Monday, May 30, 2005

Auctions at the USPS

Ever wonder what the post office does with items that can't be delivered or are returned to the sender? No? Me either! Apparently, the post office auctions off all of this loot to the public on a regular basis. It really does me no good because they only auction it off in Atlanta, GA. Sooo not fair! I mean, I'm sure this crap comes from all over the country so shouldn't we all be able to partake in the smorgasbord?

If you'd like to visit the USPS auctions (and you live anywhere near Georgia) here is the skinny:

When:

Jun. 01, 2005
All Merchandise

Jun. 15, 2005
Books only

Where: Mail Recovery Center5345 Fulton Industrial Boulevard SWAtlanta, GA 30378-2400

Directions: From Interstate 20 East or West, exit at Fulton Industrial Boulevard and continue South for approximately 3 miles. After 3 miles, exit right onto Bucknell Drive, then right at the next street which is Bucknell Court. Follow this drive around to the stop sign and the Mail Recovery Center will be on the right.

Inspection of Merchandise: 8:30 am - 10:00 am

Auction Time: 10:00 am - Completion

Terms of Payment: Cash, Cashier's Check, Certified Check, Travelers Check, Postal Money Order, Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover Card and Bank Debit Card. All checks require a valid state driver's license or identification card with photo, along with one of the above major credit cards. No personal checks or company checks will be accepted.

More info:

www.usps.com/auctions

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2 comments:

The Complimenting Commenter said...

That is so cool. I had no idea they did that. Too bad it's only in Georgia. Wonder why there? Neat post, nice job.

Pikkel Weezel said...

Funny, i go there on a regular basis and never knew. Funny thing is, last time I went there a few months ago, there were swarms of people picking through bins full of books out in the arking lot.