Somebody please tell me what the point of priority shipping is? UGHHH
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This seems like a good thread to vent in. I ordered some Capellas flavorings a couple weeks ago and paid for priority shipping. It clearly says $5.95 PRIORITY shipping at checkout, that's the only option and on invoice I received in my order. Well guess how it shows up a week and a half later! FIRST CLASS MAIL! On top of that I ordered some juice from DinosaurVapor over 3 weeks ago and it still hasn't showed up, but I think he didn't send it.
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Yes, apparently my package has been processed through the sort facility for two days, and now they say it left the facility on the 13th...even though they said it left the facility on the 12th yesterday.... and it was dropped of on the 11th.
My last order sat in the same sorting facility of the USPS and got processed twice in two days 
mine was sorted through the same facility twice in San Diego, I think the usps was just on crack this week.
Priority Mail is for packages, First Class mail is for letters. There is no difference in delivery time between them.
The term "Priority Mail" is an illusion, and is nothing more than a public relations phrase used by the post office in a feeble attempt to compete with the likes of Federal Express and UPS overnight mail and their 2 day delivery offerings.
The deciding factor in Priority Mail is the different efficiency levels of certain clearing facilities along the routes. That is why I, in Houston, might get a package from Las Vegas in 2 days, but a package from St. Louis in 5 days. "Priority Mail" is a phrase used by a government-subsidized business, so you have to put it all in perspective.
The term "Priority Mail" is an illusion, and is nothing more than a public relations phrase used by the post office in a feeble attempt to compete with the likes of Federal Express and UPS overnight mail and their 2 day delivery offerings.
The deciding factor in Priority Mail is the different efficiency levels of certain clearing facilities along the routes. That is why I, in Houston, might get a package from Las Vegas in 2 days, but a package from St. Louis in 5 days. "Priority Mail" is a phrase used by a government-subsidized business, so you have to put it all in perspective.
Its because its not a tracking # its a delivery confirmation # and thats all its meant to do, confirm delivery..
Also I used to work at the PO and we had the right to defer mail if we had large volumes that day.. Priority mail ALWAYS had to go out and could not be deferred. First Class and Parcel post could be deferred for several days.
I just got my package but I did call them to ask them why did they mark it as delivered yesterday when in fact it wasn't. The lady I spoke with just gave me the I don't know. I don't like that grrrr. Are there any suppliers that ship with UPS?
but I did call them to ask them why did they mark it as delivered yesterday when in fact it wasn't. The lady I spoke with just gave me the I don't know. I don't like that grrrr. Are there any suppliers that ship with UPS?
I prefer USPS to UPS. I live in the ghetto and I like my stuff locked in a box, not sitting in front of the house with the crackheads.
I lived in an upstairs apartment, once they (UPS) just chucked it (my new graphics card) up onto the balcony where it landed in a fresh pile of dog poo..left to bake in the 110 degree Vegas summer.8-o
I would definitely take USPS over UPS any day.
With the exception of one package from one vendor that still hasn't shown up yet, I have gotten all of my packages through USPS within 3-4 days of placing my order whether it was sent first class or priority.
I haven't gotten any e-cig related stuff through UPS but I hope I never do as most times I have ordered something that came through them in the past it has been nothing but headaches. Either takes twice as long as it is supposed to or gets left at a neighbors house because the driver is to lazy to even check the number on the house he is going to.
The only packages I've ever gotten faster than USPS was when starting in with e-cigs and getting my first couple orders. That vendor uses Fed-Ex and my orders were on my doorstep within 24 hours of them leaving the vendor without paying for overnight shipping. Of course they are only one state away.
OOOPS...I have discovered that it was not a good idea to read this post while drinking a Coke. ***chokes while laughing**
UPS once delivered a parcel to my stock room that was supposed to contain a 10" Titanium coated wheel it was delivered with about 30 other packages. When we went to recieve it it became apparent it was re sealed after coming open. It contained a large flea market type Chinese bottle Jack. All we could figure was that both packages came open and they just stuck what ever they found in the first package they came to.
Was a hassle getting re embursed for it.I just imagine someone going how am i supposed to lift something with this wheel?
Was a hassle getting re embursed for it.I just imagine someone going how am i supposed to lift something with this wheel?
On another note.
USPS when I order from a supplier in south FL. routes my package to a sorting center 80 miles from my house in Orlando ,sends it on a truck past the town I live in Ocala in Central Fl.to Jacksonville in north FL. then back to me.
USPS when I order from a supplier in south FL. routes my package to a sorting center 80 miles from my house in Orlando ,sends it on a truck past the town I live in Ocala in Central Fl.to Jacksonville in north FL. then back to me.
My favorite is when you have something shipped from the other end of the country priority and it takes 3 days, then you have something shipped from a place thats a 5 hour drive, and it takes 3 days!
Consider yourself lucky. My order from Capellas never showed even though it was supposedly "delivered" through First Class mail. Mailman must've screwed up, and one of my less-than honest neighbors is probably enjoying the delicious selection of six different flavors in their coffee each morning. Called USPS and they started an "inquiry" and said they would call or email me with 48 hours. Well the 48 hours just ran out today and no call or email so far.
I live in a condo with locked mailboxes that they leave a key in for lockboxes that hold the parcels - so the mailman probably put the key in someone else's mailbox.
I count my blessings though, because I've recently had a lot of other more expensive stuff delivered through USPS without problems. I wonder what one of my neighbors would have done with the 250ml bottle of 60mg nic if they had got their thieving hands on it! 8-o
48 hours, Thats what they tell you. Thats what they told me several months ago. Still waiting for that contact.
A neighbor showed up with the package several days later. USPS doesn't know that though.
A neighbor showed up with the package several days later. USPS doesn't know that though.
As a shipper here's the difference for priorirty and first class in my intepretation:
Priorirty Mail -- can be envelopes, packages and flat rate boxes, 2-3 day delivery.. (3-5 for Alaska and Hawaii)
First Class -- Up to 7 day delivery, envelopes and packages up to 14 ounces, then you either get forced to parcel post(up to 14 days delivery) or priority mail service because the cost of 14+ oz is venturing into the priority mail small flat rate box price..
The Confirmation number you get is not a tracking #.. It is purely a delivery confirmation number.. You can get it for anything sent through USPS.
You may see intermittent tracking information but it is unlikely..
Usually tracking at the USPS website shows electronic delivery informtion received and then nothing else until the package arrives or it's out for delivery from your local PO.
This is typical unless the shipper uses a 'scan' form. The 'scan' form summarizes all the outbound packages and will show that the PO has actually received your package if the 'scan' form is scanned by a postal employee..
Most do not use the scan form. If your shipper is dropping off packages after hours the scan form is useless.
The only way for the scan form to work is to bring it and the parcels to the PO and see a clerk who will then scan it..
Some postal carriers supposedly have the capability to scan in a 'scan' form if you have scheduled pickup but mine does not..
Hoog
Priorirty Mail -- can be envelopes, packages and flat rate boxes, 2-3 day delivery.. (3-5 for Alaska and Hawaii)
First Class -- Up to 7 day delivery, envelopes and packages up to 14 ounces, then you either get forced to parcel post(up to 14 days delivery) or priority mail service because the cost of 14+ oz is venturing into the priority mail small flat rate box price..
The Confirmation number you get is not a tracking #.. It is purely a delivery confirmation number.. You can get it for anything sent through USPS.
You may see intermittent tracking information but it is unlikely..
Usually tracking at the USPS website shows electronic delivery informtion received and then nothing else until the package arrives or it's out for delivery from your local PO.
This is typical unless the shipper uses a 'scan' form. The 'scan' form summarizes all the outbound packages and will show that the PO has actually received your package if the 'scan' form is scanned by a postal employee..
Most do not use the scan form. If your shipper is dropping off packages after hours the scan form is useless.
The only way for the scan form to work is to bring it and the parcels to the PO and see a clerk who will then scan it..
Some postal carriers supposedly have the capability to scan in a 'scan' form if you have scheduled pickup but mine does not..
Hoog
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