About this location
A few stories people tell about this place
1. It was an ordinary Monday morning in downtown Chicago when a delivery driver noticed something peculiar outside The UPS Store. As he unloaded packages into the dimly lit loading bay, a soft humming sound filled the air—eerily similar to the whir of old-school typewriters from decades ago. Curious, the driver followed the sound and found an ancient typewriter sitting on a dusty shelf, its keys clicking softly as if typing away secret messages no one had seen for years. A nearby sign read 'Free Typing Lessons.' Smiling, he thought maybe it was just an old employee’s prank, but decided to give it a try anyway. Turns out, it taught him how to write the perfect cover letter—and landed him his dream job.
2. It was a quiet Tuesday afternoon in Phoenix when a regular asked the clerk, ‘Do you ever wonder if those packages deliver themselves?’ The clerk smiled and replied, ‘Well, sir, they do have their own little trucks!’ Just then, a delivery driver walked in, muttering something about an unruly package. The regular laughed and said, “See? They’re alive alright!” And everyone had a good laugh.
3. It was a typical Wednesday morning in sunny Los Angeles when a delivery driver pulled up to The UPS Store. As he unloaded packages from his truck, something unusual caught his eye—a small, brightly colored box sitting innocently on the loading dock. Curious, he picked it up and noticed a tiny note attached: ‘Please deliver to Mr. Johnson.’ There was no address or phone number. After a moment’s hesitation, he shrugged and said, ‘Hey, someone must be waiting for it,’ and continued his route. Later that day, an elderly gentleman named Mr. Johnson received a package addressed to himself—containing nothing but the note and a smile.’
4. It was a slow Thursday afternoon in Miami when a delivery driver opened the door to The UPS Store and found himself face-to-face with a very chatty parrot. The bird started talking non-stop about his favorite football team and how much he loved watching games on Sundays. The confused delivery driver tried to respond politely but ended up agreeing that yes, indeed, American football was quite entertaining—even though he had no idea what the guy was actually saying. Finally, a neighbor walked in and asked if everything was okay; upon seeing the chattering parrot, she laughed and said, ‘Oh, you must be new here—this happens every Thursday.’