I had some old toner cartridges and asked Google where I could recycle them, and Google AI said that The Postal Shoppe on N Alpine Rd has recycling for toner cartridges. I then verified the information on the website for The Postal Shoppe, and it said, "The friendly team at The Postal Shoppe are big fans of the environment and always try to do our part to "keep it green" by recycling whenever and whatever we can." Along with "We encourage the residents and business owners of Rockford, IL to also do their part by using The Postal Shoppe as their recycling center.", along with a listing if items they recycle to include toner cartridges. However, when I arrived at The Postal Shoppe, I found the team anything but friendly. At first, I was told no, they do not do any recycling. When I asked about the website, the staff told me it was "not our problem", and "we don't care", and "we are not responsible for the website". When I pressed them on the information posted on the website, they said it was probably the old owners. So, I asked when the owners changed. They said it was 5 years ago, but again they didn't care and are not responsible. This review is for the attitude of employees at The Postal Shoppe. Instead of "I'm sorry we no longer offer that service. I'll let the owner know to update the website"; it was "not our problem", and "we don't care". To the owners of The Postal Shoppe, if you no longer offer a service that listed on your website, then you should update it. Apparently, it's been at least 5 years since this service was offered. Here's a link for the website: https://www.thepostalshoppes.com/Home-Business/Recycling-Services read more

This is the Alpine location? I try not to go in there anymore than I have to. I miss the other owner. I suppose it's been about three years now that he left. There are a couple counter associates that try to be friendly and helpful, but the owner seems so matter-of-fact, take it or leave it, cut and dry. read more

Needed a Notary Public. The gentleman there was not very helpful and wouldn't witness my signature.

This place was solid for years, so I'm not sure what has changed or if I just changed. But, it seems like every time I go in, I'm let down by something. They don't have QR readers, so it's not a solid choice for Amazon drop offs. Shipping via USPS tends to be far more pricey than going to an actual post office and using a flat rate. I don't know what or if anything can be done, if I'm being honest. But, considering I can go to USPS or an actual UPS store and get what I need done without incurring costs or higher costs, I can't justify using The Postal Shoppe anymore. It makes me sad, because of how close it is to everything else I frequent. read more

I dropped a package off for USPS here. They charged a dollar for the service which I was fine with. But, my package never got shipped. USPS has no record of it ever being entered into their system. When I called the store, they said I had to take it up with USPS. But, USPS never received the package! I can't even file a claim at this point because they don't have the package!!! What am I supposed to do? The Postal Shoppe didn't offer any help and basically said it wasn't their problem. I paid an extra fee so that my package would get to where it needed to go. I am very disappointed with their lack of customer service. I will not be going back. PS. I was a fairly regular customer. Until I actually needed some customer service. Now, I have to find somewhere else to take my business. Please stay away from this shop. They have gone way downhill from what they used to be. read more

Same thing happened to me as another reviewer. Dropped off a FedEx package and got a dropoff receipt. The tracking on the FedEx website shows the package never got scanned, so there is no evidence it entered their possession. I stopped into The Postal Shoppe and asked if they could look for it. The guy was rude and unhelpful, simply insisting it was picked up and not their problem. I talked to FedEx as well, and even though they couldn't do anything for me, at least they weren't rude. Lesson learned: always drop off directly with the carrier. They scan it right then and there, and then the tracking shows they took possession. This package was for a Samsung trade-in, and I'm out $150. Never going there again. read more

Just came back from trying to mail my Christmas package to AZ and knew there was something amiss. They were going to charge me $67 to get my package to AZ by 12/20 and I knew that was higher than other years, so I went to the UPS store on Riverside and the same package was $49. I always did business with them before but now, but don't think I'll be giving them MY business again. read more

I have used this location for the convenience. I am done. I'm sure it's not all their fault. But I will not use them again. I will ship UPS. Even a letter I will box it up. I mailed a document. Took 20 days...sent regular mail. I then sent the document priority mail express. It cost me $60! It took 9 days. No holiday. No bad weather. I cannot seem to get my money back. Post office says I need to deal with postal shoppe. Postal shop says its the post office issue. Can't find a form online to fill out. Tired if the bullshit. Thank you for your great customer service. read more

This happened today. Quote: My friend went to the Postal Shoppe at Edgebrook. A lady was being waited on at one register and then stepped out of line for some reason to allow someone else to check out. My friend was waiting for the guy in front of her to finish his transaction at the other register. The guy in front of my friend finished his transaction, and my friend stepped to the counter. The lady who had stepped out of line at the other registered asked my friend if she could go ahead of my friend. My friend responded, "no". The Postal Shoppe Owner (New Owner) told her "yes". When my friend said no, " I was here first, the Owner said "you should let go ahead of you". As if my friends' time was not as valuable. ??? read more

Over the phone customer service greeting and answering basic questions was great. Will probably drop off a time sensitive FEDEX RETURN there today. It's a bit of a trip (34 miles round trip) from my location to the business. However, with the hope of terrific customer service and hours, I'm going to give it a chance. read more

We were just in the Perryville Postal Shoppe location yesterday and we tried to get 80 color copies of a map for our daughters wedding. The employee made the copies for us. The color on the copies was all wrong, super light and all yellow and the copies had extra lines at the bottom of them so we asked that they be reprinted to match our original. The girl helping us told us she could not do that and that if we wanted more copies we would have to pay for them. We asked for copies that matched our original and she refused. She also refused to refund our money when she would not provide the service that we hired her to provide. The employee who also said she was the manager was extremely condescending toward us. Do not waste your time or money here, there is no integrity to be had with this business. read more

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i went to the Postal Shoppe at Edgebrook. A lady was being waited on at one registar and then stepped out of line for some reason to allow someone else to check out. I'm waiting for the guy in front of me to finish his transaction at the other register. when the guy in front of me finished his transaction I stepped to the counter and the lady who had stepped out of line at the other registered asked if she could go ahead of me, I said no. The "New Owner" told her yes. when I said no, i was here first, he said that I should let her, as if my time isn't as valuable. I wish Larry was still owning this place read more

The owner obviously does realize that we are in 2023 and that all people are created equal. My friend felt very belittled today when she was asked to wait so a Caucasian lady could be serviced although my friend was there first. Not cool! read more

Great place for shipping Best Shipp rate and excellent customer service for all your shipping and packaging needs. read more

The postal shoppe has good old fashioned customer service. The employees are courteous, the store is neat, and I trust them to ship things properly. I do wish they had expanded hours sometimes, but I get that they are a family business. read more

I buy almost everything online and have to ship returns back, sometimes through USPS, Sometimes FedEx, or UPS. This is a one-stop shop for all those services, and they are never annoyed with my frequent drop offs. I also shipped a package to Canada and they offered valuable insight about how to properly prepare the customs receipt, package my item, etc. Occasionally I forget to tape up the box...not often but I'm not perfect! This happened at USPS, and they told me I had to buy a roll of packing tape; they refused to do it for me. When that happened with Postal Shoppe, they taped it up no problem! Small thing, but makes a difference in my busy day. read more

Friendly staff, willing to go that extra mile to help a handicapped elderly lady. Very kind. Efficient. Clean store.

Friendly and fast - they even have wifi service for you if you need to pull up some information to send a package.

I can't not express enough what a blessing McKenzie has been to us. We have been at the Postal Shoppe a lot lately for a number of services. McKenzie has always greeted us with a smile, had a "can do" attitude and been so patient as we are trying to accomplish a variety of tasks. If anyone needs to ship a package, make copies or any other postal related thing, I encourage you to "Support Local" and go to the Postal Shoppe at Edgebrook. She is 5 stars!! . read more

The Postal Shoppe at Edgebrook in Rockford, IL is convenient, affordable, and reliable.

I have been a customer of The Postal Shoppe since Larry first opened it at Edgebrook shopping center with folding tables and plastic table cloths. It was hands-down the best service and best place to ship packages from. It is now under new ownership and unfortunately I cannot say the same for the store under new owners. I went in today to ship something for work. I had a prepaid FedEx label. As I left the box on the counter I was asked if the box needed to be taped shut. I thought this was an odd question since it can't very well be shipped with the box wide open. As I proceeded to leave, the gentleman, who I presume is the new owner, told me there was a charge to tape the box. I verified that that was indeed what he said, there is a charge to tape the box shut . I was a little shocked since I assume packing tape is just a cost of business as a pack and ship. I proceeded to take my package, call Fed Ex, and schedule a pick up at my home. read more

They went out of their way to help me track down what happened to a package I dropped off but didn't keep the tracking number on. Even though it was close to Christmas and the store was busy, Larry scoured the security footage and was able to see exactly what happened. It was a huge help and I am so grateful. read more

Larry, owner, and his entire staff, are courteous and professional. If you want fast and friendly service, please go to The Postal Shoppe in the Edgebrook Shopping Center. Their boxes are very sturdy and very affordable. Larry also supports our Military Servicemen and Servicewomen and Veteran's events. Larry is a businessman of integrity and he is very kind. Please support his business!! read more

I love the Postal Shoppe at Edgebrook. The staff are so friendly, there is never a line. I will gladly pay and extra $1 to avoid going to the post office. read more

Do NOT use this place. I never take the time to leave reviews but this place needs to be exposed for their terrible service. They are AWFUL. I had 2 girls refuse me service and kick me out of the store for not wearing a mask even though they are optional. They were screaming at me to get out, said they don't care if I contact the manger or owner. I told the manager but she just excused their behavior. They have sprayed other customers down with sanitizing spray when they walk through the door. The manager Kim is extremely rude and unprofessional. She's only nice if your package is "ready to go" otherwise look out, she'll huff and puff and roll her eyes about taping up your package and print your shipping label. I go in on the mornings right when they open a lot of the time and the manager opens often when I go in. She's always in the back and takes forever to walk out front. Then when she does, she's doesn't even greet you. She's annoyed that she's has to help the customers. There is always some type of issue with them when I go in so I'm done using this place. None of them enjoy their job so if you want a nice, professional experience, I recommend avoiding this place completely. read more

Great service and great prices for shipping stuff.

Very friendly staff, I had never shipped a package before and they were very helpful. I went to the other post office who were definitely less helpful, I'm glad I came to this location afterwards. Answered all my questions. Definitely will be coming back to this location! read more

Almost always overpriced, they are not interested in helping you find the best value for shipping or they just don't know what they are doing half the time. It is convenient for location, friendly service, easy parking, and usually never a line, but I just spent $30 more than I needed to to ship an item because they either don't know about flat rate shipping or make more money if they use another service. Lesson learned, next time I'll go to the post office. read more

It pains me to give 1 star, but I don't want anyone to make the same mistake I made. Everyone that works at the Postal Shoppe is exceptionally nice and helpful. However, their prices are much more expensive than the post office (about $10 more per item). I have never shipped large items through them, only small boxes and padded envelopes. I figure I have lost over $200 by shipping things through them as opposed to going through the post office directly. read more

They Charge $1 to use debit or credit card. Prices are not close enough to the post office to make it worth it(if you mail alot of items because you sell on eBay or something), go to the post office,i believe this is mentioned in another review as well. Also, the wait time was long and the line was out the door by the time we left, could have been a busy time, but was disappointed to get to the counter to find overpriced shipping/purchasing and extra cost to use debit card. read more

I have had a box at The Postal Shoppe practically from the day they opened. I'm rarely home and it's so reassuring to know my deliveries will be safe until I can pick them up, and they'll even sign for packages if necessary. Did I mention they text and e-mail you when you have a delivery so you don't have to waste time stopping by to check? If you don't have a box, they will still accept one for you if you stop by and tell them and only pay $3.00! Larry the owner will try to accommodate your needs however he can. They can ship anything! Nice place. read more

Wonderful local business. They are super knowledgeable with everything to do with shipping - boxes, delivery times, packaging requirements, tracking, all the fine details. The owners are very sharp and professional - they really know their stuff. This has helped me out many times. I've also been using their mailbox service for years and it is an incredible value. It's by far the best way to receive mail and packages. I always enjoy going there. read more