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Please provide information about your shipment to estimate the shipping cost. If you’re looking to ship larger items, please contact us to inquire about freight services. This feature is for the following UPS® services:
  • UPS Next Day Air® Early A.M.®
  • UPS Next Day Air®
  • UPS Next Day Air Saver®
  • UPS 2nd Day Air A.M.®
  • UPS 2nd Day Air®
  • UPS 3 Day Select®
  • UPS Ground**
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809 Wheeler St
Ste 110
Ames, IA 50010
US
Phone:
(515) 232-1188(515) 232-1188
8:00 AM - 7:00 PM 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM 9:00 AM - 2:00 PMClosed Today
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Your Packaging: Bring in your own packaging, or rely on our certified packing experts at The UPS Store Ames to pack and ship your item(s). From toys to clothes to fragile items, our certified packing experts are trained in advanced packing techniques and are ready to handle all of your shipping needs.UPS Letter (Express): Flat cardboard envelope; ideal for sending documents, manuscripts, forms, contracts, or receipts.
Size: 12.5-15in x 9.5inUPS Express Box: Express Boxes are versatile and are used with UPS Next Day Air, 2nd Day Air, and International services.UPS Tube (Express): Triangular tube for rolled papers; ideal for documents which must be rolled rather than folded, such as blueprints, charts, maps, drawings, and posters.
Size: 38in. x 6in. x 6in.UPS Pak (Express): Padded, secure, or watertight boxes for sensitive or regulated items; size varies.Number of PackagesNumber of LettersNumber of BoxesNumber of TubesNumber of Paks
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* Rate reflects an estimate of transportation charges only and includes a fuel surcharge.

** Note: The actual rate for UPS Ground may be different than the rate reflected in this online calculator. Visit The UPS Store at 809 Wheeler St Ste 110 Ames, IA to determine whether your rate is different than what is reflected here.

Accessorial charges and optional services will be assessed, and may vary, at The UPS Store point of purchase. Hours may vary by retail location.

Please note: Shipping rates quoted are estimates based on the information you have supplied. Estimated shipping rates do not include Pack and Ship Guarantee, declared value coverage, duties, taxes or other non-routine customs brokerage charges. Other shipping or value-added service charges, surcharges or accessorial charges may apply and your final shipping charge may differ based on your shipper characteristics and the characteristics of, and services requested for, packages actually tendered to UPS. Estimated rates quoted here are based on UPS retail rates and do not include incentives or special programs. This calculator and the estimated rates are provided on an “as is” basis. The UPS Store, Inc., its franchisees and its affiliates are not responsible for errors in information supplied or estimates derived from your information, and shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, punitive or consequential damages of any kind whatsoever with respect to, or any output or results of your reliance on, this calculator or its estimates.

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