TL;DR: For the really important stuff, trust these guys. Longer version: Was in Ithaca for a family memorial service; thus the ceramics and pottery we were shipping back to California had a great deal of value to us. How do you ship several pounds of bowls, ceramic art and sculptures? Could have used the Post Office, UPS Store, etc...and probably end up with a box of fragments when it arrived. Found Uncle Marty's on Yelp, and was encouraged by the reviews, so we drove the rental with a trunk full of ceramics there. Staff was very understanding, kind, and friendly. At the same time, while they were gentle on the items and very mindful of how to pack them, they were also very conscious of the cost implications, and worked through several different options to find the right number of boxes (and the right sizes) to ship off the items to two different locations (daughter in Chicago, us back in California). While it didn't end up being inexpensive (not Uncle Marty's fault...FedEx ain't never been the cheapest), I am pleased that every single item arrived perfectly packed, safe, and undamaged. I'm not sure if I'll ever find myself again needing to ship things from upstate New York, but if I do I know where I'll go. read more

I stopped here recently because I used to ship via DHL from my office, but campus is closed and I'm now not able to schedule a pick-up from the same location. I have a DHL account I've used for charging the cost of shipments; however, the person I spoke with at the front desk of Uncle Marty's while trying to ship out my parcel said that they have a specific retail export account number that all shipments get assigned to when being scheduled for pick-up... so they can't use alternative DHL accounts for charging shipments. When I offered to pay for the shipment with my procurement card, that seemed to be fine... until I inquired further about whether or not duties/fees could be charged to that same procurement card upon their arrival at the destination processing facility (I was shipping to Tanzania, and this is an easy process when shipping via your own DHL account). I've typically ensured our office - as the sender - makes payment on duties/fees for a parcel, at least within the last couple years (it expedites the delivery, and many international institutions in the developing world don't have the easily accessible means to pay for duties/fees on an item that's being provided to them as a donation). Since I wasn't able to ensure that duties/fees would be paid by me/my procurement card as the sender - and I couldn't use my own DHL account - I ended up leaving, parcel in-hand, without being able to get it processed and sent out via Uncle Marty's. I was also able to leave with a single plastic waybill packet, as well as a paper waybill... after specifically requesting both items (more than once). While DHL has certainly preferred folks go through their electronic scheduling system in recent years, that has proven to sometimes be problematic when shipping to certain parts of the world (given the need for indicating villages / areas that aren't especially known)... so I like to have a couple paper waybills handy, and I *HAVE* been able to ship out with paper waybills (i.e. without DHL rejecting the parcel because of a paper waybill) without issue. In the beginning of working from home back in March, I had gone to the Pack & Ship store that used to be on the corner of the Commons to ship out an identical parcel. There? No issues whatsoever (and yes, I used a paper waybill for that parcel). But that store is closed now, so I opted to try Uncle Marty's. Unfortunately, the process isn't as easy here as it was at the store on the Commons (which was so much easier because I was just able to use my DHL account number for any / all charges). TL;DR The explanation above probably includes more complicating factors than most shipments being sent out via Uncle Marty's, but it was my experience. The guy I spoke with at the desk was certainly friendly and answered my questions helpfully (hence the rating), but it's important to know the complicating factors of trying to use your own DHL account, etc. read more

Staff is always super friendly and kind. Shipping packages were an ease and very convenient. Only issue is curbside parking during busy times so make sure to secure a spot at the parking garage or one of the ParkMobile parking places. read more

I just popped in to drop off a FedEx package. In my short visit, their kindness and prompt service won me over as a loyal customer. Plus, they offered me a cookie. Any time I need anything that pertains to shipping, mailing, etc., this will be my destination. read more

Uncle Marty's will be my go to shipping place from now on. Their staff is friendly and helpful. They provided curbside pickup from my daughter's dorm and made the entire shipping process easy. read more

So kind and considerate!!!! Love it~ You can find the service you need! The boss is soooo cute~ You can mail or print photos (you do not need to take one here, just bring the digital one), resumes etc here~ It opens every Monday to Saturday~ read more

Uncle Marty’s Shipping Office - Printing Services Near Me - Ithaca, New York

Uncle Marty's is the only place in Ithaca I trust to ship my packages. They are out of this world friendly, and I have never had a bad experience with them. For those that don't know, during the big COVID student exodus, they literally went to apartments and packed students belongings and shipped to them so that students could leave quickly and wouldn't have to return. I have never in my life heard of service like that and I truly think everyone should bring their packages to these people. ALSO!! FREE TAPING!!! read more

We've used Uncle Marty's for all of our printing and shipping needs for the past 3 years, and we've have never had a better experience with a store. No matter what we needed I knew Marty's would help. The kindness and care that they gave us went truly above and beyond, even sending us special signed cards from the team for special occasions in our lives. A few times we've had found ourselves in a logistical pickle and said "call Uncle Marty, I bet they can help us." It's so rare these days to have a business that is solutions-oriented and actually cares about their clients, and Uncle Marty's cares deeply. We are sadly moving now, and will miss them so much! Thanks for everything. read more

Marty is awesome! Very friendly, and it seems like he remembers every customer who steps through his door. Recently had a shipping mistake, and he was very accommodating, even though he was about to close his store for the day. Highly recommend this place. read more

I've only shipped things from here twice but both times I've been met with top notch customer service, extremely reasonable pricing and fast delivery after receiving frustrating service at both the cornell store and the UPS store this is hands down the best shipping service in Ithaca and probably the best I've ever used read more

We brought in 6 huge boxes today. We were kind of worried at first that we would be charged a hefty price cos the website says anything above 50 pounds is considered 2 items. But uncle Marty actually just averaged everything out and gave us an extremely reasonable price. He also helped us carry all the boxes in which helped tremendously. We really appreciated Marty's help. If you need to store something for a flexible period of time, you should go to Uncle Marty's! read more

Just dropped by this afternoon, Marty was super nice. The important thing is they have stamps and envelopes, cards, stationary, etc. The stamps are sold at a slight upcharge against face value but it's a small charge and all businesses need to turn some profit (it's a profit of like 10 cents per stamp). It's a nice place, friendly service, gets the job done. read more

Uncle Marty's is the best. The workers are always so friendly and helpful, their prices are reasonable, and I've never had anything close to a bad experience shipping with them. It's really clear that they care a lot about their customers - there's never a wait for service, and the staff goes above and beyond to make sure your shipments are properly packaged and arrive safely. There's no point in going anywhere else for shipment and storage in Ithaca! read more

I never ever write Yelp reviews, but I will, for Uncle Marty's. Absolutely the best store in all of Ithaca. Seems like it's a family-run business around "Uncle Marty" and they are all the friendliest and most pleasant people ever. I mailed some documents that turned out to be around $2 and the minimum card purchase is actually set at $3, but I didn't have any cash on me and I told Marty that I will be back to mail it with cash. Marty simply said, "I make the rules so I can break them!" and accepted my card to pay for $2. Felt really bad! Anyway, hope the business flourishes. read more

I have stored all my stuffs for 1 year in here. After I coming back, the deliver service is incredibly good read more

Uncle Marty’s Shipping Office - Printing Services Near Me - Ithaca, New York

I had Uncle Marty's pack and ship a variety of items including delicate and valuable art to the west coast. All arrived on time and beautifully packed. Nothing was damaged. Service in this place was excellent- helpful and professional. I highly recommend Uncle Marty's for packing and shipping. They have a great selection of boxes and shipping supplies too. I could not be more satisfied. read more

Just visited Uncle Marty's for the first time to ship packages. The experience was great! Marty is very friendly and knowledgable--he found me the most cost-efficient way to ship everything and I could tell he really cares about his customers. I'll definitely be back! read more

Uncle Marty's is the best and most convenient place to ship in the Ithaca! I drop packages off weekly and they are always super knowledgeable, friendly, and TAPE FOR FREE :) I also love their selection of greeting cards. Also, they've have the best covid protocols. read more

Uncle Marty's is my favorite business in Ithaca. Admittedly, it's a bit strange, having such a high opinion of a shipping office. I ship things maybe once or twice per year, so I don't go often; also, shipping seems relatively straightforward -- a box, some postage, etc. However -- every time I go in, this place is an absolute joy; I look forward to shipping things, quite honestly! I cannot say enough about how great Uncle Marty (and staff) are. It's worth the drive up from downtown for how easy they make things, and *definitely* better than the UPS store around the corner. read more

Truly a godsend. UPS is always understaffed. Just go here (literally around the corner), and you'll have better options and delightful service. read more

STILL GREAT!!! Had them ship my stuff to me in NYC. Got my boxes back quickly and safely, nothing was damaged or lost.

HIGHLY recommended for Law Students!!! As many first-year law students may know, applying for judicial internships via mail is a long and cumbersome task. Uncle Marty made the process of sending out resumes to upwards of 100 locations easy, manageable, and affordable. I recommend Uncle Marty's for any mailing tasks. He is knowledgeable, personable, and always goes above and beyond! Don't think twice. Go to Uncle Marty's!!!!!! read more

Marty is the best! I went to this shop for all my shipping needs for almost 2 years and I haven't had a single issue . He's honest, friendly and helpful. I can't count how many times he has been a life saver and made things so easy. It was great to get to know him. I would recommend his shop to anyone in Ithaca. This shop is easily one of the best things happened in Ithaca. read more

Had a great experience here ! The people were lovely and kind, and I had a bit of a photo resizing issue and they worked for a really long time to figure it out, and charged me hardly anything. They genuinely cared that I got what I needed! Thanks so much! read more

The guys that works at Marty's is the best! Whether you are in there buying something or just dropping a letter off to be mailed, he is so nice. Whenever I need to ship anything or send an international letter, this is where I go. I always leave feeling happy, which is weird because this is a shipping and packing store, but that is just how nice of a guy he is! read more

As others have written before, I never write online reviews! Especially for a shipping place! But I've been so happy using Uncle Marty's that I want let people know how great it is. I have used Uncle Marty's consistently through my time at Cornell. Marty is very knowledgeable about all the different shipping options and helps me find the cheapest shipping method with the services that I need such as tracking or overnight delivery. I'm always in and out in just a couple minutes and it's way more efficient and less irritating than using the Cornell on campus shipping center. It's also easy to just walk in with an unpackaged item or letter and package whatever you need to send quickly and without a hassle. Marty is very friendly and I highly recommend his shop! read more

I have been recommending Uncle Marty's for quite a while, but today, they lost my business. Yesterday, I went in the store and picked up a free USPS Medium Flat Rate Box. I filled it up and returned to the store today, expecting to pay the price that USPS charges for Medium Flat Rates (between $10-15). Instead, I was charged $19.99 for the package. I questioned it, and the nice lady at the counter replied that the prices had recently gone up. I made the purchase, rather confused, and looked up the price on USPS.com when I returned to my computer - which was $12.65 to ship. They marked up the cost of shipping by over $7. I understand that it's a private business, but that is just absurd. If I had printed off the label on my computer, taped it on, and requested a pickup, I could have skipped going to the counter AND saved $7. I only avoided doing this because I thought it would be about the same price and like interacting with the employees at Uncle Marty's. I would not have been angry if it was a $1-2 markup, but $7.34 is just absurd. Clearly, Uncle Marty has no problem exploiting Uncle Sam's services. Very disappointed. read more

I don't usually review places on Yelp, but Uncle Marty goes above and beyond. I kept my stuff with him when I moved to New York full time to work a job. I had temporary housing in New York for about 4 months, and although I'd never told Uncle Marty, he'd categorically email me every month asking me if I wanted to renew my storage, with no hesitation or distaste whatsoever. Finally when I asked him how I could ship my stuff to New York, he gave me an answer within 5 minutes over email and it was off the next day. Uncle Marty's is the best service I've received from any company ever after a first class cross continent airplane ride on Emirates, and there's no paying extra for it! read more

Love this place. Marty and his staff are super friendly and helpful!

We went to Uncle Marty's this morning in a panic with little time to get my sons belongings shipped off to his next adventure after graduating from Cornell! They were so helpful and accommodating! Helped us pack up some of his stuff and made sure everything was taped up securely. He found us the least expensive way to get it all there and even gave us water bottles since we were hot and tired after moving my son all morning! Highly recommend!! read more

I love Uncle Marty's - exceptional custmer service and the best prices in town too. Other places are closer to me but it's worth the drive. Awesome greeting card selection as well! read more

This is the BEST place in Ithaca to get your shipping done. I have trusted Uncle Marty's with delicate items like my diploma frame and have also relied on them for last-minute shipping needs. This is a FANTASTIC local business. Go once--you'll be back! read more

As all the other reviewers are saying, this place is awesome! Marty is so nice, helpful, and honest! I stored four boxes there over the summer, at a much lower price than was available anywhere else in Ithaca. Marty then delivered all of them to my apartment when I returned to campus for just $15! I also go there frequently to mail packages, and Marty is always very friendly and always helps me find the cheapest and best way to mail the package. read more

Uncle Marty's is incredibly convenient for collegetown. On top of that, the quality of service is impeccable. The store owner (Marty) is a sweet heart. He always has a positive attitude and will accomodate your request with exceptional service in a timely manner. I highly recommend using Uncle Marty's over any other option for storage, shipping and related. read more

If you live in Collegetown, come here to ship your stuff! They offer USPS, Fedex, and I think DHL (but who actually uses anything other than the first two?). Unlike the campus Post Market, Uncle Marty's doesn't make you buy your own tape! The guy working there (who I think is uncle Marty) is quite friendly and very fast, so you'll never have to wait too long before checking out. They also sell a bunch of random gifts and knick knacks, in case you desperately need a last minute gift. read more

Uncle Martys is such a great guy. I got a lot of confusing stuffs. He worked it out for me in a very patient way! Absolutely strongly recommended! The reason I gave five stars is this is highest I can give! Thanks a lot! read more

Uncle Marty's Shipping is the best shipping and storage place in Ithaca - not just collegetown! I have been using Marty's services for my business since he opened and I will not ship anywhere else. He goes out of his way to ensure you are getting the fairest price and best service! read more

I have never written ANY review for ANYthing, not even online purchases... BUT I have to write one to give Uncle Marty's Shipping Office a five-star! Back in January I had over 20 boxes of stuff to ship due to moving out of Ithaca. Marty provided the pick-up service with punctuality and attentiveness, and was very thoughtful and detail-oriented with finding optimal shipping options and making sure all boxes were well-packaged and protected for the transit. I was very impressed that Marty made my luggage shipping experience so smooth that within 24 hours from his coming to my place to pick up, my boxes were already on their way. Plus, when I received them at the destination, the cosmetics and final touches on the boxes were so thorough that nothing was damaged among the 20+ boxes I shipped!!! If you are thinking about shipping your belongings in boxes, getting your packaging supplies, buying some stationary or greeting cards (I like their range of greeting cards when I was browsing just to wait in line), go to Uncle Marty's!!! Oh and, before I decided on using the service of Uncle Marty's, I stopped by the shipping office a couple of times to ask questions about packing tips and how shipping works, and each time Marty answered my questions with lots of helpful info! I rarely come across service providers who put as much heart in what they do as Marty does. So, highly recommend!!! read more