There are many companies that have a great reputation and added security measures, but if privacy is a concern for you then this might not be your best option. If you need to see your mail right away, you are trusting the company to scan and email your documents to you. This service is another monthly expense, and if you’re running a business from the road and receive a lot of mail, it can add up quickly. The downsides to a virtual mailbox though are price and privacy. It can be great if you don’t get a lot of mail because typically the price depends on mail volume.Īnother advantage to this service is that you can view your mail the day it arrives if you opt to have your mail scanned and sent digitally. This virtual mail service can range anywhere from about $10/month and up, with plans that vary depending on how much mail you get and added fees for forwarding. Many of these companies will also shred or discard unwanted mail upon request. You’ll be notified when you receive mail and can either have it physically forwarded to you or scanned and sent digitally. Most of these companies provide you with an “address” and will receive your mail for you. There are many virtual mail services that offer a wide range of services and prices. If you don’t have a spot you return to regularly, a PO box probably isn’t your best option. Forwarding your mail is also an additional cost. PO boxes cost money and must be factored into your monthly budget. The post office can also forward your mail to another address for a fee, so if you are away for a while but have an address to send it to, you can receive mail that way.Ī PO box can be great for maintaining the most control and privacy with your mail, but there are many limiting factors too. If you have some sort of “home base” where you’ll return regularly, a PO box can be a great option. This solution is great for friends or family to send you mail if you know where you’ll be a week or so ahead of time. Many post offices accept General Delivery, which means you can send mail to a post office and they will hold it for you to pick up.Īlways call the post office beforehand to ensure they accept General Delivery, or you may not get your package. Relying on friends and family for mail and packages.
The challenge of Vanlife mail and package delivery.
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