ITGeek Posted January 27, 2016 Posted January 27, 2016 I recall reading a thread about US mail forwarding service to the Philippines. It mentioned a service based in California gives you a physical US address for mail and package delivery. They scanned the envelopes and you select which ones you want opened, scanned and forwarded if needed. For the life of me, I can't find that thread. Could use some help. Anyone use this type of service? What are costs? Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robert k Posted January 27, 2016 Posted January 27, 2016 I recall reading a thread about US mail forwarding service to the Philippines. It mentioned a service based in California gives you a physical US address for mail and package delivery. They scanned the envelopes and you select which ones you want opened, scanned and forwarded if needed. For the life of me, I can't find that thread. Could use some help. Anyone use this type of service? What are costs? Thanks! I used the Google site search (I always use the site search, not thread, not by title) at the top right of the page( Mail Forwarding) and I got this http://www.philippines-expats.com/topic/20133-mail-forwarding-services-latest-and-greatest/ I hope it helps both the link and the tip on how to search. :cheersty: 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tukaram (Tim) Posted January 27, 2016 Posted January 27, 2016 I believe I was reply #6 on that thread. Lots of good info in the thread and I am still using the same service now. I use Traveling Mailbox. I signed up with them mostly because they have a Dallas, TX address - I am from Dallas. It just seemed to convenient (you can choose from a few states - I think they are really in North Carolina? Their website is hosted in Canada). Been with them 3 years and very happy with the service. Most of my important mail I just download the pdf from their site, I really don't need the original of retirement annual statements, but having a copy on my computer is good. Over the years I have had them forward 2 driver's license, an ATM card, 4 or 5 credit cards, and they have deposited a couple checks for me, never had a problem with them. On kind of a similar subject... I use faxzero for free faxes. I have had insurance and bank papers mailed to my forwarding address. I print the pdf, fill it all out, scan it into the computer, and use the free fax service to send it bank to whoever needs it. Works great :tiphat: 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlwaysRt Posted January 27, 2016 Posted January 27, 2016 I am using my Uncle's address still but in addition to TravelingMailbox I have looked at MailboxForwarding, and PostScanMail. All three are .com websites. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
intrepid Posted January 27, 2016 Posted January 27, 2016 Here's the one I've been using out of Florida. Been more than a year and they have great customer service. I visited their physical location last year and they were very helpful. Even gave the most clear instructions on obtaining our Florida driver's license. Took about a whole 20 minutes and my wife and I walked out of the local DMV with our new Florida license which is good for 8 years and renewable the first time my snail mail. 16 years before I need to consider a return! By the way, their prices are pretty good also. https://www.sbimailservice.com/index.html 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
earthdome Posted January 27, 2016 Posted January 27, 2016 I also used traveling mailbox. Worked great for me. In 2 years I only needed to forward mail to the Philippines twice. I used a Florida address which is nice since Florida does not have a state income tax. I also got a Florida phone number using MagicJack. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
intrepid Posted January 27, 2016 Posted January 27, 2016 I used a Florida address which is nice since Florida does not have a state income tax. Yes earthdome, I almost forgot that. It was the #1 reason for me getting a Florida service! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GregZ Posted January 30, 2016 Posted January 30, 2016 I use www.GoodSamMailService.com Been with them for 2 years. Clearview, Florida address. I don't use the Good Sam RV club but joined them to get the mail service discount. Second year got the discount without renewing that membership. They scan, fee; shred, free; mail at cost. Did Florida MagicJack like earthdome also. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maxheadspace Posted May 26, 2016 Posted May 26, 2016 When I was living in the Middle East, I used Annapolis Post Box in Annapolis, Maryland, USA. It was a small business owned and operated by a wonderful woman who ran the business with a personal touch. I suspect pretty much anything can be negotiated with her. Fees were reasonable, but it was a few years ago so I don't recall exactly. I only used US Postal Service for mail forwarding, and she worked with me on how to reflect my address so as not to look like a letter forwarding box. Here's the link: http://www.annapolispostbox.com/mailboxes.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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