Here Are Your 2012 Christmas Shipping Deadlines

If you're the type to put off holiday shopping until the last minute, not to worry—there are plenty of speedy ways to ship your items nationwide and ensure that they'll arrive before Dec. 25.
Below is a rundown of USPS, UPS, and FedEx deadlines for pre-Christmas arrival. Cost, of course, goes up with the speed of the service.
The absolute latest option nearby? Express mailing your package from the Sarasota Ringling or Gulf Gate post office by 2 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 22.

U.S. POSTAL SERVICE
Deadlines

Method


Last day to ship


First Class Mail


Thursday, Dec. 20


Priority Mail


Friday, Dec. 21


Express Mail


Saturday, Dec. 22

Where to ship
Location
Address
Weekday hours
Last collection
Downtown Sarasota
1661 Ringling Blvd.
10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
5:00 p.m. on weekdays; 2:00 p.m. on

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