The UPS Store

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. One morning, a regular heard an odd announcement over The UPS Store’s intercom: ‘Attention please—your package has arrived, but it’s not here yet.’ Since then, everyone jokes that there must be a secret warehouse somewhere. Soon after, neighbors started leaving packages outside the store with notes like ‘Found in the park!’ or ‘Delivered to the library!’ Just when you thought they’d found the mystery, someone spotted a tiny sign taped inside the door: “Packages delivered… eventually.” Everyone laughed and shook their heads, knowing that’s just how things work at The UPS Store.

2. While waiting for her package one afternoon, a regular noticed something peculiar on the store’s digital sign: ‘Today is your lucky day! Free coffee for everyone inside.’ Curious, she walked in only to hear the manager announce, ‘But please, no more than two cups per customer.’ Soon, the place turned into a bustling café, with people crowding around to grab their free brew. A delivery driver even brought his truck full of packages closer to get an extra cup! Eventually, the manager had to shout over the noise: ‘Alright, last round of coffee!’ And just like that, The UPS Store became famous for its daily happy hour—until someone finally asked if they could buy some stamps too.

3. While sorting through packages in the back room of The UPS Store, a delivery driver stumbled upon an old, dusty violin hidden among boxes. Nobody seemed to claim it, and its origins were a mystery. Intrigued by its beauty, the delivery driver decided to keep it as a surprise for his wife. Months later, while unpacking boxes one evening, she exclaimed, 'Honey, what’s this?' Turned out, their neighbor had accidentally sent her a violin from his son's orchestra.'

4. While sorting through packages in the back room of The UPS Store, a delivery driver found a mysterious note attached to an envelope: 'This package will deliver itself.' Curious, he opened it and found nothing but a small piece of paper inside reading: ‘Please deliver this note to Mr. Johnson on 123 Main St.’ Below was scribbled: “P.S. Don’t forget to laugh!” Turns out, it was just a prank from one of their neighbors who loved practical jokes.