MAILMAN STALKER: The United States Postal Service (USPS) TACKLING GUIDE

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Newportlocal

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I'm not angry, just perplexed. I asked my mail carrier about it and he hadn't seen any package for me since the last one he delivered a week or so ago.

On Time
Expected Delivery Day: Monday, March 16, 2015
Product & Tracking Information
Postal Product:
First-Class Package Service
Extra Svc:
USPS Tracking™
DATE & TIME
STATUS OF ITEM
LOCATION
March 16, 2015 , 10:19 am
Arrived at USPS Facility
CHULA VISTA, CA 91910
Your item arrived at our USPS facility in CHULA VISTA, CA 91910 on March 16, 2015 at 10:19 am. The item is currently in transit to the destination.
March 16, 2015 , 8:20 am
Out for Delivery
CHULA VISTA, CA 91910
March 16, 2015 , 8:10 am
Sorting Complete
CHULA VISTA, CA 91910
March 16, 2015 , 4:46 am
Arrived at Post Office
CHULA VISTA, CA 91910
March 15, 2015 , 8:40 am
Arrived at USPS Facility
SAN DIEGO, CA 92199

A few weeks ago I had something similar happen. I went down to the local post office with my tracking and spoke nicely with the supervisor.
He checked the tracking and spoke to the carriers for my area.
They ended up delivering it later that day after that. Good luck.
 

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Another thing to consider... You get exactly what you pay for... Uninsured mail for as little as $2.07, or Insured Priority Mail for as little as $5.75. That's cheap... Real cheap. You'd be hard pressed to get me to walk down the street for that kind of money... $1 isn't worth much these days.

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Another thing to consider... You get exactly what you pay for... Uninsured mail for as little as $2.07, or Insured Priority Mail for as little as $5.75. That's cheap... Real cheap. You'd be hard pressed to get me to walk down the street for that kind of money... $1 isn't worth much these days.

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Idk I have seen some pretty cool stuff in the right "clubs" for a $1. :lol::lol:
 

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I think it's the weather. It has been really difficult on the carriers and truck drivers. Hopefully things will get better once the weather improves.

I know it's probably not what everyone wants to hear but if you are in dire need of something, you should upgrade your shipping to USPS Priority mail. It's guaranteed 2-3 day delivery. First Class mail is not guaranteed and has a 2-5 estimated delivery window.

I am a mailman and hope this helps a little bit. Neither snow nor rain shouldn't stop us but some of these storms we've had in the last month have made it very dangerous to make some deliveries. It's not worth risking your life and well being to get somewhere.

I have gone through H*** with USPS for a while now...even had to work with Consumer Affairs to get some of it straighten out. Apparently they have new software (my mail person said "equipment" but CA said software) and if you google it congress is even looking into the issue....not that I think that is a fix so don't take that wrong....lol but there is more going on than the weather....there was another thread recently we all were having issues and venting about....
http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/forum/general-vaping-discussion/658214-heads-up-avoid-usps-bit.html
It also appears to have a lot to do with some of the distribution centers that have been closed/closing....I currently have one package that went from Illinois to Texas and is now coming back to OK....Also, I was told by "a supervisor" that 2 day/3 day priority does NOT guarantee a delivery date! I don't think I have had 10% of anything I have ordered get to home on time...
I know it's "up above" issue as mail carrier has been the same for over 2 years and is great...the issue is not her's as I am sure it is the same with you but the big boys need to get it together!
 

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The two packages that were supposed to be delivered today we're, in fact, priority mail packages. Clearly that's no guarantee.

Not trying to be mean, but just pointing out that the upgrade to priority doesn't GUARANTEE two day delivery.

Exactly what I was told by USPS...in fact lately it seems like my orders that are first class shipping beat the ones that priority! Go figure....
 

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I have gone through H*** with USPS for a while now...even had to work with Consumer Affairs to get some of it straighten out. Apparently they have new software (my mail person said "equipment" but CA said software) and if you google it congress is even looking into the issue....not that I think that is a fix so don't take that wrong....lol but there is more going on than the weather....there was another thread recently we all were having issues and venting about....
http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/forum/general-vaping-discussion/658214-heads-up-avoid-usps-bit.html
It also appears to have a lot to do with some of the distribution centers that have been closed/closing....I currently have one package that went from Illinois to Texas and is now coming back to OK....Also, I was told by "a supervisor" that 2 day/3 day priority does NOT guarantee a delivery date! I don't think I have had 10% of anything I have ordered get to home on time...
I know it's "up above" issue as mail carrier has been the same for over 2 years and is great...the issue is not her's as I am sure it is the same with you but the big boys need to get it together!

I just sent a package that went from OK City to Dallas and then to Ogden Utah. I think USPS has stupid layovers like the airlines. When I went to San Diego, one flight had a layover in Houston. Really? :facepalm:
 
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