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Alcan · 26 November 2010, 08:51 PM

Boy, they can be slow! I have something very cool coming, the seller shipped it on Monday, and here's its Friday with nary an update from the USPS website. I know that USPS Registered is about as secure as you can get, but I sometimes wonder whether these guys put the item in a 10 ton safe and push the darned thing down the highway!

dddrees · 26 November 2010, 09:12 PM

It always seems when you want something in the worse way it always takes longer anyway.

Mosco · 27 November 2010, 12:37 AM

Al, Registered is slower than an arthritic tortoise on a hot July afternoon.... I just don't have the patience. Sent something from Cincinnati to Cleveland one time (3.5 hour drive) and it took 10 business days! I think someone physically walked it over.

forgeahead · 27 November 2010, 12:40 AM

This is why they are losing money when FedEx and UPS are doing well. They suck!

MonBK · 27 November 2010, 12:43 AM

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Originally Posted by forgeahead

This is why they are losing money when FedEx and UPS are doing well. They suck!

They are doing a great job and your item gets there.

smallcandle · 27 November 2010, 12:55 AM

Only a government-run company would continue to operate like the USPS. The thing I've never understood is why a package is allowed to stay in the USPS 'system' for two to three times as long as FedEx of UPS. Obviously those packages spend the majority of their time just sitting somewhere...

Sunshine · 27 November 2010, 01:45 AM

Lets see them pictures Al.

rpryan55 · 27 November 2010, 01:59 AM

Al, I could not agree more. And the website that tracks USPS packages seems either down everytime I need to see what's going on, or the information consists of "left [CITY]" and "Delivered".

seand442 · 27 November 2010, 02:28 AM

The USPS tracking system is a joke. Both
Fedex and UPS give you an arrival date. I guess when you are run as efficient as the post office, you can do things your own way.

bodybump · 27 November 2010, 02:33 AM

i wonder how much the Govt will cost them to just update the system....they will have more business if they can only give a correct status of the package...

Evergreen · 27 November 2010, 02:45 AM

I have had quite a few problems with usps. They have left $ 4,000.00 packages laying in the driveway when a signature was required. And yes, the website needs an upgrade.

I still use them to ship, as i've had good luck with shipping my ebay items.

Warnsboy · 27 November 2010, 08:41 AM

USPS....Sure thing, but sloooow! Give it a week to 10 days for coast to coast and don't panic.

mailman · 27 November 2010, 09:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alcan

Boy, they can be slow! I have something very cool coming, the seller shipped it on Monday, and here's its Friday with nary an update from the USPS website. I know that USPS Registered is about as secure as you can get, but I sometimes wonder whether these guys put the item in a 10 ton safe and push the darned thing down the highway!

We had a holiday yesterday too Al and I'm sorry to tell you this but it will probably take an extra day now.

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Originally Posted by MonBK

They are doing a great job and your item gets there.

Thank you.

xjeeunitx · 27 November 2010, 10:39 AM

USPS Registered Mail is the safest/slowest mail to ship. It always gets to its destination.

Good luck filing for insurance claims with UPS/FEDEX especially when you tell them there was a Rolex inside the package...

Also, please don't get it twisted thinking that Delivery Confirmation is a tracking number. The number will provide you proof of delivery and that is about it. On the other hand, if you ship something USPS Express Mail, you will be given a TRUE TRACKING NUMBER because it gets updated as it stops at various locations.

Kanger · 27 November 2010, 10:42 AM

express mail is very reliable (knock on wood), but the tracking is tragic (even on the express option, which only updates on the morning of the delivery date). But USPS is very useful nonetheless.

Badfish179 · 27 November 2010, 10:55 AM

I have to say I bought a watch on a forum on Sunday. The guy shipped it from California on Monday. I had it here in New York on Wed. afternoon. I know that may not always be the case but so far I've had pretty good luck with USPS. FWIW.

xjeeunitx · 27 November 2010, 11:11 AM

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Originally Posted by kanger

express mail is very reliable (knock on wood), but the tracking is tragic (even on the express option, which only updates on the morning of the delivery date). But USPS is very useful nonetheless.

I have an Express Mail shipment that was shipped today at noonish. It was updated twice already today. First one stated saying that it was accepted, and then the second one stated that it was sorted and processed out to the destination. All updates occurred in broad daylight, during business hours.

Correction
I just checked again and it updated for the third time. All these updates occurred within eight hours of the item being shipped at the post office.

Dr. Robert · 27 November 2010, 11:28 AM

The USPS is still the best postal system.

HL65 · 27 November 2010, 12:35 PM

The USPS is reliable - always get my packages and they always arrive safely--and the people who deliver my mail are always great people!! Not an easy job--still the best-most reliable system around!! I have had issues with UPS--and Fed Ex--never with USPS!! Is the tracking system the best--nope--Will that stop me from using them--Nope!
Do I trust in them--Yep!! That is all that matters to me!

Mike B · 27 November 2010, 01:31 PM

I agree. I've shipped with USPS for the past 10 years with all of my E-bay auctions. Knock on wood, I have YET to loose a package. Their tracking system is TERRIBLE, (UPS and Fed-Ex has a MUCH better online tracking system) but hey, at least your package will get there . . . . . . . . . eventually :)

TPLGT · 27 November 2010, 01:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by xjeeunitx

USPS Registered Mail is the safest/slowest mail to ship. It always gets to its destination.

Good luck filing for insurance claims with UPS/FEDEX especially when you tell them there was a Rolex inside the package...

Also, please don't get it twisted thinking that Delivery Confirmation is a tracking number. The number will provide you proof of delivery and that is about it. On the other hand, if you ship something USPS Express Mail, you will be given a TRUE TRACKING NUMBER because it gets updated as it stops at various locations.

Are you serious? UPS and Fedex are companies that drive revenues...the USPS is a Govt supported organization....like most, its a joke. I stand in lines at the post office...it's awful.

unclesallie · 27 November 2010, 01:52 PM

I think it goes something like this: USPS moves huge amounts of mail and packages, to a zillion places in and outside the US. They do an entirely credible job. If you want faster, more individualized service, go with Fed Express or UPS, but do not think for a minute using them guarantees receipt at a higher response rate than does the postal service. Also, I recently shipped a package(of books) to a friend in Thailand, and paid $72.00. Fed Express was $175.00. The books were worth less than $100.00. Books reached my friend via USPS(to Bangkok) and thence by Thai ground mail in about 1 week. Not bad. Anyway, that's my take. Here's to the US Postal Service.

Steady Eddie on the Tiller........

xjeeunitx · 27 November 2010, 04:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TPLGT

Are you serious? UPS and Fedex are companies that drive revenues...the USPS is a Govt supported organization....like most, its a joke. I stand in lines at the post office...it's awful.

USPS Registered mail.

Pretty much only way to send any valuable items insured.
(Stock certificates, etc. Rolex uses USPS registered mail to send the watches - I was told this by USPS guy so may not mean anything.)

Fedex at least (I did not look at UPS insurance verbiage closely) explicitly say that the will not insure jewelry. (They will sell you the insurance, but they won't pay you for it in case of loss.)

And yes, I'm being dead ass serious.

SLS · 27 November 2010, 04:17 PM

Last Time I used USPS reg mail I was impressed, coast to coast in three days! Although I have also had it take 10 days!
Scott

Alcan · 27 November 2010, 10:34 PM

Don't get me wrong guys, USPS is the only way I'll buy an item from the U.S. I've had more go-rounds with FedEx and UPS than i can count over their "brokerage fees" and other money gouges. For me nowadays, if the seller can't ship it USPS Registered, its a deal breaker.

BTW, the USPS tracking was updated yesterday. My "thing" landed in Canada yesterday morning. Cool pix soon.......

sleddog · 27 November 2010, 10:36 PM

Looking forward to the reveal Al.....Let's hope customs doesn't sit on it for to long!

Jocke · 27 November 2010, 10:40 PM

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Originally Posted by dddrees

Triple post

Are you trying to show us you can count?

springer · 28 November 2010, 02:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by smallcandle

Only a government-run company would continue to operate like the USPS. The thing I've never understood is why a package is allowed to stay in the USPS 'system' for two to three times as long as FedEx of UPS. Obviously those packages spend the majority of their time just sitting somewhere...

Try insuring a $5000 Rolex with Fedex---not going to happen.

Now, with USPS, it can be insured and they take the precautions to make sure it arrives without being stolen or lost. The service provided by USPS is second to none.

train-time · 28 November 2010, 03:10 AM

Al, USPS Registered is the safest, but not the fastest way. My last few packages went USPS Registered a distance of only 35 miles (over state lines) and took 4 business days to arrive. I inquired and was told it sits sometimes locked up at each leg of the trip until an appropriate level USPS employee signs and accepts responsibility to move it along. Safe but not efficient! I paid extra for Fedex for my most recent package and it was there the next morning befire I could drive the 35 miles to get it.

26 November 2010, 08:51 PM	#1
Alcan 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Al Location: Way Up North Watch: your P's & Q's Posts: 10,473	Usps... Boy, they can be slow! I have something very cool coming, the seller shipped it on Monday, and here's its Friday with nary an update from the USPS website. I know that USPS Registered is about as secure as you can get, but I sometimes wonder whether these guys put the item in a 10 ton safe and push the darned thing down the highway! __________________ Member #1,315 I don't want to get technical, but according to chemistry alcohol IS a solution!

27 November 2010, 12:37 AM	#3
Mosco "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Greg Location: Cincinnati Watch: I like to... Posts: 18,567	Al, Registered is slower than an arthritic tortoise on a hot July afternoon.... I just don't have the patience. Sent something from Cincinnati to Cleveland one time (3.5 hour drive) and it took 10 business days! I think someone physically walked it over. __________________ Instagram - @CaliberSwiss *“A man who procrastinates in his choosing will inevitably have his choice made for him by circumstance.” - Hunter S. Thompson*

27 November 2010, 12:55 AM	#6
smallcandle "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Real Name: Brian Location: Kansas Watch: 16610, Omega PO Posts: 1,898	Only a government-run company would continue to operate like the USPS. The thing I've never understood is why a package is allowed to stay in the USPS 'system' for two to three times as long as FedEx of UPS. Obviously those packages spend the majority of their time just sitting somewhere... __________________ Things got out of control and I had to stab a clown...

27 November 2010, 01:45 AM	#7
Sunshine "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: James Location: Republic of Domin Watch: 116400GV Posts: 733	Lets see them pictures Al. __________________ 116400GV, 116400 White dial, 116710, 16600 & 1680

27 November 2010, 01:59 AM	#8
rpryan55 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Real Name: Dick Location: USA Watch: SubND,DD,SSDaytona Posts: 2,257	Al, I could not agree more. And the website that tracks USPS packages seems either down everytime I need to see what's going on, or the information consists of "left [CITY]" and "Delivered". __________________ “The only reason for time ....................... is so that everything doesn't happen at once." Albert Einstein

26 November 2010, 09:12 PM	#2
dddrees "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Real Name: Dan Location: USA Watch: This N That Posts: 34,253	It always seems when you want something in the worse way it always takes longer anyway.

27 November 2010, 12:40 AM	#4
forgeahead "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: NY Posts: 91	This is why they are losing money when FedEx and UPS are doing well. They suck!

27 November 2010, 02:28 AM	#9
seand442 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Earth Watch: 116610 Posts: 3,455	The USPS tracking system is a joke. Both Fedex and UPS give you an arrival date. I guess when you are run as efficient as the post office, you can do things your own way. __________________ NEVER ARGUE WITH AN IDIOT. FIRST THEY WILL DRAG YOU DOWN TO THEIR LEVEL. THEN, THEY WILL BEAT YOU WITH EXPERIENCE.

27 November 2010, 02:33 AM	#10
bodybump ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 2024 SubLV41 Sponsor & Boutique Seller Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Oscar Location: Florida Watch: Me!!! Posts: 23,233	i wonder how much the Govt will cost them to just update the system....they will have more business if they can only give a correct status of the package... __________________

27 November 2010, 02:45 AM	#11
Evergreen Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: W. Washington Watch: Blancpain FF norad Posts: 203	I have had quite a few problems with usps. They have left $ 4,000.00 packages laying in the driveway when a signature was required. And yes, the website needs an upgrade. I still use them to ship, as i've had good luck with shipping my ebay items.

27 November 2010, 08:41 AM	#12
Warnsboy "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Real Name: Michael Location: Midwest-USA Watch: 5513 Posts: 1,942	USPS....Sure thing, but sloooow! Give it a week to 10 days for coast to coast and don't panic.

27 November 2010, 10:39 AM	#14
xjeeunitx 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 5,529	USPS Registered Mail is the safest/slowest mail to ship. It always gets to its destination. Good luck filing for insurance claims with UPS/FEDEX especially when you tell them there was a Rolex inside the package... Also, please don't get it twisted thinking that Delivery Confirmation is a tracking number. The number will provide you proof of delivery and that is about it. On the other hand, if you ship something USPS Express Mail, you will be given a TRUE TRACKING NUMBER because it gets updated as it stops at various locations.

27 November 2010, 10:42 AM	#15
Kanger Banned Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: Daniel Location: North Carolina Watch: Sea Dweller Posts: 5,524	express mail is very reliable (knock on wood), but the tracking is tragic (even on the express option, which only updates on the morning of the delivery date). But USPS is very useful nonetheless.

27 November 2010, 10:55 AM	#16
Badfish179 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Snook Location: USS Bluefish Watch: Pam24, Seamaster Posts: 883	I have to say I bought a watch on a forum on Sunday. The guy shipped it from California on Monday. I had it here in New York on Wed. afternoon. I know that may not always be the case but so far I've had pretty good luck with USPS. FWIW. __________________ Truth will rise above falsehood as oil above water. - Miguel De Cervantes

27 November 2010, 11:28 AM	#18
Dr. Robert 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Bob Location: U.S.A. Watch: 1655 Posts: 64,277	The USPS is still the best postal system. __________________ Founder & Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

27 November 2010, 12:35 PM	#19
HL65 TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Ken Location: SW Florida Watch: One on my wrist. Posts: 64,008	The USPS is reliable - always get my packages and they always arrive safely--and the people who deliver my mail are always great people!! Not an easy job--still the best-most reliable system around!! I have had issues with UPS--and Fed Ex--never with USPS!! Is the tracking system the best--nope--Will that stop me from using them--Nope! Do I trust in them--Yep!! That is all that matters to me! __________________ *SPEM SUCCESSUS ALIT*

27 November 2010, 01:31 PM	#20
Mike B "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Real Name: Mike Location: Gilbert, AZ Watch: DSSD, Omega SMP Posts: 3,055	I agree. I've shipped with USPS for the past 10 years with all of my E-bay auctions. Knock on wood, I have YET to loose a package. Their tracking system is TERRIBLE, (UPS and Fed-Ex has a MUCH better online tracking system) but hey, at least your package will get there . . . . . . . . . eventually :)

27 November 2010, 01:52 PM	#22
unclesallie 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Real Name: dan Location: Pennsylvania Watch: keystone pocket Posts: 5,917	I think it goes something like this: USPS moves huge amounts of mail and packages, to a zillion places in and outside the US. They do an entirely credible job. If you want faster, more individualized service, go with Fed Express or UPS, but do not think for a minute using them guarantees receipt at a higher response rate than does the postal service. Also, I recently shipped a package(of books) to a friend in Thailand, and paid $72.00. Fed Express was $175.00. The books were worth less than $100.00. Books reached my friend via USPS(to Bangkok) and thence by Thai ground mail in about 1 week. Not bad. Anyway, that's my take. Here's to the US Postal Service. Steady Eddie on the Tiller........

27 November 2010, 04:17 PM	#24
SLS "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Real Name: Scott Location: GMT -7 Watch: GMT's & Sub's Posts: 10,401	Last Time I used USPS reg mail I was impressed, coast to coast in three days! Although I have also had it take 10 days! Scott __________________ "The bitterness of poor quality remains long after the sweetness of lower price is forgotten." -Benjamin Franklin Member No. 922

27 November 2010, 10:34 PM	#25
Alcan 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Al Location: Way Up North Watch: your P's & Q's Posts: 10,473	Don't get me wrong guys, USPS is the only way I'll buy an item from the U.S. I've had more go-rounds with FedEx and UPS than i can count over their "brokerage fees" and other money gouges. For me nowadays, if the seller can't ship it USPS Registered, its a deal breaker. BTW, the USPS tracking was updated yesterday. My "thing" landed in Canada yesterday morning. Cool pix soon....... __________________ Member #1,315 I don't want to get technical, but according to chemistry alcohol IS a solution!

27 November 2010, 10:36 PM	#26
sleddog TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Rob Location: Nearby. Posts: 24,931	Looking forward to the reveal Al.....Let's hope customs doesn't sit on it for to long! __________________ He who wears a Rolex is always on time, even when late!! TRF's "After Dark" Bar & Nightclub Patron-Founding Member..

28 November 2010, 03:10 AM	#29
train-time 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Plankton Location: US Watch: less Posts: 4,161	Al, USPS Registered is the safest, but not the fastest way. My last few packages went USPS Registered a distance of only 35 miles (over state lines) and took 4 business days to arrive. I inquired and was told it sits sometimes locked up at each leg of the trip until an appropriate level USPS employee signs and accepts responsibility to move it along. Safe but not efficient! I paid extra for Fedex for my most recent package and it was there the next morning befire I could drive the 35 miles to get it.

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