Method for outbound shipment of packages direct from home or office using an unattended transfer device

摘要

A method for outbound shipment of packages directly from home or office includes the steps of registering a user, receiving authorization from the user to pay a shipping agent at least one fee incurred by the user, and receiving a notification from the shipping agent of the fee incurred by the user. The method further includes the steps of paying the fee directly to the shipping agent; and receiving reimbursement from the user for the payment of the fee to the shipping agent. The method further may include the steps of providing the user with a transfer device, and signaling the shipping agent to pick-up the package from the user. In addition, the package may be stored in the transfer device.