Shipping or Receiving Packages - Your Preferences and Experiences Please?

[MAX]

I know this is probably a really dumb thread. Nonetheless, I'm posting it at a few sites to get everyone's feedback from their experiences.

Here's my deal, I ordered something with plenty of time for it to arrive for a special day. It was sent via UPS and it's still yet to arrive. :mad: Their online tracking is for shit whereas the USPS rocks.

The thing is the shipping was much more to use UPS as opposed to the postal service as well.

Pardon the dumbass pun but I truly am about to go postal regarding UPS!!! Fuckers!!!

I really would both appreciate and I thank you in advance for your imput and shared experiences.

[LoungeMachine]

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Their online tracking is for shit whereas the USPS rocks.

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Wait. a. minute.

MAX is saying a SOCIALIST, GOVERNMENT-RUN system is rocking over a PRIVATE corporation's????????


:gulp:

Had to sit down for a moment.

Okay, sorry for de-railing thread. :D

[Ally_Kat]

See, I've had the exact opposite experience. UPS where I'm at is better than USPS in both delivery and tracking. FedEx's tracking is also crap.

Just take note that many of the tracking systems across the board are not updated until a certain time in the day - like during the evening. I was tracking my computer about a year ago and remember not seeing scans from 7 in the morning until after 6 in the evening.

If anything, call UPS customer service with the tracking order, especially if it's been longer than delivery was stated (ex 2-3 business day shipping and it's been 5). They usually have a more updated view of the scanning than what is on the website. But, then again, that's my experience with the facility by me and what I know cuz my buddy works as customer service there.

[Satan]

Don't have UPS or FedEx down here. We only have DHL. And just in case you ever wondered what those letters stand for....

It's Devil Hell Lucifer. That's why it's Hell's favorite shipping company. http://www.cosgan.de/images/smilie/teufel/d010.gif

[thome]

I cannot vote being a wanted felon and all or I would respond within this thread but I can't my bad.

I got a parking ticket in Kentucky on the UK campus frat house and never went to court.

I got a letter from them -The Them- here in KC in 1985 in reguards to paying the 7$ fine and 18$ court cost, but on principal I have been on the run ever since...this life of crime and underground living has taken it's toll on me . Crime whores robbery it's been rough perhaps if I could have got into a scared straight program back in 85'.....I what you kids to now what it's like being INSIDE MAN!!!

Sorry...

[Little Texan]

I've had good luck with both UPS and USPS, but I prefer USPS because they are cheaper and actually a bit faster than UPS more often than not. Now Fedex, on the other hand, is slow as fuck and sucks ass! I refuse to buy from anyone on ebay that uses Fedex shipping. I think the last time I used Fedex, it took like three weeks to receive my item, and I probably would have received it in 3-4 days with either USPS or UPS.

[LoungeMachine]

I heard UPS and Fed-Ex were merging......

New company to be called....





wait for it...........



FED UPS

:gulp:

[MAX]

You just make that one up? Actually, it's not bad. :)

I'm on fucking terminal hold with UPS "Customer Service" as I type. :mad:

I'm livid, I purchased the item last fucking week and it was shipped that day. Fuck UPS!!!

[MAX]

This is their fucking website and it's said the same shit for days!!!

Tracking Detail Help

Your package is on time with a scheduled delivery date of 04/26/2010.

Location Date Local Time DescriptionWhat's This?
HODGKINS, IL, US 04/21/2010 6:50 P.M. DEPARTURE SCAN
04/21/2010 10:21 A.M. ARRIVAL SCAN
SHREWSBURY, MA, US 04/20/2010 1:59 A.M. DEPARTURE SCAN
SHREWSBURY, MA, US 04/19/2010 10:48 P.M. ARRIVAL SCAN
WATERTOWN, MA, US 04/19/2010 9:48 P.M. DEPARTURE SCAN
04/19/2010 7:54 P.M. ORIGIN SCAN
US 04/16/2010 1:03 P.M. BILLING INFORMATION RECEIVED/SHIPPED FROM ORIGIN

Tracking Information
Tracking Number: 8****************** Status: In Transit - On Time
Your shipment is moving within the UPS network and should be delivered on the Scheduled Delivery Date. A shipment can remain in this status until it is delivered. Other than time-definite air deliveries, shipments are generally delivered anytime between the hours of 9 a.m. and 7 p.m. (and sometimes later) to residences, and by close of business for commercial addresses. UPS cannot schedule a specific delivery time within that window.

In Transit - On Time Scheduled Delivery Date: 04/26/2010 Shipped To: SALT LAKE CITY, UT, US Shipped/Billed On: 04/16/2010 Reference Number(s): ***** Type: Package Service: GROUND Weight: .50 Lb

Fucking tools!!! All I got from speaking to a rep is that it's "in transit." :rolleyes:

Morons!!!

Think I found a job for Ace?

[MAX]

See, I've had the exact opposite experience. UPS where I'm at is better than USPS in both delivery and tracking. FedEx's tracking is also crap.

Just take note that many of the tracking systems across the board are not updated until a certain time in the day - like during the evening. I was tracking my computer about a year ago and remember not seeing scans from 7 in the morning until after 6 in the evening.

If anything, call UPS customer service with the tracking order, especially if it's been longer than delivery was stated (ex 2-3 business day shipping and it's been 5). They usually have a more updated view of the scanning than what is on the website. But, then again, that's my experience with the facility by me and what I know cuz my buddy works as customer service there.

Thank you Ally but calling them was less productive than going outside and dancing in the rain.

[Ally_Kat]

You just make that one up? Actually, it's not bad. :)

I'm on fucking terminal hold with UPS "Customer Service" as I type. :mad:

I'm livid, I purchased the item last fucking week and it was shipped that day. Fuck UPS!!!

Are you sure it was shipped that day or was the shipping info entered on that day? Many times when businesses say they shipped it, they sent the shipping info to UPS, and it then is entered into UPS' database. Then they go pick it up at the company/locale, it's scanned to ship at the facility, and then is put on a truck to either go on a plane or a freight truck. This process takes a day to a day and a half.

[LoungeMachine]

Dude......

Even 5-day Ground should have arrived already.

Blue Lable is the only wayto go...

:gulp:

[PETE'S BROTHER]

You just make that one up? Actually, it's not bad. :)

I'm on fucking terminal hold with UPS "Customer Service" as I type. :mad:

I'm livid, I purchased the item last fucking week and it was shipped that day. Fuck UPS!!!

shipped that day, or received a tracking # that day? sellers can use ups software at home to get the label, but may not have brought it to a terminal/store. does the tracking show it has been movin' yet?

[MAX]

No shit huh? What makes me so pissed is I (ME!!!) made the choice to pay the extra ten bucks to go UPS!!!

[Ally_Kat]

This is their fucking website and it's said the same shit for days!!!

Tracking Detail Help

Your package is on time with a scheduled delivery date of 04/26/2010.

Location Date Local Time DescriptionWhat's This?
HODGKINS, IL, US 04/21/2010 6:50 P.M. DEPARTURE SCAN
04/21/2010 10:21 A.M. ARRIVAL SCAN
SHREWSBURY, MA, US 04/20/2010 1:59 A.M. DEPARTURE SCAN
SHREWSBURY, MA, US 04/19/2010 10:48 P.M. ARRIVAL SCAN
WATERTOWN, MA, US 04/19/2010 9:48 P.M. DEPARTURE SCAN
04/19/2010 7:54 P.M. ORIGIN SCAN
US 04/16/2010 1:03 P.M. BILLING INFORMATION RECEIVED/SHIPPED FROM ORIGIN

Tracking Information
Tracking Number: 8****************** Status: In Transit - On Time
Your shipment is moving within the UPS network and should be delivered on the Scheduled Delivery Date. A shipment can remain in this status until it is delivered. Other than time-definite air deliveries, shipments are generally delivered anytime between the hours of 9 a.m. and 7 p.m. (and sometimes later) to residences, and by close of business for commercial addresses. UPS cannot schedule a specific delivery time within that window.

In Transit - On Time Scheduled Delivery Date: 04/26/2010 Shipped To: SALT LAKE CITY, UT, US Shipped/Billed On: 04/16/2010 Reference Number(s): ***** Type: Package Service: GROUND Weight: .50 Lb

Fucking tools!!! All I got from speaking to a rep is that it's "in transit." :rolleyes:

Morons!!!

Think I found a job for Ace?


Are you sure it was shipped that day or was the shipping info entered on that day? Many times when businesses say they shipped it, they sent the shipping info to UPS, and it then is entered into UPS' database. Then they go pick it up at the company/locale, it's scanned to ship at the facility, and then is put on a truck to either go on a plane or a freight truck. This process takes a day to a day and a half.

Yep. Reading your tracking info, that is what happened. Right now it's somewhere - probably on a freight truck or plane. It hasn't been scanned yet.

What's making your delivery longer is that that are two weekends involved. That's why you never order anything from UPS, FedEx, or USPS on a Friday. Thursdays can sometimes be questionable. You always want to do things like this on a Monday, especially if you need it for a specific date. Always consider business days only. That's when all major transit happens.

[PETE'S BROTHER]

This is their fucking website and it's said the same shit for days!!!

Tracking Detail Help

Your package is on time with a scheduled delivery date of 04/26/2010.

Location Date Local Time DescriptionWhat's This?
HODGKINS, IL, US 04/21/2010 6:50 P.M. DEPARTURE SCAN
04/21/2010 10:21 A.M. ARRIVAL SCAN
SHREWSBURY, MA, US 04/20/2010 1:59 A.M. DEPARTURE SCAN
SHREWSBURY, MA, US 04/19/2010 10:48 P.M. ARRIVAL SCAN
WATERTOWN, MA, US 04/19/2010 9:48 P.M. DEPARTURE SCAN
04/19/2010 7:54 P.M. ORIGIN SCAN
US 04/16/2010 1:03 P.M. BILLING INFORMATION RECEIVED/SHIPPED FROM ORIGIN

Tracking Information
Tracking Number: 8****************** Status: In Transit - On Time
Your shipment is moving within the UPS network and should be delivered on the Scheduled Delivery Date. A shipment can remain in this status until it is delivered. Other than time-definite air deliveries, shipments are generally delivered anytime between the hours of 9 a.m. and 7 p.m. (and sometimes later) to residences, and by close of business for commercial addresses. UPS cannot schedule a specific delivery time within that window.

In Transit - On Time Scheduled Delivery Date: 04/26/2010 Shipped To: SALT LAKE CITY, UT, US Shipped/Billed On: 04/16/2010 Reference Number(s): ***** Type: Package Service: GROUND Weight: .50 Lb

Fucking tools!!! All I got from speaking to a rep is that it's "in transit." :rolleyes:

Morons!!!

Think I found a job for Ace?

wow, please forget my last question. you poor bastard. waddaya gonna wear to the fetish "ball" now?:biggrin::tongue0011:

[MAX]

shipped that day, or received a tracking # that day? sellers can use ups software at home to get the label, but may not have brought it to a terminal/store. does the tracking show it has been movin' yet?

This is my fourth purchase from the company. The only difference is I chose the UPS route for quicker delivery instead of USPS Standard ground and look where it's gotten? No wait, we can't cos it doesn't show nor do they tell. :rolleyes:

[MAX]

Thanks Ally. :cool:

[Ally_Kat]

This is their fucking website and it's said the same shit for days!!!

Tracking Detail Help

Your package is on time with a scheduled delivery date of 04/26/2010.

Location Date Local Time DescriptionWhat's This?
HODGKINS, IL, US 04/21/2010 6:50 P.M. DEPARTURE SCAN
04/21/2010 10:21 A.M. ARRIVAL SCAN
SHREWSBURY, MA, US 04/20/2010 1:59 A.M. DEPARTURE SCAN
SHREWSBURY, MA, US 04/19/2010 10:48 P.M. ARRIVAL SCAN
WATERTOWN, MA, US 04/19/2010 9:48 P.M. DEPARTURE SCAN
04/19/2010 7:54 P.M. ORIGIN SCAN
US 04/16/2010 1:03 P.M. BILLING INFORMATION RECEIVED/SHIPPED FROM ORIGIN

Tracking Information
Tracking Number: 8****************** Status: In Transit - On Time
Your shipment is moving within the UPS network and should be delivered on the Scheduled Delivery Date. A shipment can remain in this status until it is delivered. Other than time-definite air deliveries, shipments are generally delivered anytime between the hours of 9 a.m. and 7 p.m. (and sometimes later) to residences, and by close of business for commercial addresses. UPS cannot schedule a specific delivery time within that window.

In Transit - On Time Scheduled Delivery Date: 04/26/2010 Shipped To: SALT LAKE CITY, UT, US Shipped/Billed On: 04/16/2010 Reference Number(s): ***** Type: Package Service: GROUND Weight: .50 Lb

Fucking tools!!! All I got from speaking to a rep is that it's "in transit." :rolleyes:

Morons!!!

Think I found a job for Ace?


This is my fourth purchase from the company. The only difference is I chose the UPS route for quicker delivery instead of USPS Standard ground and look where it's gotten? No wait, we can't cos it doesn't show nor do they tell. :rolleyes:

Dude. Chill.

When you order with UPS, they give you a delivery date. They're telling you that it's coming this Monday, April 26th. It's in your tracking info and you're given it when you order. UPS, for me, has never been late with the expected delivery date. In fact, sometimes, it comes a day earlier. If it's Tuesday and you don't have the package or the "hey, we tried and we weren't home" sticker, then get upset. But right now, they're on time.

[Guitar Shark]

MAX, you need to relax. Your blow up doll will arrive before you know it. In the meantime, you can always just beat the meat.

[Dan]

I Use NZPS.:D

Add That To Your Poll.

[Diamondjimi]

This is their fucking website and it's said the same shit for days!!!

Tracking Detail Help

Your package is on time with a scheduled delivery date of 04/26/2010.

Location Date Local Time DescriptionWhat's This?
HODGKINS, IL, US 04/21/2010 6:50 P.M. DEPARTURE SCAN
04/21/2010 10:21 A.M. ARRIVAL SCAN
SHREWSBURY, MA, US 04/20/2010 1:59 A.M. DEPARTURE SCAN
SHREWSBURY, MA, US 04/19/2010 10:48 P.M. ARRIVAL SCAN
WATERTOWN, MA, US 04/19/2010 9:48 P.M. DEPARTURE SCAN
04/19/2010 7:54 P.M. ORIGIN SCAN
US 04/16/2010 1:03 P.M. BILLING INFORMATION RECEIVED/SHIPPED FROM ORIGIN

Tracking Information
Tracking Number: 8****************** Status: In Transit - On Time
Your shipment is moving within the UPS network and should be delivered on the Scheduled Delivery Date. A shipment can remain in this status until it is delivered. Other than time-definite air deliveries, shipments are generally delivered anytime between the hours of 9 a.m. and 7 p.m. (and sometimes later) to residences, and by close of business for commercial addresses. UPS cannot schedule a specific delivery time within that window.

In Transit - On Time Scheduled Delivery Date: 04/26/2010 Shipped To: SALT LAKE CITY, UT, US Shipped/Billed On: 04/16/2010 Reference Number(s): ***** Type: Package Service: GROUND Weight: .50 Lb

Fucking tools!!! All I got from speaking to a rep is that it's "in transit." :rolleyes:

Morons!!!

Think I found a job for Ace?

I hate to tell ya this Max... But your weed is in an evidence locker @ headquarters.

I would anticipate contact from Federal authorities any time now... :biggrin:

[Northern Girl]

Your package is on time with a scheduled delivery date of 04/26/2010.

Looks like you will get it Monday. Why all the drama and confusion? Scheduled date means scheduled date. It doesn't mean we'll try to get it there earlier if we can. They don't.

[Northern Girl]

Sorry, didn't read Ally's post which says basically the same thing. How come only the women can comprehend? :biggrin:

[Anonymous]

MAX, you need to relax. Your blow up doll will arrive before you know it. In the meantime, you can always just beat the meat.

Well, I dunno... is it a Real Doll (http://www.realdoll.com/)? That may help explain the hurry/nervousness he's in.

You can even add an accessory to sit in (tp://www.realdoll.com/cgi-bin/snav.rd?action=viewpage&section=accessories), which would further explain Max's craving. :o

Cheers! :bottle:

[GAR]

Someone once sent me a gift flat of apples for xmas, and the post office sat on it for about 4 weeks.

When it got here, the flat was full of flies bruised and seeping juices.

That's usually my knob, not my xmas gifts. I never got such treatment from UPS though I prefer to use Fedex.

[Bob_R]

That's an unusual circumstance you have there MAX.

UPS rocks!! :rockit::rockit2:

[Bob_R]

I heard UPS and Fed-Ex were merging......

New company to be called....





wait for it...........



FED UPS

:gulp:


You just make that one up? Actually, it's not bad. :)

I'm on fucking terminal hold with UPS "Customer Service" as I type. :mad:

I'm livid, I purchased the item last fucking week and it was shipped that day. Fuck UPS!!!

The answer is actually FED UP, Lounge.

MAX you're hurting my feelings ranting on UPS. :) :smiley-lol:

[POJO_Risin]

This thread would be a lot different if it were referring to whores, and not mail...

[Candy Girl]

I can't stand UPS, not only did my package I shipped not arrive, it was "lost" for a period of about 8 hours then it was rerouted back to the original shipping location. It was terribly damaged and no one from the UPS store bothered to contact me to tell me it had arrived back there. I had to track the damn thing down myself because the tracking info on it was so cryptic and THEN UPS denied my claim for damages.

:mad0233:

I'm sticking with FedEx.

[twonabomber]

i usually go with USPS when shipping. my friend has a UPS account at his shop, sometimes i'll drop something off there for pickup.

our UPS guy is pretty cool, there's always a Jeep or an ATV project and if we happen to be here when he shows up he'll ask what's getting worked on. my only complaint is that a lot of times he'll get here between 4 and 5:30 pm, which means something of mine won't get worked on until probably the next day.

USPS driver is okay too, she's kinda cute actually.

[Ally_Kat]

Sorry, didn't read Ally's post which says basically the same thing. How come only the women can comprehend? :biggrin:

Because women are detail-oriented. We secretly run the show :biggrin:

[Dan]

Because women are detail-oriented. We secretly run the show :biggrin:

That's So True.:D

[MAX]

I know you're all just dying to hear the status, no? :biggrin: Well, I'm extremely impressed with UPS, that I must say. :rolleyes:

Yup, it fucking arrived on the date they stated. Except it obviously sat in SLC for a cupla days instead of being delivered.

They suck and they didn't follow the delivery request that was printed right on the fucking box either!!!

SALT LAKE CITY, UT, US 04/26/2010 5:13 P.M. DELIVERY
SALT LAKE CITY, UT US 04/26/2010 4:48 A.M. OUT FOR DELIVERY
SALT LAKE CITY, UT, US 04/23/2010 4:10 A.M. ARRIVAL SCAN
HODGKINS, IL, US 04/21/2010 6:50 P.M. DEPARTURE SCAN
HODGKINS, IL, US 04/21/2010 10:21 A.M. ARRIVAL SCAN
SHREWSBURY, MA, US 04/20/2010 1:59 A.M. DEPARTURE SCAN
SHREWSBURY, MA, US 04/19/2010 10:48 P.M. ARRIVAL SCAN
WATERTOWN, MA, US 04/19/2010 9:48 P.M. DEPARTURE SCAN
04/19/2010 7:54 P.M. ORIGIN SCAN
US 04/16/2010 1:03 P.M. BILLING INFORMATION RECEIVED/SHIPPED FROM ORIGIN

[Anonymous]

Have fun with your Real Doll, you crazy mormon, you.

Cheers! :bottle:

[Ally_Kat]

Yup, it fucking arrived on the date they stated. Except it obviously sat in SLC for a cupla days instead of being delivered.


SALT LAKE CITY, UT, US 04/26/2010 5:13 P.M. DELIVERY
SALT LAKE CITY, UT US 04/26/2010 4:48 A.M. OUT FOR DELIVERY
SALT LAKE CITY, UT, US 04/23/2010 4:10 A.M. ARRIVAL SCAN


Umm...I don't work for UPS, but could it be that it sat in Salt Lake City for two days because of the WEEKEND?

Just a wild guess.

[MAX]

Umm...I don't work for UPS, but could it be that it sat in Salt Lake City for two days because of the WEEKEND?

Just a wild guess.

Hmmmmmmm...

Could be? :confused:

However, I did receive my mail on Saturday while my shit was sitting with UPS. Secondly, UPS supposedly delivers SEVEN DAYS A WEEK. Well, at least that's what they claim? Lastly, I fucking paid extra for their supposedly better service? :lmao:

[MAX]

Have fun with your Real Doll, you crazy mormon, you.

Cheers! :bottle:

My "Real Doll" is currently in Boston and I will not be there until August. ;)

Also and believe me, if it were actually a blow-up dolly, I'd have even been more pissed off with UPS's shitty service. :biggrin:

[Ally_Kat]

Hmmmmmmm...

Could be? :confused:

However, I did receive my mail on Saturday while my shit was sitting with UPS. Secondly, UPS supposedly delivers SEVEN DAYS A WEEK. Well, at least that's what they claim? Lastly, I fucking paid extra for their supposedly better service? :lmao:

Not unless you pay for weekend delivery or it's a overnighted package

[Little Texan]

Hmmmmmmm...

Could be? :confused:

However, I did receive my mail on Saturday while my shit was sitting with UPS. Secondly, UPS supposedly delivers SEVEN DAYS A WEEK. Well, at least that's what they claim? Lastly, I fucking paid extra for their supposedly better service? :lmao:

That should teach you to go postal next time! :tongue0011:

[Ally_Kat]

That should teach you to go postal next time! :tongue0011:

What are you talking about? He did go postal this time! :biggrin:

[MAX]

I had no idea this thread would strike such a nerve?

[PETE'S BROTHER]

oh, it's been struck!

[MAX]

oh, it's been struck!

Doesn't UPS's slogan have something to do with the word "brown" as well? :biggrin:

[diamondsgirl]

Here's my FedEx rant, in case anyone gives a shit because they sure DIDN'T.

Some psycho, let's call her Gina, decided to mail something to me FedEx overnight express. I did not ask for this, or want this thing. In fact, it freaked me the fuck out. But, Gina being a NUT, sent it to me. She sent it using a third party's fedex account number without their permission. So, they got charged $27, which is what is cost to send it. When they got the bill, they disputed it. FedEx then sends the bill to me. I do not even have an account with FedEx. I called FedEx and explained the situation and they said that they would "take care of it" on their end and that there was nothing else I needed to do. Sounded reasonable.

A few weeks later, I get a letter from a collections agency stating that they are working for FedEx and they are demanding the $27. I called them and explained the situation AGAIN and they said that I need to call FedEx and dispute the charges. I told them that I already did that. They said they have no record of any dispute and that I have to fill out a specific form in order for it to be an official dispute. I had to call FedEx again and they emailed me the form.
Question is:
Why the fuck should I have to do anything when I never ask for this shit in the first place??

Whatever. I filled out the form and returned it and heard nothing.

The creepiest part is what Gina actually sent me. It was a blank index card with her lipstick (yes, from her lips) kissing. You know like this:
http://amominredhighheels.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/02/pink_lips.jpg

Yeah. :rolleyes:

The next time I saw Gina, she laughed and said it was "just a joke". I asked her to call Fedex to make sure it is straightened out. Do you think she did? Umm, no.

Guess what I got last week? A second notice from FedEx's collections peeps looking for $27.

Ugh.

[GAR]

My package is delicate, so I use a wrapper and then a long plastic sleeve for extra protection from damage.