The UPS Store

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. At The UPS Store one morning, a regular asked the staff, ‘Why does every package here seem to be addressed to “John Smith”?’ With a twinkle in his eye, one of the employees replied, ‘Ah, Mr. Smith is our secret benefactor who pays for all the late-night coffee and snacks!’ The regular laughed heartily, realizing that sometimes life’s mysteries are best left unsolved—especially when they involve free treats.

2. At The UPS Store one day, an anxious delivery driver rushed in, frantically asking if anyone had seen a small package marked ‘Top Secret.’ Finally, someone piped up that they’d seen it tucked behind the counter. Relieved, the driver snatched up the package and dashed out. Later that evening, a regular customer joked with the staff, ‘Hey, did you guys ever figure out what was so top secret?’ With a laugh, one employee replied, ‘Nope, but I bet it wasn’t as important as everyone thought.’

3. At The UPS Store one afternoon, a little girl pointed excitedly and whispered, ‘Mommy, look—why is that box talking?’ Her mother smiled and leaned down, whispering back, ‘Honey, it’s not really talking—it’s just our friendly neighborhood delivery driver recording your package details.’ They both giggled as he waved cheerfully from behind his counter, pretending not to notice their amusement.

4. At The UPS Store one night, a frustrated customer pounded on the counter, demanding, 'How come my package is always delivered by someone who looks like Santa Claus?' A friendly employee smiled and replied, ‘Sir, our deliveries are made year-round by dedicated drivers—Santa just happens to be our mascot!’ The frustrated customer nodded, realizing his mistake, and left with a laugh. From then on, whenever anyone asked about Santa’s deliveries, everyone in town would smile and say, “Oh, that’s just The UPS Store being Santa-friendly.”