[richdell]

Originally Posted by Michael G.

Ha Ha Ha Thanks for the belly laugh.
I can plainly see you weren't in the Army waiting in the hot sun to get your chow.

It was usually raining and by the time I got there, the chow was cold and wet.

[Gpsma]

Its the Snowbirds…they leave and have to ship their precious flatware back…or their george forman grill..or their tricnketd for the grandbabies who are in college now.

[Pairadocs]

Originally Posted by Michael 61

I went to the UPS store on 466A yesterday - line out the door - was told by people in line that wait is normal at this location, and takes close to an hour to get inside and helped. I had an Amazon return, and I usually don’t do lines, so I left. Drove 15 minutes into the UPS store in Leesburg - walked right in - was the only customer - walked out 30 seconds later after being helped. Then I took advantage of the Leesburg restaurants for lunch. Wanted to share so that people are aware of other options to the long wait at The Villages UPS location.

VERY unusual, have never encountered more than 10 min. wait...at most ! Must have been the time of day. Keep in mind there are other UPS locations without going all the way to Leesburg, also check on line for the latest locations to return Amazon packages...we've used Kohl's, it was fast and easy, no problem. But, you did get a day out of the "bubble" which is always a good thing, and had a lunch at a place not available here, also a good thing...LOL ! Seriously, next time you go I doubt you will encounter anything like an hour wait.

[Pairadocs]

Originally Posted by Gpsma

Its the Snowbirds…they leave and have to ship their precious flatware back…or their george forman grill..or their tricnketd for the grandbabies who are in college now.

And your grand babies ? Do you not relate that no matter the age in numbers, they are always your "babies" in your heart ? And do you not bring yours mementos regardless of their age ? Just because they are in college does not mean they don't need the very human reminder you are thinking of them ! And "flatware" or a George Forman grill ? Don't know what YOU take to YOUR vacation home or to the beach, or to a picnic for that matter, so your comment does seem a bit irrelevant. It's a bit bizarre, don't you think (perhaps not ?) to equate a long line at a postal service to people leaving one of their homes and returning to another ? Might have been a few people who were shipping things back to their other home, but all leaving on the same day, mailing at the same time ? Think maybe it was people, not "snowbirds", and they were probably mailing many items for many reasons. I am surprised the person encountered such a long line, that is not the norm to wait an HOUR !

[KJ1325]

Originally Posted by Michael 61

I went to the UPS store on 466A yesterday - line out the door - was told by people in line that wait is normal at this location, and takes close to an hour to get inside and helped. I had an Amazon return, and I usually don’t do lines, so I left. Drove 15 minutes into the UPS store in Leesburg - walked right in - was the only customer - walked out 30 seconds later after being helped. Then I took advantage of the Leesburg restaurants for lunch. Wanted to share so that people are aware of other options to the long wait at The Villages UPS location.

Go to the Leesburg one all the time. Walk right in and never much of a line

[charlieo1126@gmail.com]

I’ve been there when the line has had 8 or 9 people and moved along very quickly . They are nice people in that store always very helpful, once I was sending a iPad to a friend in Brazil , and it was a little complicated ,they took there time with me and went way overboard I thought with wrapping it, while still moving people through the store. , another time I had jammed my hand , they filled out all the paperwork for me .I guess some people have a right to complain , I mean they must have been soooooo perfect at there perfect jobs

[Keefelane66]

In a perfect world, no one will need to wait and have enough handicapped spots and always have that extra table in restaurants.
In the mean time tuff it up.

[MrFlorida]

Sometimes there is no line at all. It's pot luck.

[tophcfa]

Went to the UPS store next to Publix on Bella Cruz Drive in my golf cart three times this winter during the busy season. Once I had to wait for about 30 seconds, the other two times zero wait.

[Altavia]

Safe Ship at Magnolias Plaza takes UPS packages with a UPS label.

Super efficient and nice staff there.

[Sandy and Ed]

Originally Posted by Gpsma

Its the Snowbirds…they leave and have to ship their precious flatware back…or their george forman grill..or their tricnketd for the grandbabies who are in college now.

Oh, come on!! Doesn’t take much to get a negative Snowbird comment here. I guess they, like COVID, are now going to be the excuse for all the ills in the world (I.e., the bubble)?

[trxi6565]

There is a separate person inside for Amazon returns

[gbs317]

Originally Posted by Altavia

Safe Ship at Magnolias Plaza takes UPS packages with a UPS label.

Super efficient and nice staff there.

I agree. They get you in and out quickly with a smile.

[Eg_cruz]

Originally Posted by Michael 61

I went to the UPS store on 466A yesterday - line out the door - was told by people in line that wait is normal at this location, and takes close to an hour to get inside and helped. I had an Amazon return, and I usually don’t do lines, so I left. Drove 15 minutes into the UPS store in Leesburg - walked right in - was the only customer - walked out 30 seconds later after being helped. Then I took advantage of the Leesburg restaurants for lunch. Wanted to share so that people are aware of other options to the long wait at The Villages UPS location.

There is Ship it store in almost every Publix shopping centers

[CosmicTrucker]

Sadly the OP was misinformed about the wait at this location. The longest line I’ve waited in reached the parking lot curb and only took me 8 minutes to complete my transaction. As to SafeShip, they clearly state on the receipt that they don’t accept responsibility for your package. If it ends up walking out the back door, then you’re out of luck. At least you’ll have assurance with the UPS store that once you hand over the package and it’s scanned you’re covered.