Wanderers’ Mail Services

What is with the US Postal Service nowadays?
Try getting a PO Nox on Seattle and it’s like waiting for an apartment in Manhattan — you have to look in the obituaries for one.
But then there’s Wanderer’s Mail Service: boxes available, the clerk fetches it, and all the courtesy err used top expect from USPS is given by the clerk, and then some.
And, as if that is nit enough reason to use their services, they are right in Pike Place Market just a couple blocks away from all the buses.

this place allows you to surf by the 15 min increments, mail or ship stuff and even print out different things. Ship via USPS, UPS or FedEx. You can even fax. The man behind the counter was awesome. He knew his regulars and was ever understanding of our needs. Good person to go back when we need.

I sent 2 small packages each filled with 5 wedding invites (all 1oz) to the philippines, it cost me $ 58. I asked about the price and they just kept saying thats just what it cost. I was shocked, but had never sent anything there before so I took their word for it. It took 2 months for the package to get there. Apparently it was insured and registered and every other extra service imaginable tacked on. No one asked me, they just did it. Im furious that with all that it took 2 MONTHS to get there. There were a few I sent individually, first class and they made it there within 2 weeks.
On top of that I went back a second time to mail more invites individually and domestically and they told me each 1oz letter was actually 3oz and said I needed $ 0.60-$ 0.80 postage per invite. Luckily I decided to not mail the rest through them. They turned out to only need a forever stamp.
If you’re going to upcharge just say so, stop lying to people.

This place is ridiculous. So first the mark-​up they charge is criminal. They have their own computer program (which they show you rates on as if it’s official) which is 100% markup from fedex, ups, and usps pricings. I ship for my business and quote things online, if I need a late day shipment I go there and they want to charge at least TWICE AS MUCH. Then they have an attitude. They like to charge you to re-​pack which means they charge you for materials (which are obscenely marked up) to get things into smaller packages to ship cheaper. They misrepresent things and when you call them on it they get indignant. This is a highway robbery shipper so go elsewhere and forget the convenient location. I can drive to Lake Union Mail in Eastlake and still save 50% of time and money by dealing with a shipping center with integrity.

Working with Wanderers’ may just be the best experience I’ve had with any service-​based company, anywhere. I needed two (very important) framed pieces of artwork packaged carefully and sent, in a rush, across the country. The problem? The artwork was in Seattle and I was NOT! The team at Wanderers’ received the items from a courier, packaged them with care and sent them out in an unbelievably timely manner. All the while, calling and emailing me with prompt updates. For that, my tends-​to-​stress-​over-​every-​little-​detail self thanks them!
Steve and Josh at Wanderers’ have certainly proved the old saying, «if you need something done right, do it yourself» wrong. If you need something packaged and/​or shipped, these are the guys for you!

I have been using this post service for the last 12 years and i think that they are amazing at costumer service. I always feel well taken care of and the staff is very knowledgeable and very friendly. As long as i live in Seattle they will be my number 1 choice for shipping needs.

For perhaps the best customer service in Seattle, look no further than Wanderers’. Josh and Steve’s courtesy and flexibility is a refreshing alternative to UPS Store outlets.

They wouldn’t accept my perfectly fine packaging and instead insisted that I buy their packaging materials. I was in a pinch to ship so I had no choice. I wouldn’t recommend this place over a Pakmail, UPS or FedEx location. Seems like they survive on simply being in Pike Place Market. There’s a FedEx on 2^nd not too far away, or the USPS on lower queen anne.
[I noticed that my review is not showing up in the tally, and if I log out it doesn’t show up at all. This makes me think that Unilocal does some strange behind the scenes things with the reviews and ratings, which kind of invalidates the whole premise of the site. That really sucks, because I’ve been growing fond of Unilocal!]
Update 2: yep, there it is again, doesn’t recognize my review in the tally and when I log out mine doesn’t show up. I wonder if Wanderer’s Mail Service has a backroom deal with Unilocal or something. Free shipping for all Unilocal employees?

They open your packages. I think that this is enough to say about why I’m giving it one star. Even though there is a sign in the store that warns customers about this, I didn’t see it and didn’t even think about a shipping service actually opening up a package of mine to «inspect it» (USPS, UPS and FedEx don’t do this, I’m pretty sure) — but it happened to me and it might happen to you too. Beware!

Amazingly helpful small, local business situated in the heart of Pike’s Market.
Steve and Josh are the nicest two guys that will ever help you with your shipping needs. If you suggest sending USPS, thinking it might be the most affordable, based on weight and package size, they might know that Fed Ex or UPS happens to be cheaper, something they’ll always let you know. When you find some artisan goodies during your trip to Seattle, they’ll expertly package and ship your items back to your hometown. Need a stamp? They’ll sell you one little stamp. Need to ship $ 500 worth of Beecher’s cheese? They’ll do that, too.
Very handy and helpful place.

I had my mail sent here and handled by Wanderers’ for years. If for any reason, you are looking for a PO Box alternative, this is the way to go. Excellent service — reasonable prices — overall, the type of people I love giving my money to.

I adore these guys. Everyone who works there is so nice and helpful… it makes me never want to step foot in a post office again. They make sending packages so flippin’ easy for you its insane.

Wanderer’s is a Godsend for anyone who lives/​works near the Market.
Gone are the days of hauling junk I’ve sold on eBay up to the post office on 3^rd Ave. Now, I bring my items here for the friendly folks to pack and ship and I have the option of USPS, FedEx or UPS as carriers. Also, I save time sending packages here because your return address is saved in their system for quick retrieval.
If I miss the pick-​up time for the outgoing mailbox at work, I can just head to Wanderer’s before 5:30PM. They’ve also got a couple computers for Internet access and a copier. Also, the walls are lined with event posters –if you happen to see one you like, you can put your name on a list and they will contact you when they take it down.
It would be great if they could sell postal money orders, but alas, the USPS is the only place to get them when I need to send payment to a seller who doesn’t have a Paypal account –pfft, noobs.