text: Franchisees of The UPS Store have numerous products and services such as Shipping and Packing Mailbox and Postal Services Copying Finishing Printing Packaging and Moving Supplies and Business Services that include fax notary and office supplies The Mail Boxes Etc concept was launched in as an alternative to the post office In UPS purchased Mail Boxes Etc Inc and in the two companies established The UPS Store brand These businesses are based on services and what they can sell you outside of the UPS shipment itself It is cheaper to go online and print your own label and drop it off Do not get confused with what customer service they offer They are NOT UPS themselves and have little to no control over that end but do pay for the insurance when asked UPS is not a perfect business partner