Very friendly and helpful! I ship all my returns and eveything through them. Glad to have them in the neighborhood

Very reliable. It probably shipped 40 packages out from here, I've always had a great experience. They typically ship within 24 hours after the drop off, because FedEx will scan them at that time. I've never had a package get lost. Great location. read more

They used to be good. Then Bob took sole ownership and has an attitude problem. We had a confrontation and I thought we resolved it, but he just sent my packages to the wrong clients. I question if he did this on purpose. If my client wasn't honest it would have put me $600 in the hole. He obviously isn't trustworthy. read more

Location, service and staff are great! They accept mail to be delivered which is nice if you want a person to accept your mail instead of putting it into a mailbox. Parking around the business is easy. read more

Be warned: this is a full-service postal and shipping destination, which means it will cost you a pretty penny (i.e., multiple dead Presidents) to have your baubles bubble-wrapped *to death* and shipped at a premium. The two guys who run the place are very nice, all right, for the most part, if they want to be. If you have things shipped to you (e.g., from Amazon) and save your boxes and air pillows, etc., consider packing your own shipment and shipping it off via USPS or UPS at their respective shipping posts of origin. You might save on some packing supplies and money (and maybe help reduce waste). If you have no time and all the money in the world to burn, by all means go to Global. read more

wow this guys a little bit rude. and while I understand, because he cut me off, very bluntly to let me know that he gets a lot of these calls, that may be it can be frustrating. However, Customer Service is everything and as a shop owner, not just on Etsy, but in real life with a brick and mortar I would never treat any customer like that. I would at least let them briefly explain what they've got going on. hope that guys day gets better read more

Had the worst experience in my life with ups they want to charge me 175.00 shipping for a costume i ordered from Canada its crazy. said i have to file poa. business form i dont have a business I dont understand why they want all this money or this form filled out. :( read more

Great service. They handle a variety of mail services (UPS, FedEx, etc) so very convenient one stop shippers. Always very helpful.

Great place to ship your pants...or whatever you need to send. This is a mom and pop operation--actually, it's a brother and brother operation--and the difference between doing business with them and those godawful chains is night and day. They actually care about your business and they take the time to ship things the right way. I work at a nearby business that happens to have a lot of forgetful out of town customers. We trust Global to handle all of these lost & found shipping jobs. They've packed and shipped everything from dinky phone chargers to diamond rings and laptops. Everything--literally dozens and dozens of shipments--arrived on time and in perfect condition. A couple of months ago, I had to do a personal shipment on my day off, so I went to a UPS Store that's a little closer to my house. My head almost exploded with all of the hoop jumping and grimacing faces in that place. No more! Use the Global guys! read more

I walked into this store in an effort to support a local business instead of heading to a big chain shipping shop. The guy running this place is so friendly, and so helpful! One time, all I needed was the right box to package something at home, and when I went to pay with a credit card, he told me not to worry about it and just remind him to tack on the cost of the box next time I was in there (which I did!). This place is a great example of why local shops are the best, and I'll continue to support them as long as I live in the neighborhood! read more

Love this place and love the two brothers who own and run it!! We've all been there.......shipping things can be confusing and a hassle.....so many choices, so many prices and lots n' lots of bad customer service. This place makes everything easy.....tell them what you're shipping....they'll give you options galore....and here's the kicker....they're nice about it.....incredibly nice.....yes for real!! I live a few blocks away and ship pretty much everything from here.....I've never had a problem of any kind and always enjoy my shipping experience......how many people can say that about the US Post Office? My go-to spot for gettin' things where they need to be...... read more

This place is fantastic. Never ever go to the UPS store. Great service, great guys and great prices. A fraction of what I've paid at the ups store and much better experience. read more

You can't beat this place. Avoid the UPS Store, Avoid the Post Office, Avoid the attitude and head into Global Postal and Shipping at 106 W. Germania Place. Whether you're dropping off a Zappos return, sending grandma a note, shipping your children's entire closet off to college or Zimbabwe for study abroad this place will handle it with speed, agility, care and all for the right price. Quick parking is available in the front, and they will gladly include packing in addition to shipping. See you there! read more

I try to patronize small businesses whenever I can and these guys make it worth it. I believe it's two brothers that own the place. One of the times I went in to send a package and tried to pay with my check card he said I could just come in with cash later to cover it. I had cash that day and paid in full at that moment but delightful customer service will keep me coming back. 5 stars. read more

Got mail? You could take it to the US post office for some chi-town attitude, poor service, long lines, and a general depressed atmosphere. Or, you can take it to Global Shipping where you will be treated well by people who enjoy what they are doing. Two brothers run the shop. They are polite, happy, and helpful with any questions or concerns I have ever had. On the busiest of days the line is still shorter than the post office on the best of days. They will carefully package your items to be shipped if you haven't already. They have all the supplies to box just about anything of any size. I haven't had anything but smooth sailing while doing business here. I also like the small business feel where you get a higher attention to detail combined with one taking pride in what they do. Good service, good atmosphere, good local place to take your business. read more

I have been using this place for years. The owners are so polite and extremely helpful. They always let you know if there is a better less expensive option. read more

These guys are the best ANYWHERE...I have lived in many State and out of the Country and not even one package store comes close..First of all they are the most helpful I have ever seen anywhere. Second I don't understand how they stay in business,,Their prices are so cheap and often the do mailings for free. If you want to send something and you don't send it with these guys you are makig a serious mistake.. read more

These guys are the best! Accommodating is understatement! Bob and Alex do everything they can to help make your life/business smoother. They're so good to me. read more

Thank you so much, Bob for packing my framed fine art piece so expertly and affordably, it arrived absolutely perfectly! I just recently moved my entire apartment (in boxes) from Chicago to Los Angeles and Bob was so friendly and knowledgeable, I really trusted him with all my boxes unlike the other shipping centers I visited. I would HIGHLY recommend Global Posting and Shipping to anyone who is tired of dealing with apathetic employees at FedEx, UPS, and the USPS. I drove all the way from Hyde Park just to ship from Global because of the terrible and degenerate attitude of the employees at my local CORPORATE shipping center, and I would drive twice the distance AGAIN just to ship my stuff here. Highly highly recommend this place, as good as it gets! read more

This really is as good as it gets! Friendly, great customer service, options explained clearly - and the bottom line - things get where they need to go without a glitch! read more

Nicest people ! They come out to my car and take my package and then bring me the receipt. I no longer have to ask them to do this as I am handicapped and getting in and out of my car is difficult. They recognize my wave maybe? I used them for shipping an expensive piece of jewelry for repair overseas. Not cheap but they knew how to do . Simple overnight packages are done so easily. Again, great service. Happy to see their social distancing took place in and out of shop as well. read more

This place is as good as advertised. I was literally in and out, with an explanation of my options and their charges, within less than 5 minutes. And it is exactly one week before Christmas. Every employee in this shop was working efficiently and professionally. And the rates were reasonable. Thanks, Global Postal and Shipping! read more

Global Postal Shipping has incredible service- For a second, I thought I was in a time warp, in a small town, where everybody knows your name. After one too many rude experiences at the US Postal Service, I decided to check out a small shipping store in Old Town. When I walked into the store I saw a counter, boxes, envelopes, packing materials... it seems that they actually do shipping and they do it well. It doesn't hurt that the two owners are brothers, good looking and incredibly hilarious. While I was waiting in line, there was an older women, in her 60's standing at the counter. While one of the brothers was helping her, the woman was telling stories about her niece. The two were talking like old friends. I have gone back many times now, never a problem. I have also learned that the owners know many of their customers by name, including mine. This is refreshing! read more

I literally have not set foot inside a post office since a coworker tipped me off to this place years ago. Why would I wait in line to be verbally abused by a surly postal worker when I can come here to be helped by two cute brothers who listen to XRT? Do yourself a favor and stop by next time you need to mail something. read more

Excellent customer service on the spot! Don and Bob were very pleasant. Highly recommended.

This business rates a 10 on a 10 point scale. Outstanding customer service. Follow through is consistently 100%. They know this business inside and out which allows me to save money on shipping options by having the facts on costs based on the options they provide. Owners Don and Bob are are the only 2 people who work here so service is always at the level you expect from professional and knowledgable business managers. These 2 guys have operated at this location since 2006. They have become a key part of this neighborhood with their friendly way of conducting business. I don't review businesses often. I am writing this review because when people look for shipping needs they want it done correctly every time with an informed perspective on spending options and this place hits the mark. I have been coming here since they opened so the above review is based on 11 years of experience. read more

Wish I had found this place sooner. Don & Bob are great. Personalized service. They go above & beyond. Cannot recommend them enough!!

Personable - quick - efficient - priced appropriately. Everything you need in a local shipping location.

I will echo what others have said previously. Global Postal & Shipping is phenomenal! They set the gold standard for customer service. Always friendly, professional and helpful, EVERY time. As another poster mentioned, go there even to send your mail, they are fantastic and I will continue to support them. You just don't see this kind of customer service anymore, they are beyond good. read more

Cute boys behind the counter and SUPER friendly. Love the service. read more

These guys are the best. I come in here regularly to ship things (online purchases I'm returning and business stuff) and they are always just the NICEST people ever. When I had an issue with my work laptop they helped me out and even got on the phone with my company's IT department to discuss shipping my laptop back to my company (since my IT guy was totally clueless). I would much rather give these guys my money than go to the Post Office (worst experience EVER with the post office bozos) or FedEx or UPS. Trust me if you have anything at all to ship go to the brothers at Global Postal and Shipping. If your preference is for crappy customer service, and lost or damaged goods, go to the post office or FedEx or UPS. If you want to have excellent customer service, a good laugh and some interesting conversation and if you want your shipments to arrive on time, and in good condition all while supporting local business- GO TO GLOBAL POSTAL AND SHIPPING. read more

Love it. Great service. Rarely a wait. Quick and easy. I think the two owners are brothers. They are terrific.

I went here after reading the great reviews about the friendly service and was not disappointed. I had to mail three poster tubes: two domestically and one internationally. The owner(?) was really helpful and helped me figure out the best (read: cheapest) way to mail my package to Mexico. Definitely recommend! read more

Great place--super friendly and helpful, with reasonable prices. After several miserable experiences at FedEx trying to ship a difficult item this is my new shipping spot. read more

Owner was the only person in store with a line of customers. He was on his phone and was very rude when I asked for assistance.

I have been using these guys for quite a few years now, and I use them regularly, and I have not experienced a single problem, not even a little glitch. The service is incredibly friendly, and their professionalism is over the top. The business is run by two brothers who share the responsibilities to provide seamless packing and shipping services, and always with a sincere smile and genuine warmth. They actually care about their customers, and their needs. Every package I have sent from them has reached its destination in perfect condition, and on occasion, I have sent sensitive business correspondence and fragile items. I can trust them sending my valuable items and sensitive documents anywhere, without the slightest concern that they will be lost in transit, or damaged during shipping. I live very near this location, and find it extraordinarily convenient, but even if I lived farther away, I would still use them as my go-to shipping store. Their manner is comforting, and they know exactly what they are doing, so they don't waste your time preparing a shipment. I have used a lot of packing and shipping stores in my area, and around the world, and I consider these guys the best. These guys deserve nothing less than a solid five-star review for their stellar customer service, packing services and shipping services. Many thanks to both Don and Bob! read more

This place is awesome. The friendly, efficient service is enough to make me travel across town instead of using the UPS store two blocks from my house. For instance, the owner was boxing up multiple items for a customer in front of me and noticed that I just had one thing, already in a box, labeled, and ready to ship. Instead of making me wait 15 minutes, he takes care of it in 30 seconds. This is great customer service! read more

This is the best Full-Service, Shipping Service in Chicago. I've been to the UPS store, FedEx Office, and the USPS, and these guys make everything SO MUCH EASIER. I'm so happy with their knowledge of services, the availability of services (FedEx wont take US Mail - these guys do) and the appreciative and accommodating attitude by the staff. Thank you! read more

This is the first time in my many long years of life that I have found the PERFECT small business The two owners are incredible, their cooperation superb Impossible to even suggest a minor improvement As perfect as possible read more

convenient, nice owners, almost no lines, and easy UPS drop-off. what else can you ask for?