Would you pay extra for better shipping options? (Suppliers please take note)

[Stosh]

Would you pay extra for better shipping options?

We all have stalked the mailman waiting for orders, priority mail, first class,
doesn't seem to matter, we wait and wait and wait....
When I spend big $$$$ for an order and extra $5- $10 to be able to have
a resonable expection of the delivery date is minor.


p.s. This is my very first poll, hope I'm doing it right!!

 

[Kevin Freeheart]

Most vendors I've ordered from in the US (where I live) manage to get packages to me within about 48 hours. I can't really complain about that, especially since many charge only a few bucks for it.

I'd PREFER shipping via UPS, FedEx or DHL (I'm an anarchist, opposed on principle to funding state agencies) but seeing as USPS postage is subsidized and almost always cheaper up front, I can't blame them practically for using it. And the USPS is one of the least egregious state agencies, so...

 

[Stosh]

Most vendors I've ordered from in the US (where I live) manage to get packages to me within about 48 hours. I can't really complain about that, especially since many charge only a few bucks for it.

I'd PREFER shipping via UPS, FedEx or DHL (I'm an anarchist, opposed on principle to funding state agencies) but seeing as USPS postage is subsidized and almost always cheaper up front, I can't blame them practically for using it. And the USPS is one of the least egregious state agencies, so...

Started this poll because this is my latest shipping update:
Wondered how many others experienced the same, I had one shipment returned to
sender because my address didn't exist!! (although a previous and replacement shippment
were delivered to the EXACT same address)

Detailed Results:

Processed through Sort Facility, November 19, 2010, 10:51 am, KEARNY, NJ 07032
Processed through Sort Facility, November 13, 2010, 12:19 am, TUCSON, AZ 85726
Electronic Shipping Info Received, November 12, 2010

 

[rogerdugans]

Rarely do I pay extra for shipping speed but on the rare occasion I NEED it, for whatever purchase, it is nice to have the option.

 

[lfries1990]

Two packs of clearomizers from Trenton, NJ to Rochester, NY took 5 days... mostly because it chilled out in Brooklyn for two days. 5 days to go a 6 hour drive, rediculous.
Two attys from somwhere in Florida took 3 days to get to Rochester, NY.
Same first class shipping option for both.
I guess I don't order anything from the tri-state area anymore

 

[Steve414]

Any type shipping works for me, I don't mind waiting. As long as they ship it out same day or next.

 

[butterbean03]

One thing to consider is that those are not three entities. U.S. Mail contracts UPS and FedEx to carry their mail. So you can track your order on UPS if it goes out USPS. They pick it up at the sub-stations.

Just a little info to pass along.

 

[Bootsand]

I've learned to love Fedex 2-day after using it a lot with my Amazon Prime membership... things often come overnight depending on where they're shipped from. Depending on what I order, I'd pay extra for it.

Take the Darwin that is en route to my house, for instance... I would have paid for overnight had that been an option. Waiting can be brutal!

 

[ilk80]

I choose Fed-Ex b/c out of the others, Fed-Ex for me seems to be the most reliable. I have seen UPS and USPS both end up saying one thing and doing another, but now Fed-Ex at least for my area....the delivery man is awesome (we have had the same one for years now) and he is always at our house before 2PM EST.

 

[DC2]

I would rather pay the least amount of shipping possible, no matter how long it takes.
I hate paying for shipping, and I never need anything right away because I always have enough.

 

[Sdh]

I would rather pay the cheapest shipping cost. Why? Everytime I pay for priorty mail it takes like 7 days. (Why bother?) I seek out first class mail and wait the same time as paying for priority. I have yet to obtain a package from ecig vendor within the 2-3 days priorty. The only one who came close was Gourmet Vapor at 4 days 5 days if I count the day I ordered. (I am talking about priority mail).

I hear folks raving about how quick they get their goods. I am happy when I actually get them in 5-7 days.

 

[Elwin]

USPS works great for me.
I usually have a wait of 2 to 3 days, and I've never lost a shipment.
Not paying the price of Fed-Ex 2nd day could buy me a weeks worth of e-juice easily.

 

[lfries1990]

Not paying the price of Fed-Ex 2nd day could buy me a weeks worth of e-juice easily.

Agreed.
Not only that, but I'd rather have my small package waiting in the mailbox out of the snow and rain rather than on my front porch all day.

 

[Soonerfan]

Once I order from a vendor and I don't receive the product within 7 days I don't order from them again. I think it is bad customer service and will not spend my money on that site. The biggest majority of the vendors I have tried seem to pride themselves on fast shipping and get products out within 48 hours. I must compliment the majority of vendors here on ECF. They are awesome.

 

[throatkick]

I always order double or triple what I actually need, so USPS works great for me. It is good to kow that overnight is available especially when you are down to the last few drops of liquid.

 

[offset]

I've never been in the situation where I'm desperate for ecig supplies. I tend to stock up so I don't really mind waiting for my orders to arrive.

 

[nansc]

I have never had any problem with shipping.USPS !st class works very well for me.