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Work full time in Manhattan and away for the weekend. So...not so easy. I know it's a silly idea to hope that mail would actually be delivered ...and redelivered for signature when I take the time to call the USPS to schedule. But I managed to get my certified letter.

Here's a famous old thread you'll probably want to look at, if you haven't already:

http://jclist.com/modules/newbb/viewt ... 19&keywords=office+afraid

As far as phone numbers to the post office go, try 201-915-7139, it was a phone that was actually answered sometimes, although that was a few years ago.

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In all honesty, save yourself the aggravation and head on over. Parking is usually easy to find (the low time meters help) and they are actually quite helpful in that location if you go in person.

Well, I guess this is devolving quickly into PO horror stories. No number works is the answer.

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Years ago, I called and got through once. I think they picked it up by accident because they seemed surprised that someone was on the other end. I asked about a package and was put on hold for 20 mins. They did find it though.

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Ha ha ha! I have given up in trying to reach ANYONE via the main post office's telephone. I usually just walk over, or drive.

The most recent screw up was comical: they refused to deliver an Amazon package because they decided it was too heavy. No note, no follow up with the sender (Amazon) and no way to get anyone to give an explanation. I had to solve the mystery on my own by showing up and inquiring about a package that stuck "in transit" for close to a week and they located it in the back area and told me it was never delivered because it weighed almost 50 pounds. The JC postal operation is downright the worst I have ever dealt with in any city or region I have lived.

Is there a working telephone at the main post office....as in a number that people might actually answer?