The Scottsdale Main Post Office Postmaster Jeffrey C. Day notified 1,100 P.O. Box customers that at the new facility location, the current PO Box is unavailable.
The current post office is being moved to a new location so the hospital can expand.
Here is a copy of the letter that the Scottsdale Postmaster delivered to his customers:
August, 26, 2008
Postal Customer
PO Box ****
Scottsdale, AZ
Dear Postal Customer
As you may have heard, the Scottsdale Main Post Office will be moving to a new location - 1776 N Scottsdale Rd. Scottsdale AZ 85257-9998. Our projected move date is Saturday, September 27, 2008. The Scottsdale Main will be closed on the move date, but all services will resume the following Monday. If the date changes, notification we will be posted in our box lobby.
Your current PO Box Number is ****
Your New Box Number will be ****
At the new facility, your current PO Box number is unavailable. If you choose to accept the new box number for your PO Box, you won't need to do anything at this time. If you would like to explore different options, please call 480-949-1448 and we will be happy to assist you.
Sincerely,
Jeffrey C. Day
Postmaster
Folks - I was aware the post office was moving. I never would have thought the US Postal Service would delete my address I have had for 10 years! I am just in complete shock folks.
The USPS website has a page titled po box service take a look what the post office says about PO Boxes: "Get your mail when and where you want it with a secure Post Office Box. It’s permanent. You can move around, but your PO Box address stays the same."
Having to change an address for a small business can cost hundreds - to thousands of dollars. With a new PO Box address a small business will have to print new post cards, labels, business cards, stickers, signs, and more.
The Mayor is aware of this situation involving 1,100 Scottsdale residents.
