Shipping/Packaging/Notary Services

The Mail Cache Management

The Mail Cache is not just a mail receiving agency. We are Alaska’s leading packaging and shipping center for U.S. Mail, FedEx, and UPS. However, along with packaging and shipping, we offer a variety of business center services and hilarious greeting cards.

Shipping Services

We ship via U.S. Mail, FedEx and UPS. Prices vary depending of the weight, package size and location the item is being shipped to. You can also drop off your prepaid FedEx and UPS packages, and we will makes sure they are picked up and on their way. Please note: We cannot take QR code drop-offs, those must go to the company store of the service they are being sent. For an estimate on shipping costs or any questions please call us at (907) 563-3131.

U.S. Mail Shipping Services:

Please note: The U.S. Mail deadline to get your item out that day is 3:30 pm for Monday-Friday and 12:00 pm on Saturday.

  • Stamps
  • First Class
  • Certified Mail
  • Signature Confirmation
  • Insured
  • Priority Mail (3-5 business days – no guarantee on delivery date)
    • Flat Rate Envelopes
    • Small Flat Rate Boxes
    • Medium Flat Rate Boxes
    • Large Flat Rate Boxes
  • Ground Advantage (10-15 business days – no guarantee on delivery date)
  • Media Mail(10-15 business days – no guarantee on delivery date)
  • Express Mail (2-3 business days – no guarantee on delivery date out of Alaska)

FedEx Shipping Services:

Please note: The FedEx deadline to get your item out that day is 12:45 pm Monday-Friday and 12:00 pm on Saturday.

  • Priority Overnight (money back guarantee)
  • Standard Overnight (limited availability – money back guarantee)
  • 2-Day*
  • Ground*
  • Home Delivery*
  • International*

*The service does not offer a money back guarantee

UPS Shipping Services:

Please note: The UPS deadline to get your item out via their overnight and 2 day service is 11:30 am, and the ground cutoff is 4:30 pm.

  • Next Day (money back guarantee)
  • 2 Day*
  • Ground*

*The service does not offer a money back guarantee

Packaging Services

With over 20 different size boxes to choose from, and 40 years of packaging experience, The Mail Cache has everything you need to make sure your package arrives safely and in one piece. Below is a list of the packaging supplies we offer, as well as prices.

  • Parcel Boxes: $3.00 – $30.00 (price based on size. Call for specific prices and sizes)
    • The Mail Cache can make custom size boxes. They begin at $35 and all custom box orders must be placed and paid for by 2:00 pm Monday – Friday in order to guarantee they will be ready the same day. Otherwise they will be available the following business day. Custom boxes cannot be made on Saturdays.
  • Packaging Tape: $5.00 per roll
  • Small Bubble Wrap: $1.00 per linear foot (Linear foot = 2ft by 1ft)
  • Large Bubble Wrap: $1.50 per linear foot (Linear foot = 2ft by 1ft)
  • Packing Peanuts: $3.00 and up (Price based on volume)
  • Envelopes: $0.10 Regular / $0.20 Extra Long / $0.25 Medium / $0.30 Large / $0.50 Extra Large
  • Padded Envelopes: $3.00 Small / $4.00 Medium / $5.00 Large
  • Decorative Padded envelopes: $3.00 Small/ $4.00 Medium/ $5.00 large
  • Greeting Cards: $2.99 and up
  • Alaska’s Funniest Postcards: $0.75 each

Notary Public Services

Appointments are required to use The Mail Cache Notary service.

To book an appointment online click here.

Appointments can be booked up to 14 days in advance and are available Monday-Friday from 10am-5pm. The average notary takes about 20-30 minutes, but can take longer depending on how many notaries are needed.

Notaries are $15 per notarization. Please bring all documents with you. Do not sign the notarization section until the notary has instructed you to do so. If you need us to print your documents, please email them to sales@mailcache.com with printing instructions. Printing is an additional fee of $0.50 per page printed.