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OT "ARRIVING LATE"

alaskanassasin
alaskanassasin Posts: 8,248
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 This holiday season anything I shipped or received using USPS was late as heck! Most of the packages were sitting in distribution centers for 4-5 days beyond expected delivery time.   I know you will have a bit of that this time of year but why doesn't their expected delivery date reflect what is actually happening.   
Our northern brethren are not spared from the chaos, there was a time the Canadian postal workers were striking I think, USPS was no longer shipping to Canada but I think they are now so feel free to chime if you live north of the border.   
 I shipped a big ole box of presents using UPS to Bastrop Monday afternoon and watched it bee bop along (in a consistently southern direction) to moms front porch arriving on Wednesday.

 
South of Columbus, Ohio.


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  • ColtsFan
    ColtsFan Posts: 6,585
    Same. I had a package from Duluth Clothing sitting in the Indy USPS hub for 5 days. I offered to drive up and get it since it's only about 45 minutes from me...lol A week later it arrived
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  • DoubleEgger
    DoubleEgger Posts: 18,137
    Slowing down service has been a goal of Trump appointee Louis DeJoy’s plan all along. Here’s a 2021 article. 

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  • poster
    poster Posts: 1,236
    Canada post was on strike, but they were forced back by the government just this Tuesday.
    We were fortunate enough that the strike started early enough that other arrangements could be made though to get our Christmas packages in time, just had to do things a bit differently. 

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  • GrateEggspectations
    GrateEggspectations Posts: 10,130
    No late packages and truth be told, no real impact felt by the Canada Post strike. 
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  • JohnInCarolina
    JohnInCarolina Posts: 32,762
    No problems with any of the several hundred packages delivered here the past few weeks.  
    "I've made a note never to piss you two off." - Stike
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  • GrateEggspectations
    GrateEggspectations Posts: 10,130
    JohnInCarolina said:
    No problems with any of the several hundred packages delivered here the past few weeks.  
    Then you have no excuse if my gift arrives late!
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  • Canugghead
    Canugghead Posts: 12,241
    Didn't pay attention to what they're fighting for, my five cents ... Most folks survived just fine, are they not digging their own grave by proving we can do without them for a month at the busiest time of year?
    canuckland
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  • Botch
    Botch Posts: 16,284
    Was leaving the house a couple days ago and The Man In The Brown Shorts™ came running up the driveway, the 10" box was accordion'd on one end.  He said, "Could you check this quick, make sure there's no damage?  If there is, I'll return it for you".  I opened the box and the 2"-cube product box inside was unscathed, so I said, "You're good!  Thank you for taking the time for ..."  He was already running back to his truck.
    Kudos to UPS.   :)
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  • poster
    poster Posts: 1,236
    Canugghead said:
    Didn't pay attention to what they're fighting for, my five cents ... Most folks survived just fine, are they not digging their own grave by proving we can do without them for a month at the busiest time of year?
    True, it was kinda nice not having junk mail for the last month too other than having a lack of fire starters. Unless you get government cheques, it made little difference to most.
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  • RRP
    RRP Posts: 26,064
    Nothing against the USPO since that's how I ship my you/know/what's but OTOH a new printer I ordered this week from HP and shipped from Indianapolis which is 200 miles from here shipping entirely by FedX has been delayed twice but is "supposed to" arrive tomorrow! 
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  • Botch
    Botch Posts: 16,284
    RRP said:
    Nothing against the USPO since that's how I ship my you/know/what's but OTOH a new printer I ordered this week from HP and shipped from Indianapolis which is 200 miles from here shipping entirely by FedX has been delayed twice but is "supposed to" arrive tomorrow! 
    The few times I order over the phone anymore, I specifically ask if they ship via FedEx, ask for a change if they do, and if they can't I politely decline the order.  I HATE fedEx!  
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  • alaskanassasin
    alaskanassasin Posts: 8,248
    Tell me you bought a laser printer @rrp they are so much cheaper to operate!
    South of Columbus, Ohio.


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  • alaskanassasin
    alaskanassasin Posts: 8,248
    ColtsFan said:
    Same. I had a package from Duluth Clothing sitting in the Indy USPS hub for 5 days. I offered to drive up and get it since it's only about 45 minutes from me...lol A week later it arrived
    Swmbo sent a box to Cincinnati last Saturday and its latest update said arrive Tuesday. I literally could have walked it there faster.
    South of Columbus, Ohio.


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  • alaskanassasin
    alaskanassasin Posts: 8,248
    @Canadians it’s interesting you didn’t miss your official postal delivery institution.  This made me reflect on things i actually count on the usps for. Electric bills (I don’t think there is an online portal to see your bill), dreaded IRS correspondence only comes via mail unless they knock on your door, personal cards like birthday or Christmas, checks from vendors, and insurance/healthcare correspondence. However usps is very affordable and convenient for small packages and postage for letters.
    South of Columbus, Ohio.


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  • JohnInCarolina
    JohnInCarolina Posts: 32,762
    I’ll just point out that one company really takes care of its customers when their packages arrive late:


    "I've made a note never to piss you two off." - Stike
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