“*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.”
“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
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”
“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”
“Really great USPS location that's clean and has wonderful staff. Line usually moves fast and the postal staff are very helpful. Always assist in making sure that the cheapest shipping possible as well. Postal carriers are the best as well, appreciate them!”
“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! :)”
“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.”
“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.”
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.”
8:30AM - 6:30PM
173 N Main St, Sayville
Shipping Centers
“After a rough day trying to find and use shippers at other locations, what a breath of fresh air/pleasure it was dealing with the: friendly, knowledgeable, professionals at the Sayville UPS Store! Specifically, Angela’s depth of experience really put my mind at ease as she worked through the shipping of my unusually shaped/weighted packages, destination and out of country payee of shipping fee. All handled with such enthusiasm and friendliness! As I was writing this, she even called to let me know that the packages were wrapped carefully with kid gloves and out the door faster than expected! Wow! Additionally, shout out to Collin whom I initially called there to see if they were up to the task, who was just as professional and knowledgeable, and was able to answer all my questions in a friendly/reassuring manner! Thank you all for being so accommodating! I WOULD RECOMMEND THIS STORE TO EVERYONE!”
8:30AM - 6:30PM
1070 Middle Country Rd, Selden
Shipping Centers
“Today i had to return a Amazon pkg & Steven assisted me….he was accomodating, personable, courteous & knowledgeable!!! ….hes also a notary & handled paperwork i needed notarized promptly & easily!!! He is truly an asset to UPS & should b commended!!
In addition, the staff at this location r always very helpful & there is never a long wait, they handle customers quickly!!!”
“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!”
“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.”
“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.”
“This is the best post office in my area. Any time I use this post office to send a pkg or letter it gets sent out very quickly and tracks immediately. The people who work there are very polite and helpful. I will not use any other post office for my mail needs.”
9:30AM - 2:30PM
101 Federal Plaza, Central Islip
Shipping Centers
“Postal workers here have always been polite and helpful; however, Jesse deserves special mention:
We were expecting a shipment of live chicks. Tracking the shipment, we discovered that it had been delayed at Jamaica and was scheduled to be delivered the following day instead -- Obviously not great for live baby birds.
Jesse helped investigate -- and when they arrived later in the day, he drove them over to our house personally to deliver them!
(FYI, for those who don't raise chickens and wonder how they can survive the trip: Before they hatch, chickens absorb the remains of the yolk inside the egg and use it for nutrition/hydration over the first two or three days. A heat pack is added to the box to help them stay warm, and obviously there is special care in handling and delivery.)”
“USPS of EAST ISLIPBravery Honor Loyalty Sacrifice On the frontlines serving our communities in unwavering commitment and dedication honoring state and federal guidelines operating on top priority for safety. To the call of duty in these critical times for customer fulfillment collaborated with Ups SurePost bringing prestige first class service to residents and businesses. In professionalism, respect and great dignity.Structural Honor Service Excellence”
“These guys printed me a large sized professional poster for a scientific conference. The quality was great and the staff professional. They also helped me relocate the receipt for it three weeks later, so yeah = these guys are the best!”
7:30AM - 9PM
2626 Middle Country Rd, Centereach
Shipping Centers
“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.”