that the logistics division can provide an estimate.
  

Important definitions

Non-fragile
Non-fragile refers to items that are not easily damaged or broken, such as books, clothes,
and paper goods.

Fragile
Items that are categorized as fragile are susceptible to damage and require more attention and packaging. Generally, these items will be packaged with additional packaging materials to prevent movement and provide a cushion for the items being shipped. Fragile items can include things such as telephones, small picture frames, and toys.

Fragile Wrap
Items that are categorized as very fragile are easily breakable and/or sensitive and may or may not have a high value. These items generally require additional packaging with bubble wrap, styrofoam, and/or other packaging materials. Very fragile items include items such as china, computers, stereo equipment, and porcelain.

Very fragile
Items that are categorized as very fragile are easily breakable and/or sensitive and may have a high value. These items generally require additional packaging with bubble wrap, styrofoam, and/or other packaging materials as well as double box packaging (a box within a box). Very fragile items include items such as antiques, china, computers, stereo equipment, and porcelain.

Extremely fragile
Items that are categorized as extremely fragile are easily breakable and/or sensitive and will have a high value. These items generally require additional packaging with bubble wrap, styrofoam, and/or other packaging materials as well as double box packaging (a box within a box), and/or wood crating. Extremely fragile items include things such as artwork, high-value china, computer systems, and stereo equipment.

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