About

Shipping Point is your One Stop Ship and Print Shop. 

Shipping Point is Gurnee’s independently owned, family-operated one-stop resource for professional packing, domestic and international shipping, printing, mailing, and business services. Conveniently located at 6615 Grand Avenue in Gurnee, Illinois, we help residents, families, entrepreneurs, organizations, and businesses complete important projects quickly, accurately, and with personal attention. Owner Jim LoMonaco is a Gurnee resident and is involved in the store’s daily operations, while our professionally trained team is committed to friendly, efficient service and helping every customer choose the right solution at the right price.

From everyday packages to fragile, valuable, oversized, and unusual items, Shipping Point can pack and ship almost anything to almost anywhere. We provide multi-carrier shipping options through UPS, FedEx, USPS, DHL, and Spee-Dee. Our certified retail packing specialists stock more than 125 box sizes, specialty packaging materials, and custom packing solutions for artwork, antiques, electronics, bicycles, furniture, family heirlooms, and other difficult-to-ship items. Custom boxes and crates are also available when standard packaging is not enough.

Shipping Point also provides professional international and freight shipping services in Gurnee. We coordinate LTL and full-truckload freight, domestic and international air cargo, sea-container shipping, expedited freight, and transportation for large or heavy items. Our international shipping specialists can assist with carrier selection, packing, commercial invoices, customs documentation, and shipments to more than 200 countries.

As a full-service Gurnee printing and document center, we produce black-and-white and color copies, business cards, flyers, brochures, postcards, signs, posters, banners, event backdrops, trade-show graphics, blueprints, and architectural drawings. Our capabilities include large-format printing, blueprint printing up to 36 by 48 inches, document design and editing, binding, laminating, collating, scanning, document finishing, and convenient print-on-demand ordering. Customers can upload print files online, helping them save time and avoid an extra trip.

Additional services include private mailbox rentals with a real Gurnee street address, 24-hour mailbox access, package receiving, mail forwarding, and text or email notifications; on-site notary service Monday through Saturday; passport and identification photos ready in minutes; secure document shredding; document and photo scanning; fax services; Every Door Direct Mail campaigns; promotional products; packaging supplies; postage stamps; and greeting cards.

Whether you are mailing one letter, printing a business presentation, sending a care package, shipping a family heirloom, renting a secure business mailbox, or managing an ongoing commercial project, Shipping Point makes it easier to get it packed, shipped, printed, and done right—all in one convenient Gurnee location.

Frequently Asked Questions

What shipping carriers does Shipping Point offer?

Shipping Point provides multi-carrier shipping options through UPS, FedEx, USPS, DHL, and Spee-Dee. Our team can help customers compare available services and select an appropriate shipping option based on destination, delivery speed, package type, and budget.

Can Shipping Point pack fragile, valuable, large, or unusually shaped items?

Yes. Our certified retail packing specialists professionally pack artwork, antiques, electronics, furniture, bicycles, collectibles, family heirlooms, and other fragile, valuable, oversized, or awkwardly shaped items. We stock more than 125 box sizes and can build custom boxes or crates when necessary.

Does Shipping Point provide international shipping?

Yes. Shipping Point offers international packing and shipping to more than 200 countries. Our team can assist with carrier selection, commercial invoices, customs paperwork, and other international shipping documentation. Because restrictions, duties, and documentation requirements vary by country, customers are encouraged to contact the store before shipping regulated or unusual items.

Can Shipping Point ship freight, furniture, or other large and heavy items?

Yes. We coordinate LTL, full-truckload, domestic and international air cargo, sea-container, expedited, and economy freight services. Freight options are available for furniture, industrial equipment, office equipment, palletized goods, household items, vehicles, and many other large or heavy shipments.

What printing services are available at Shipping Point?

Our print services include black-and-white and color copying, business cards, flyers, brochures, postcards, posters, banners, signs, event backdrops, trade-show graphics, blueprints, architectural drawings, binding, laminating, collating, scanning, design assistance, and document finishing. We handle projects ranging from one copy to large-volume business orders.

Can I submit a printing order online?

Yes. Shipping Point’s print-on-demand service allows customers to upload documents, photographs, presentations, and other files online for printing, reducing unnecessary trips to the store.

Does Shipping Point rent private mailboxes?

Yes. Private mailbox customers receive a real Gurnee street address rather than a P.O. Box, 24-hour mailbox access, secure mail and package receiving, text or email notifications, mail-check service, and optional mail forwarding. Shipping Point can accept packages from USPS, UPS, FedEx, DHL, and other couriers and hold them securely for pickup.

Is a notary public available at Shipping Point?

Shipping Point offers convenient on-site notary public service Monday through Saturday for documents such as contracts, real-estate documents, medical releases, school forms, vehicle-title transfers, and powers of attorney. Customers with time-sensitive documents should call 847-336-6000 to confirm notary availability.

Does Shipping Point take passport photos?

Yes. Shipping Point produces passport and identification photos in Gurnee using digital equipment designed for passport photography. Photos are generally ready in minutes and are prepared to meet applicable passport-photo requirements.

What other business services does Shipping Point offer?

Additional services include secure document shredding, document and photo scanning, faxing, promotional products, Every Door Direct Mail design and printing, packaging supplies, custom rubber stamps, postage stamps, greeting cards, and other services for local businesses and residents.