Avoid it if possible!
I'm new to the area, and this was the first USPS map that shows where a general delivery box is, so I decided that being in one of the better areas of Phoenix, this would be the ideal location to have my mail sent to.
Admittedly, it was a terrible decision on my part.
I visited this location around the time the lobby opened on August 14, 2023, and was so disgusted with the behavior of the staff and patrons that I decided to leave.
With a relatively long line and due to the fact I was last in line, I decided to sit rather than stand as close as possible to the next person in line as if it'd somehow make the process go more quickly, as most human beings seem to think it will. Apparently this logic was lost on the individuals waiting for service, as I was rudely cut in line despite standing and attempting to show I was the next person in line.
The end for me was when one of the USPS employees asked if anyone was at the location only for pick-up. A pale-faced gentleman was promptly helped, received his items, and left. Whenever I calmly walked up and politely asked how the employee's morning was, he told me he was only helping that person.
Phoenix, Arizona, or Jim Crowe, South?
To be fair, I'm not entirely upset about it. Now that I know that overtly prejudiced behavior is socially acceptable at this location, I can approach future situations at this location accordingly.
Absolutely atrocious behavior from the staff and locals The hilarious part is that a similar situation happened at the USPS location in San Francisco but is still to be profiled, and then being purposefully denied service due to either racist or classist behavior leaves a very bad taste in my mouth.
Overall, this place is not the best place to go if you're of African descent. There are other locations that value not only your business but will also treat you in a respectful manner.
As you can see from my other reviews, I have not had the most pleasant experiences lately. However! At great personal risk to myself, I write these reviews based on my experience so that others will benefit from the experiences that I have. But always do your own research! read more