The UPS Store

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. One morning, a little girl walked into The UPS Store and asked the clerk, ‘Why does that box keep winking at me?’ Everyone looked around but saw nothing unusual. Suddenly, an old delivery driver chuckled and said, ‘That’s just our friendly neighborhood mailbox, kid.’ Everyone burst out laughing, realizing it was just an ordinary mail slot playing tricks on the light. From then on, whenever someone mentioned the store, they’d wink knowingly, whispering, “It’s probably just The UPS Store being… well, The UPS Store.”

2. In the early afternoon, an elderly gentleman entered The UPS Store to drop off some packages. As he approached the counter, he noticed something unusual on the conveyor belt—a small, brightly colored box wrapped in festive paper. Puzzled but intrigued, he picked it up and inspected its label. Curious, he opened it carefully, revealing a tiny handwritten note that read: ‘Happy Holidays from your secret admirer!’ Inside was a chocolate bar and a smiley face sticker. Turns out, it was just a friendly neighborhood prankster having fun with everyone.

3. A package arrived one day with no return address or label. The clerk placed it on the counter, puzzled. A regular passing by noticed it and picked up the box curiously. He opened it carefully, only to find a note inside that read: ‘Dear Clerk, I forgot my lunch today—can you please bring me a sandwich?’ A neighbor overheard and burst out laughing, saying, ‘Next time, leave a tip!’

4. At closing time, a small dog darted into The UPS Store, barking frantically as if chasing something invisible. Inside, everyone froze for a moment, then burst out laughing when they saw it was just the store manager’s tiny terrier, who every day after work raced around the counter in his usual game of tag with himself. The UPS Store employees exchanged amused glances, knowing that tomorrow would bring another hilarious adventure from their canine co-worker.