“*Read this if you Need to Do Amazon Return with UPS dropoff! *
Found This "Ups Authorized Shipper" today On Waze. Their name is Boxes and Bytes .
Thought I'd give it a try on the way home to do my Amazon return!
Right off the bat Lou was already trying to help me the moment i walked in . He told me it was free to ship and referred me to smithtown UPS store.
Now I'm posting this because not only was he super nice and super patient cause I can be real slow sometimes . .
He told me they will just scan the QR code and take me return. He was being 100% honest and didn't wanna charge a fee for the email. However. I was like Hold Up wait a minute... I've been to both smithtown and brentwood.. and Both times they couldn't scan the QR Code. They also required "email label to a friend" and charged fee for printing.. Now the difference is, which Lou explained to me.. cause I thought this was normal.. they are offical UPS owned storefronts.. they have a contract with UPS and are credited by Amazon Hence the FREE return part.
So this was a revelation for both of us haha.
So long story Short.. If your gonna be paying for Amazon returns even if it's just a few bucks.. Support your local businesses. And save the extra drive cause B&B is right around the corner.
I FOUND MY designated place for returns and I'm super glad about it cause Amazon been screwing up orders left and right.
30 -40 minutes round trip before vs. 10 minutes. Glad I found them today! Thanks for takin the time today Lou! Appreciate you ?
Ps. If your return ain't loading they also have wifi you can connect to for sent the labels. LIFESAVER!”
“I always come here to send out return packages and the staff are always very kind and efficient. Today I had to do an international return and it seemed very daunting but Caitlyn (hopefully I spelled that right) walked me through the whole process and was incredibly kind and patient. She even checked to see how I was doing on the paperwork while she was helping other customers. Incredible customer service!!”
“I was expecting an important shipment from the UK. I got the notification that it had cleared Customs so I decided to go to the local disti center.
The female coordinator could not have been nicer. As trucks were wizzing out to deliveries, she managed to get my little package for me and save me important time and effort.
I so appreciate the above and beyond service she delivered today!
Just really caring and World Class!
Thank you!”
“I like the East Islip Store. Employees are all very nice. Store is clean. Copy & Print Area always fast to use. UNFORTUNATELY, the App Download did NOT work when I was IN the Store. ERROR MSG. Cashier unable to hep. I lost out on a POINTS Promo.”
“As someone unfamiliar with the shipping process, I encountered a very nice staff member here. He clearly explained what I needed to do, making the entire process quick and comfortable. Additionally, the location is easily accessible and parking is convenient.”
8:30AM - 6:30PM
173 N Main St, Sayville
Shipping Centers
“Polite friendly and efficient is all I experience when going to my local UPS store.
They are genuinely courteous and they deal with a decent amount of BS, but stay above it.”
“The all-in-one everything Office store. It's always clean and well stocked and competitively priced. Also, their app has gotten better with online in-store pickups, which I appreciate.”
“I have been a Staples Customer for at least 5 years now. I purchase the majority of my Small Business office and tech items there. I am very satisfied as a small business owner.”
8:30AM - 6:30PM
1070 Middle Country Rd, Selden
Shipping Centers
“It was very crowded this visit. The line was to the door. But the associates moved quickly to get each customer taken care. Once it was my turn I was through in a jiffy. And I was returning 2 items”
“I live in Camden, South Carolina. An Ebay package I was sending to Syosset, NY accidentally got sent to someone in Mt. Sinai, NY. We called and Mike has been going above and beyond the call of duty! Package has been found, and will get to the proper place! Thanks so much!”
“Griselda provide a awesome service. she handle all my paperwork to Dmv.. went as far and obtaining a new tittle needed for my dmv transaction, i highly recommend”
“I went specifically here due to reviews after being told my save the dates for my wedding were too thick with a wax seal to mail by other post offices. I was so close to having to open every single envelope and do it all over again. Until I went here! The clerk Danielle was so helpful! She made sure I had the right stamp that way it will be hand cancelled and won’t be an issue when mailing. She was so polite and even ran to make sure my postage made it on the truck for the day! I can’t thank her enough! She saved me HOURS of my time and HOURS of my hard work! I will definitely be coming back to Oakdale post office to send out my wedding invites! :)”
8:30AM - 6:30PM
2168 Nesconset Hwy, Stony Brook
Shipping Centers
“Just want to acknowledge a young man named Drew he was the most polite young man I have ever encountered. He is an asset to UPS customers look for good customer service his mannerism exceeds this Ty Drew”
“This is my hometown. This is the eagle as we call it. Flaps its wings on the hour. It hasn't worked and I don't even know how long like 40 years? I can't remember the last time it flapped I think it was in the '80s sometimes and it wouldn't even flap on the right time at all or even consistently during the day night or whatever.
So they just fixed it. It's all beautiful and I wanted to go down and take some pictures of it and just be in that space again.
It's such a beautiful post office. Probably one of the nicest ones on the island for sure. Especially with its unique eagle.
You did such a good job restoring it It is absolutely gorgeous. I didn't even see it in the best of light but it is magnificent.
I love my hometown and I love this post office and the center itself. There's something just Norman Rockwell magical about it. Americana stuck in time as it captured in a painting by the man himself.”
“The. Assistant manager was so helpful. I couldn't figure out how to do the qr code so he asked if he could see my phone and he figured it out. I was so grateful for his help. It said error when I cried it. Thank you UPS”
“Went to the Patchogue Staples because I desperately needed a new desk chair. The gentlemen that I worked with were wonderful, helpful, friendly and so wanted to make sure that I received exactly what I needed. I was so impressed with them because in a time when associates in any retail store really don't care or want to work, these guys were fantastic. Thank you Patchogue Staples.”
“Every time I go in there they workers are having a party, swinging from the lamps, dancing, blaring the music, drinking cocktails. I think I smell weed sometimes too. I usually hang out for a couple of songs and then leave buzzed, I usually forget to mail my letters LOL. Did anyone ever play that game with with the postage scale they are always playing? SO FUN!”
8:30AM - 6:30PM
34 E Main St, Smithtown
Shipping Centers
“? Google Review: The UPS Store – Smithtown, NY (34 E Main St)
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
This Smithtown UPS location is a total win. The store is clean, well-organized, and easy to navigate. There’s plenty of parking, which makes drop-offs and errands super convenient. The staff are friendly, knowledgeable, and always ready to help—whether you're shipping, printing, or just grabbing supplies.
They’ve got boxes for sale and a solid selection of other shipping essentials. I used them for my Amazon returns, and the process was smooth and fast. Highly recommend this spot for anyone in the area looking for reliable service with a smile.
? Boomsauce Scale (Google Review Edition)
• ?️ B – Basura
Total flop. Poor service, messy space, and not worth the trip.
• ? BS – Basic Sauce
Meh. It’s okay, but nothing memorable. You expected more.
• ? BS+ – Better Sauce
Solid experience. Good service, decent selection, worth checking out.
• ? BS++ – Best Sauce
Great team, clean space, and reliable service. Would recommend.
• ? BS+++ – Boomsauce Elite
Top-tier. Friendly staff, spotless store, and smooth transactions every time.
Boomsauce Score: ? BS+++ – Boomsauce Elite
Smithtown UPS makes shipping feel effortless. A local gem for all your packaging needs.”
“The gentleman who works here saved me from my own carelessness more than once. Besides that everything is as timely as the system and volume of customers will permit.”
“store Team Member extremely helpful and pleasant to work with. completed my order in far less time than originally anticipated. Strongly recommend Staples for any printing needs.”
“I sent 4 boxes, I was afraid because of the negative comments. But I have to tell you that everything arrived as well as I sent it. The only thing is that two of my boxes were dirty with oil on the outside. I didn't send oil, but apparently some oil was spilled near my boxes and dirty two. Everything arrived very quickly. It only took 17 days.”
“I love the convenience and location of this post office. You can easily find parking and the staff is friendly and knowledgeable. There are off peak times, when I have been in and out for a few minutes. I’ve gone in and done returns and they even scan QR code so they’re pretty high-tech. Highly recommend this location.”
“Impeccable service, professionalism knowledgeable. This staff goes above and beyond they treated me so kind. They were so helpful so on point with everything that needed to be done for me the way they treat their customers. The people in their community is just amazing. They were so caring to my needs. They helped me figure everything out and got me all set and I can’t say thank you enough to Brianna and the other ladies that helped us I want to say thank you so much for helping me today and going above and beyond as they did I appreciate them so much, you just don’t get service like that anymore. They are the real deal there. And once again, I really want to thank Brianna for helping me get through this and figure everything out for me and just making my day better. She puts a smile on everyone’s face.”