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Pack, Mail, & Ship

The staff at Total Choice Shipping & Printing are expertly trained in all aspects of packaging, and we specialize in packing and shipping antique items. We have all box sizes, bubble wrap, packing peanuts, tape, and other tools and materials that allow us to pack and ship your antiques to withstand any abuse the carriers might ‘throw’ at them. And if we pack it for you, we guarantee it for insurability.

Pack it, mail it, ship it — however you want it.

Grandma’s sewing table, a 200 year-old coo-coo clock, an original Gutenberg Bible, a Ming Dynasty vase, you get it—OLD stuff otherwise called antiques. Most of us need to ship antiques sometime in our lives, but if you don’t know the tricks behind antique shipping, it can be a disaster.

Did you know that anything shipped via UPS, FedEx, DHL or the US Postal Service must be packed well enough to sustain a 4-foot drop without breaking?

What packaging services do you offer?

Custom Box Making

Our custom corrugated boxes are designed to fit your items’ exact dimensions. When a plain corrugated box is not big enough or strong enough for your stuff, we can build a custom box for almost anything. we can custom-build boxes to fit practically anything. We also pack your items so they’ll make it through the transportation network in one piece. If it needs a corrugated box, we can build it!

Here’s all the boxes we can build:

Custom Crate Building

We can build a crate for some of the toughest packaging. We can build custom crates for your favorite antique rocking chair or grandfather clock. When it comes to crating, size does not matter at Total Choice Shipping & Printing. Our crates are custom-designed to fit your exact needs in order to save both time and money. Whatever you need, Total Choice can build it!

Here’s all the crates we can build:

Decorative Mailers

Make Your Next Special Occasion Extra Special With A Decorative Mailer! When you need to send a gift or special letter and want it to look festive, but you don’t want go to the trouble or expense to gift-wrap it, Total Choice Shipping & Printing has a great solution.

We stock a nice variety of decorative mailers with different themes like Happy Birthday, and Happy Holidays along with non-holiday-specific versions with brightly-colored, festive coverings that give your gifts “a little something extra”.

So, next time you’re in a hurry and need to ship something with a party theme, come to Total Choice Shipping & Printing. We’ll pack, ship it, and get it there on time for that special occasion.

Packaging Supplies

We have a box to fit almost anything and all the packing and moving supplies you need.

Here are some of the items we have available:

  • Boxes — Over 80 different sizes — single wall and double wall — all at great prices!
  • Specialty Boxes — Artwork, laptops/computers, golf clubs, furniture, extra-large, extra-long
  • Packing Peanuts
  • Bubble-Wrap — Buy it by the foot or by the roll
  • Tape — Heavy-duty poly-tape, made for packing & shipping
  • Tape Guns — Simplify your life–cut your packing time in half.
  • Mailing Tubes — For artwork, posters, blueprints, swords, etc.
  • Padded Envelopes — Several sizes
  • CD, DVD, and Photo Mailers
  • Custom Box Making — We can custom-make a box to fit (almost) anything
  • Need a bunch of boxes or packing materials? — We can custom-order large quantities

Professional Packing

We professionally pack and ship your fragile, valuable, large, and awkward items. We are certified retail packing specialists who treat your items as if we were packing our own. We stock over 80 box sixes and keep plenty of styrofoam peanuts, bubble-wrap, tape, specialty boxes (artwork, laptops, double-wall, etc.), and other packing materials on hand. We can even custom-make a box for those elk antlers or car bumpers.

Professional packing comes with a “Packed to Perfection” guarantee so you have peace of mind that your items are packed to meet or exceed all carrier requirements. So, if any damage or loss occurs during transit — we guarantee it for insurability.

What mailing services do you offer?

Direct Mail Marketing

The explosion of digital communications has created an environment of chaos when it comes reaching current or potential customers; email, text, Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, etc. It seems like every time you turn around, there is a new way to contact someone electronically. Unfortunately, people are (more and more) likely to ignore your message simply because there is too much, and it’s easy to “delete”.

Direct Mail Marketing has been around as long as the mail, so many people view it as “old school”, but the fact is, direct mail is making a major comeback as a marketing and communications tool because it is not electronic. The US Postal Service goes by or delivers to every address in the US six days/week, so they are able to deliver marketing materials efficiently and effectively to virtually everyone in the country.

We understand how to use direct mail to your best advantage for marketing and messaging while keeping a tight grip on your budget.

Our direct mail service includes:

Every Door Direct Mail (EDDM)

Whether you already have a contact list, need to purchase one, or want to do an Every Door Direct Mail (EDDM) campaign for the zip code(s) you service, we have the expertise to help. We have been successfully designing, printing, and managing direct mail projects for over 10 years, and are very familiar with the United States Postal Service’s requirements on design and logistics. We can help you make it as easy as possible!

Recent studies show that direct mail still has an incredible advantage over other marketing methods, such as paid search, social media, and more. Take advantage and get a leg up on your competition with a full-service mailing and hit the households that matter most to you!

Mail It For Me™

Total Choice is proud to offer a mailing service for all of your stationery. We take the hassle out of your project so that you can send out what you need with ease. Plus, unlike other printers, we don’t limit your ability to design your envelope when you choose Mail it for Me™. So you can still send out beautiful envelopes styled to match your project, without sacrificing on convenience!

All of our greeting cards, invitations, and stationery have Mail it for Me™ available. Simply order envelopes with your project, select Mail it for Me™, and then style your envelopes the way you want!

Mailbox Rental

Renting a private mailbox is the most efficient way to receive your mail and packages. Small office and home office business operators have used private mailboxes for decades to help manage their business. Private citizens use them for safety, security, and convenience.

Why rent a Private Mailbox?

  • Use a Street Address instead of a residential address or P.O. Box — better for business and personal mail and packages.
  • You’ll have 24 hour access to your mail — Our mailbox area is brightly lit and secure.
  • Free package receiving — We accept packages and mail from the Post Office, UPS, FedEx, DHL, and couriers — never miss a delivery again! We’ll sign for it and keep it safe until you can pick it up.
  • Free “Mail Check” — Call ahead to see if you have mail — no wasted trips.
  • Email & text notification—We can email or text you when that important letter or package is delivered.
  • Security & Safety — Our mailbox lobby is lit and secured 24/7.
  • Mail Forwarding — Do you travel and fret about your mail piling up? We can forward it to you overnight, weekly, monthly, or on demand.
  • Anonymity & Privacy — Your information is safe with us.
  • Permanent Address — Do you move frequently? Tired of your mail “chasing” you? Problem solved.
  • Separate your Business from your Personal mail — If you run a business from your home, it’s a good idea to have a separate business address.

When you rent a private mailbox at Total Choice Shipping & Printing you get a “real” street address. It creates a more professional appearance for your business and is easier for customers to find you on line.

Digital Mailbox Rental

Most communications today have migrated to a “digital” environment—email, text, twitter, Instagram, etc. Now traditional, old-school mail is following suit by moving to a digital platform that allows you to receive and manage your letter mail and packages – without ever touching an envelope or box – all from your PC or smart device. And you can do it from anywhere in the world!

When you “rent” a digital mailbox from Total Choice Shipping & Printing, you get a street address in Grinnell, IA that allows you to have all letter mail and packages sent to us. Once we receive an item, you decide via an online app what to do with it.

Available Digital Mailbox services include:

  • Scan the envelope so you can see who sent it
  • Open and scan the contents so you can read remotely
  • Forward the mail and packages you need to keep
  • Shred the mail you don’t need or want
  • Deposit checks you receive in the mail
  • Set up a local phone number & voice mail

All of this can be done via your PC, smart phone, laptop or tablet—any device with an Internet connection. We’ll make managing your mail and packages as simple as sending a text or posting on Facebook.

Frequently Asked Questions

Direct mail marketing is one of the most effective tools you can you use to reach the clients that matter most. In fact, response rates to direct mail are typically 5 times higher than that of social media, paid search ads, and email campaigns. Especially (and perhaps most surprisingly) with the younger generations: physical mail stands out and leaves a lasting impression.


We are also proud to offer Informed Delivery, an interactive tool by the USPS that goes hand in hand with your direct mailing campaign. This digital enhancement to standard mail increases engagement and return, and helps you interact with your clients in new and exciting ways! Plus, it lets you know in real time how your mailing is doing, including when it has been received by various regions and how many people are clicking through to your website. The proof is in the data!

Not at all! In fact, compared to other forms of marketing, direct mail and Every Door Direct Mail (EDDM) are really competitive, especially given the potential for conversion that mail pieces provide. If you want a quote that is more specific to your needs, please email us: design@totalchoicegrinnell.com

 

For direct mail, we can often save you money on postage with bulk rates (especially with large lists)! If you don't have a list, we can also help you by providing a list with the target demographics you are looking for.

 

To learn more about EDDM postage prices, check out the USPS's page on EDDM.

It’s easy! Simply provide your content and we’ll take care of the rest!. Our talented team of designers will create a mail piece that is perfect for your campaign and that also meets the requirements of the United States Postal Service. Once you have approved your mail piece’s design, we’ll take care of printing it, and even prepare and deliver it to the Post Office for distribution. You never even need to leave your home or office!

Many people assume that the design and print process for mailings are lengthy and costly, but that isn’t true. We can turn around direct mail projects with great efficiency. A lot of it depends on the design process and how quickly proofs are adjusted or approved. In most cases, we can get a mailing out the door in a week or so.

We print your guests addresses to your envelopes and our team will professionally assemble your order, including folding, collating, stuffing, and sealing. Once your order is ready to mail, we even take it to the post office for you and take the hassle out of postage. Postcard stamp? Regular stamp? 2 ounce stamp? We’ll take the guesswork out of it and handle it for you!

Most projects are mailed out within 3-5 business days. It all depends on how long it takes for you to approve your Mail It For Me™ proof. Be sure to watch your email!

Yes! We can mail around the world! Extra fees will apply if you have any international addresses in your list, but we’ll be sure to let you know about that when your proof comes to you, so there won’t be any hidden surprises.

We believe in the power of simplicity, so what you see is what you get. The only added fees we have are for international addresses, and we’ll let you know about those before it’s too late.

Yes! Everyone always gets a keepsake copy included with their Mail It For Me™ projects. We’ll send you one free of charge for you to keep with your other special memories.

No problem! Simply order more in quantity than is on your guest list, and we'll send all of the extras directly to you.

What shipping services do you offer?

DHL Shipping

We are a DHL ServicePoint Partner. Total Choice Shipping & Printing gives you easy and convenient access to the world’s largest international shipping network at very competitive rates. We can help you with your international shipping needs.

DHL shipping services included:

FedEx Shipping

We are a FedEx Authorized ShipCenter which means we can provide you with scheduled daily FedEx pick-ups and convenient access to FedEx Ground®, FedEx Express® and FedEx International products and services.

FedEx shipping services included:

Freight Shipping

We can ship (almost) anything (almost) anywhere in the world regardless of size, shape, or weight. We can choose from over 40 different freight, LTL, air cargo and sea container carriers to ensure your freight arrives on-time, intact, and at the right price.

Freight shipping services included:

Furniture Shipping

Need to ship sofas, chairs, desks, beds, dressers, tables, or other large furniture? We understand that most furniture is too large or too heavy to ship with FedEx, UPS, or the Post Office, our shipping experts are here to help figure out the logistics. Whether it’s a single chair, or an entire house full we’ve got your covered!

Furniture shipping services included:

International Shipping

Our shipping experts know exactly how to pack, document, and ship your items to arrive safely and on time to [almost] anywhere in the world.

International shipping services included:

Specialty Shipping

The Mona Lisa, your 5-year-old’s ceramic giraffe, a miniature statue of David, an Andy Warhol painting—a hand-blown bowl—it’s all artwork and requires special handling and packaging for shipping.

Did you know that anything shipped via UPS, FedEx, DHL or the US Postal Service must be packed well enough to sustain a 3-foot drop without breaking?

The staff at Total Choice Shipping & Printing is expertly trained in all aspects of packaging, and we specialize in packing and shipping artwork. We stock special boxes made specifically for framed art and dozens of other box sizes, bubble wrap, packing peanuts, tape, and other tools and materials that allow us to pack and ship your artwork to withstand any abuse the carriers might ‘throw’ at it. And if we pack it for you, we guarantee it for insurability

UPS Authorized Shipping Outlet

We are a UPS Authorized Shipping Outlet (ASO) so we are experts on all UPS options and services.

UPS shipping services included:

UPS picks up from Total Choice Shipping & Printing daily, so you can be certain your shipments receive the fast and efficient service you’ve come to expect from UPS.

US Postal Service

We are an official USPS Approved Shipper which qualifies us to provide several convenient postal products and services.

USPS (Domestic & International) shipping services included:

Whether you need a single stamp, or want to get a care package to your sister in the Marine Corps, we’re here to help.

Package Drop-Offs

Total Choice Shipping & Printing is an approved shipper and authorized drop-off location*.

Drop-off services accepted:

  • DHL
  • FedEx
  • Spee-Dee
  • UPS
  • USPS

*Businesses with their own accounts can drop off pre-packed and labeled shipments at Total Choice Shipping for daily pick-up by carriers above.

We also accept ready-for-shipment letters and packages. If you have a valid account with one of the carriers above, you can drop your ready-for-shipping letter or package at our location—at no additional charge. Note: Any additional packaging, taping or labeling that may be needed to properly protect your shipment may require additional fees.

Package Receiving

Never miss a delivery again! We receive your letters and packages at our location. Total Choice is open six days per week for extended hours, so FedEx, DHL, UPS and USPS can deliver to us on your behalf.

Our package receiving services include:

  • Signing for your shipments when they arrive
  • Recording packages in our Package Receiving Management system
  • Notification via phone, text or email when you have a package
  • Safe and secure storage of packages until you pick them up – at your convenience!

Interested in a quote?

Enjoy working with our experts and knowledgeable printing and shipping staff!

What Our Customers Are Saying...

Ivy Schuster"Great Service!"
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Great service over phone and email when I’m not able to swing by in-person to discuss a project. Great at following up when I get distracted and forget to respond to a message!
Katy Wells — Double You Marketing"Outstanding Quality, Incredible Prices"
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Every single employee has a smile on their face and is extremely knowledgeable about their service options and offerings. The quality has always been outstanding and what’s even more incredible is their pricing – nobody in Des Moines or nearby can match the price to the level of quality. I rarely even place bids anymore because I know they’ll be the obvious winner!
Angela Harrington — Owner of Catalyst, Hotel Grinnell, and the Highlander Hotel"Full Service, Exceptional Value"
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[It’s] like having an entire graphic design and printing department in my company! Print quality has always been perfect. The value-engineering is exceptional. They work like it’s their own money.
Jeremy Lakose — Nifty Woodworks"Creative Solutions"
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As a small business owner, I need solutions that help me stand out. Total Choice consistently delivers these creative solutions in ways that work really well for us. I know I can always trust them with my printing and design needs.
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My deadlines are always met, either on or before, the date I need something. On occasion, I have requested a quick turn-around time for design services. [They] always produce great designs and [are] so kind and willing to collaborate if I ask for corrections and changes to the copy.
Sarah Smith"Beautiful Work, Wonderful Service"
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I am so thrilled with how [they take] my generic ideas and turn them into such beautiful and thoughtful work. I always recommend Total Choice and make sure that I promote the wonderful service and creativity that is given to each project.
Gina Urfer — Circle U Ag"Strong Customer Service"
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They always make sure we are happy with the finished product.
LeaAnn Henry — Communications Department, Grinnell College"Prompt Service"
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Whether it's in person, or over the phone, or via email, the customer service is prompt and start forward. [Total Choice] handles requested rush projects with ease from my perspective and is greatly appreciated.
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About Total Choice Printing.

For more than 10 years, we have been honored to print for many business and organizations, local and afar. As a small business, we are proud to offer big-shop printer technology with the small-shop customer service you deserve.

At Total Choice Printing, we're here for:

You. Your Wedding. Your Business. Your Celebrations. Your Storefront. Your Graduations. Your Classroom.

Why should you choose Total Choice Printing?

Quality Printing

Industry-leading technology, high quality paper, top notch service.

Fast Turnaround

Our standard is 3-5 business days, but we can meet nearly every timeline.

Shop Local

Small, locally owned business with a big heart for giving back.

Convenience

Shop online from the comfort of your space.

Local Businesses Trust Us!

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Packaging Services

Need Service Description FAQs Section
  • Custom Box Making
    • Our custom corrugated boxes are designed to fit your items’ exact dimensions. When a plain corrugated box is not big enough or strong enough for your stuff, we can build a custom box for almost anything. we can custom-build boxes to fit practically anything. We also pack your items so they’ll make it through the transportation network in one piece. We Can Build:
      • Single-wall corrugated boxes
      • Double-wall corrugated boxes
      • Foam-lined containers
      • Insulated containers
      • Double-boxes (a box-in-a-box) for extremely fragile items
      • Single custom boxes
      • Multiple custom boxes
    • If it needs a corrugated box, we can build it!
  • Custom Crate Building
    • We can build a crate for some of the toughest packaging. We can build custom crates for your favorite antique rocking chair or grandfather clock. When it comes to crating, size does not matter at Total Choice Shipping & Printing. Our crates are custom-designed to fit your exact needs in order to save both time and money. We Can Build:
      • Closed crates
      • Open crates
      • Frame crates
      • Skeleton crates
      • Palletized crates
    • Whatever you need, Total Choice Shipping & Printing can build it!
  • Decorative Mailers (Packaging)
    • Make Your Next Special Occasion Extra Special With A Decorative Mailer
    • When you need to send a gift or special letter and want it to look festive, but you don’t want go to the trouble or expense to gift-wrap it, Total Choice Shipping & Printing has a great solution.
    • We stock a nice variety of decorative mailers with different themes like Happy Birthday, and Happy Holidays along with non-holiday-specific versions with brightly-colored, festive coverings that give your gifts “a little something extra”.
    • So, next time you’re in a hurry and need to ship something with a party theme, come to Total Choice Shipping & Printing. We’ll pack, ship it, and get it there on time for that special occasion.
  • Packaging Supplies
    • We have a box to fit almost anything and all the packing and moving supplies you need.
      • Boxes — Over 80 different sizes — single wall and double wall — all at great prices!
      • Specialty Boxes — Artwork, laptops/computers, golf clubs, furniture, extra-large, extra-long
      • Packing Peanuts
      • Bubble-Wrap — Buy it by the foot or by the roll
      • Tape — Heavy-duty poly-tape, made for packing & shipping
      • Tape Guns — Simplify your life–cut your packing time in half.
      • Mailing Tubes — For artwork, posters, blueprints, swords, etc.
      • Padded Envelopes — Several sizes
      • CD, DVD, and Photo Mailers
      • Custom Box Making — We can custom-make a box to fit (almost) anything
      • Need a bunch of boxes or packing materials? — We can custom-order large quantities
    • Are you moving and need lots of stuff? We offer bundle pricing on large orders.
  • Professional Packing
    • We professionally pack and ship your fragile, valuable, large, and awkward items. We are certified retail packing specialists who treat your items as if we were packing our own. We stock over 80 box sixes and keep plenty of styrofoam peanuts, bubble-wrap, tape, specialty boxes (artwork, laptops, double-wall, etc.), and other packing materials on hand. We can even custom-make a box for those elk antlers or car bumpers. Professional packing comes with a “Packed to Perfection” guarantee so you have peace of mind that your items are packed to meet or exceed all carrier requirements. So, if any damage or loss occurs during transit — we guarantee it for insurability.

Mailing Services

Need Service Description FAQs Section
  • Direct Mail Marketing
    • The explosion of digital communications has created an environment of chaos when it comes reaching current or potential customers; email, text, Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, etc. It seems like every time you turn around, there is a new way to contact someone electronically. Unfortunately, people are (more and more) likely to ignore your message simply because there is too much, and it’s easy to “delete”. Direct Mail Marketing has been around as long as the mail, so many people view it as “old school”, but the fact is, direct mail is making a major comeback as a marketing and communications tool because it is not electronic The US Postal Service goes by or delivers to every address in the US six days/week, so they are able to deliver marketing materials efficiently and effectively to virtually everyone in the country. We understand how to use direct mail to your best advantage for marketing and messaging while keeping a tight grip on your budget. Our Direct Mail Service includes:
      • Mailpiece design
      • Mailpiece printing
      • Mailing list acquisition
      • Mailpiece “Call To Action”
      • Postage
      • Delivery
      • Direct Mail Campaign Management
      • Mail campaign ROI
      • Area demographics
      • Direct Mail Turnkey
  • Every Door Direct Mail
    • Whether you already have a contact list, need to purchase one, or want to do an Every Door Direct Mail (EDDM) campaign for the zip code(s) you service, we have the expertise to help. We have been successfully designing, printing, and managing direct mail projects for over 10 years, and are very familiar with the United States Postal Service’s requirements on design and logistics. We can help you make it as easy as possible! Recent studies show that direct mail still has an incredible advantage over other marketing methods, such as paid search, social media, and more. Take advantage and get a leg up on your competition with a full-service mailing and hit the households that matter most to you!

  • Is mail still relevant in today’s world?
    • Direct mail marketing is one of the most effective tools you can you use to reach the clients that matter most. In fact, response rates to direct mail are typically 5 times higher than that of social media, paid search ads, and email campaigns. Especially (and perhaps most surprisingly) with the younger generations: physical mail stands out and leaves a lasting impression. We are also proud to offer Informed Delivery, an interactive tool by the USPS that goes hand in hand with your direct mailing campaign. This digital enhancement to standard mail increases engagement and return, and helps you interact with your clients in new and exciting ways! Plus, it lets you know in real time how your mailing is doing, including when it has been received by various regions and how many people are clicking through to your website. The proof is in the data!
  • Are mailing campaigns expensive?
    • Not at all! In fact, compared to other forms of marketing, direct mail and Every Door Direct Mail (EDDM) are really competitive, especially given the potential for conversion that mail pieces provide. If you want a quote that is more specific to your needs, please email us: design@totalchoicegrinnell.com For direct mail, we can often save you money on postage with bulk rates (especially with large lists)! If you don’t have a list, we can also help you by providing a list with the target demographics you are looking for. To learn more about EDDM postage prices, check out the USPS’s page on EDDM.
  • How does Every Door Direct Mail work?
    • It’s easy! Simply provide your content and we’ll take care of the rest!. Our talented team of designers will create a mail piece that is perfect for your campaign and that also meets the requirements of the United States Postal Service. Once you have approved your mail piece’s design, we’ll take care of printing it, and even prepare and deliver it to the Post Office for distribution. You never even need to leave your home or office!
  • How long does it take?
    • Many people assume that the design and print process for mailings are lengthy and costly, but that isn’t true. We can turn around direct mail projects with great efficiency. A lot of it depends on the design process and how quickly proofs are adjusted or approved. In most cases, we can get a mailing out the door in a week or so.
  • Mail It For Me
    • Total Choice is proud to offer a mailing service for all of your stationery. We take the hassle out of your project so that you can send out what you need with ease. Plus, unlike other printers, we don’t limit your ability to design your envelope when you choose Mail it for Me™. So you can still send out beautiful envelopes styled to match your project, without sacrificing on convenience! All of our greeting cards, invitations, and stationery have Mail it for Me™ available. Simply order envelopes with your project, select Mail it for Me™, and then style your envelopes the way you want!
  • How does Mail It For Me™ work?
    • We print your guests addresses to your envelopes and our team will professionally assemble your order, including folding, collating, stuffing, and sealing. Once your order is ready to mail, we even take it to the post office for you and take the hassle out of postage. Postcard stamp? Regular stamp? 2 ounce stamp? We’ll take the guesswork out of it and handle it for you!
  • How soon will my project be mailed out?
    • Most projects are mailed out within 3-5 business days. It all depends on how long it takes for you to approve your Mail It For Me™ proof. Be sure to watch your email!
  • Can I mail international?
    • Yes! We can mail around the world! Extra fees will apply if you have any international addresses in your list, but we’ll be sure to let you know about that when your proof comes to you, so there won’t be any hidden surprises.
  • Are there any hidden fees?
    • We believe in the power of simplicity, so what you see is what you get. The only added fees we have are for international addresses, and we’ll let you know about those before it’s too late.
  • Do I still get a keepsake set?
    • Yes! Everyone always gets a keepsake copy included with their Mail It For Me™ projects. We’ll send you one free of charge for you to keep with your other special memories.
  • What if I want to hand-deliver some of my project?
    • No problem! Simply order more in quantity than is on your guest list, and we’ll send all of the extras directly to you.
  • Digital Mailbox Rental
    • Most communications today have migrated to a “digital” environment—email, text, twitter, Instagram, etc. Now traditional, old-school mail is following suit by moving to a digital platform that allows you to receive and manage your letter mail and packages – without ever touching an envelope or box – all from your PC or smart device. And you can do it from anywhere in the world! When you “rent” a digital mailbox from Total Choice Shipping & Printing, you get a street address in Grinnell, IA that allows you to have all letter mail and packages sent to us. Once we receive an item, you decide via an online app what to do with it. Available Digital Mailbox Services include:
      • Scan the envelope so you can see who sent it
      • Open and scan the contents so you can read remotely
      • Forward the mail and packages you need to keep
      • Shred the mail you don’t need or want
      • Deposit checks you receive in the mail
      • Set up a local phone number & voice mail
    • All of this can be done via your PC, smart phone, laptop or tablet—any device with an Internet connection. We’ll make managing your mail and packages as simple as sending a text or posting on Facebook.
  • Mailbox Rental
    • Renting a private mailbox is the most efficient way to receive your mail and packages. Small office and home office business operators have used private mailboxes for decades to help manage their business. Private citizens use them for safety, security, and convenience. Why rent a Private Mailbox?
      • Use a Street Address instead of a residential address or P.O. Box — better for business and personal mail and packages.
      • You’ll have 24 hour access to your mail — Our mailbox area is brightly lit and secure.
      • Free package receiving — We accept packages and mail from the Post Office, UPS, FedEx, DHL, and couriers — never miss a delivery again! We’ll sign for it and keep it safe until you can pick it up.
      • Free “Mail Check” — Call ahead to see if you have mail — no wasted trips.
      • Email & text notification—We can email or text you when that important letter or package is delivered.
      • Security & Safety — Our mailbox lobby is lit and secured 24/7.
      • Mail Forwarding — Do you travel and fret about your mail piling up? We can forward it to you overnight, weekly, monthly, or on demand.
      • Anonymity & Privacy — Your information is safe with us.
      • Permanent Address — Do you move frequently? Tired of your mail “chasing” you? Problem solved.
      • Separate your Business from your Personal mail — If you run a business from your home, it’s a good idea to have a separate business address.
    • When you rent a private mailbox at Total Choice Shipping & Printing you get a “real” street address. It creates a more professional appearance for your business and is easier for customers to find you on line.

Shipping Services

Need Service Description FAQs Section
  • DHL Shipping
    • We are a DHL ServicePoint Partner. Total Choice Shipping & Printing gives you easy and convenient access to the world’s largest international shipping network at very competitive rates.We can help you with your international shipping needs, including:
      • International packaging standards and materials
      • International shipping documents — airway bills, commercial & pro forma invoices, customs docs, proof of value
      • International declared value protection
      • International package insurance
      • Electronic Export Information
  • FedEx Shipping
    • We are a FedEx Authorized ShipCenter which means we can provide you with scheduled daily FedEx pick-ups and convenient access to FedEx Ground®, FedEx Express® and FedEx International products and service, including:
      • FedEx Priority Overnight®
      • FedEx Express Saver®
      • FedEx Standard Overnight®
      • FedEx 2 Day®
      • FedEx Ground®
      • FedEx Ground-Home Delivery®
      • FedEx Priority International®
      • FedEx Priority Puerto Rico®
      • FedEx Economy Puerto Rico®
      • FedEx Priority Canada®
      • FedEx Ground Canada®
  • Freight Shipping
    • We can ship (almost) anything (almost) anywhere in the world regardless of size, shape, or weight. We can choose from over 40 different freight, LTL, air cargo and sea container carriers to ensure your freight arrives on-time, intact, and at the right price. We Can Ship:
      • Industrial equipment
      • Furniture
      • Multiple electronics
      • Office equipment
      • Palletized items
      • Cars & boats
      • Motorcycles & scooters
      • Golf carts & go-carts
      • Full-truck-loads (FTL)
      • Less-than-truck-load (LTL)
      • Full-sea-container-load (FCL)
      • Less-than-container-load (LCL)
      • Domestic air cargo
      • International air cargo
      • Expedited freight
  • Furniture Shipping
    • Need to ship sofas, chairs, desks, beds, dressers, tables, or other large furniture? We understand that most furniture is too large or too heavy to ship with FedEx, UPS, or the Post Office, our shipping experts are here to help figure out the logistics. Whether it’s a single chair, or an entire house full we’ve got your covered with services including:
      • Packing and protecting for shipment
      • Insurance and liability coverage
      • Preparing shipping documents
      • Ship with freight or LTL carriers
  • International Shipping
    • Our shipping experts know exactly how to pack, document, and ship your items to arrive safely and on time to [almost] anywhere in the world. At Total Choice Shipping and Printing we provide International Shipping services, including:
      • Shipping to over 200 countries on 7 continents
      • Multi-carrier shipping options
      • International packing service
      • International documentation – Commercial Invoice, Pro Forma invoice, E. E. I. forms
      • Automated Airway bill
  • Specialty Shipping
  • UPS Authorized Shipper Outlet
    • We are a UPS Authorized Shipping Outlet (ASO) so we are experts on all UPS options and services. Total Choice Shipping & Printing offers UPS products and services including:
      • UPS Next Day Air®
      • UPS 2-Day Air®
      • UPS 3-Day Select®
      • UPS Ground®
      • UPS Canada®
      • UPS Worldwide Express®
      • UPS Worldwide Saver®
      • UPS Puerto Rico®
    • UPS picks up from Total Choice Shipping & Printing daily, so you can be certain your shipments receive the fast and efficient service you’ve come to expect from UPS.
  • Package Drop-Offs
    • Total Choice Shipping & Printing is an approved shipper and authorized drop-off location* for:
      • DHL
      • FedEx
      • Spee-Dee
      • UPS
      • USPS
    • *Businesses with their own accounts can drop off pre-packed and labeled shipments at Total Choice Shipping for daily pick-up by carriers above.
    • We also accept ready-for-shipment letters and packages. If you have a valid account with one of the carriers above, you can drop your ready-for-shipping letter or package at our location—at no additional charge. Note: Any additional packaging, taping or labeling that may be needed to properly protect your shipment may require additional fees.
  • US Postal Service
    • We are an official USPS Approved Shipper which qualifies us to provide several convenient postal products and services. Our USPS domestic and international mail and shipping services include:
      • Stamps and First Class Mail ®
      • Standard Post™
      • Certified Mail®
      • USPS Tracking
      • Priority Mail Express® (Delivery Guaranteed)
      • Priority Mail®
      • Media Mail™
      • Signature Confirmation™
      • Priority Mail Express International®
      • Priority Mail International®
    • Whether you need a single stamp, or want to get a care package to your sister in the Marine Corps, we’re here to help.
  • Package Receiving
    • Never miss a delivery again! We receive your letters and packages at our location. Total Choice is open six days per week for extended hours, so FedEx, DHL, UPS and USPS can deliver to us on your behalf. Our Package Receiving Services Include:
      • Signing for your shipments when they arrive
      • Recording packages in our Package Receiving Management system
      • Notification via phone, text or email when you have a package
      • Safe and secure storage of packages until you pick them up – at your convenience!
 

About Total Choice Printing

For more than 10 years, we have been honored to print for many business and organizations, local and afar. As a small business, we are proud to offer big-shop printer technology with the small-shop customer service you deserve. At Total Choice Printing, we’re here for:

Why should you choose Total Choice?

Quality Printing Industry-leading technology, high quality paper, top notch service. Fast Turnaround Our standard is 3-5 business days, but we can meet nearly every timeline. Shop Local Small, locally owned business with a big heart for giving back. Convenience Shop online from the comfort of your space.

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Enjoy working with our expert in-house graphic design team and our knowledgable printing and shipping staff!

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