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The infrastructure is breaking down.

It's not about corporate leadership or government. It's cultural. It's about individual people doing their job.

I'm getting a short fuse on this I guess.

I reflect on our sport getting into legit space. Pros making what they should. Tournaments being what they should. The sport needs to mature financially. We sit here collecting technical data for decades. It's a failure to launch scenario.

For God sake break dancing made it into the Olympics but not cue sports?

Gambling on games and cues? Still? Really? Business is gambling, truly. But transcending from smokey pool rooms to board rooms isn't happening yet. Sure, occasionally...

This is bigger than shipping delays.

I haven't checked golf or tennis forums, but I doubt they have the same problems.
 
I dont' have a horse in this race, but here is what AI (Artificial Intelligence) comes up with, when asked:


Both USPS (United States Postal Service) and UPS (United Parcel Service) are reputable shipping carriers in the United States, but they have different strengths and considerations when it comes to reliability, delivery success, and handling of goods.

USPS (United States Postal Service):

Strengths: Widely accessible with extensive delivery network, especially for letters and small packages.
Reliability: Generally reliable for standard mail and small parcels; however, because USPS handles a high volume of shipments, occasional delays or damages can occur.
Handling: Less specialized in fragile or high-value items; damage reports are less frequent but can happen, especially with less premium services.

UPS (United Parcel Service):

Strengths: Known for reliable, timely deliveries of parcels, especially for larger or more valuable shipments.
Reliability: Often considered more consistent in delivery times and handling fragile or valuable items.
Handling: Offers specialized services for fragile or high-value goods with better tracking and insurance options.

Overall comparison:

For delivering goods without damage, UPS is generally regarded as more reliable due to its focus on parcel delivery, professional handling, and tracking.
For delivery success, both carriers perform well, but UPS tends to have a slight edge in handling delicate or valuable items.

Additional tips:

Proper packaging significantly impacts whether goods arrive undamaged.
Choosing insured or premium shipping options can improve reliability regardless of carrier.

Conclusion: If your primary concern is ensuring that goods arrive intact and undamaged, UPS is often considered more reliable. However, USPS can also be dependable for many types of shipments, especially if you select their priority or express services.
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jshaw said:
Classic cues criticizing diverse workers... Ok then
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Interesting. I saw the policy criticized.

There are many contributing factors here.

We could also talk about the relative work ethic between the various generations.

I just want my cue. I am aware that the longer it takes the more likely something will go wrong.

Talking about it here is pool related and meant to be a bit amusing as well as stimulate some conversation about the issue as it relates to the cues.

I certainly don't want it to turn into something else.
 
A cue I had waited for a long time (7 years total) was shipped from Ohio to Illinois via USPS Priority. It was scanned being accepted at a small post office and departing for the Cincinnati distribution center. Nothing on tracking after that. I had to go through various levels of missing mail searches. After about 3 1/2 weeks is showed up in Cincinnati. It still took about a week to work its way to Illinois.
I was pretty worried, the time from getting the specs down to completion was a year. I was like a kid, I didn’t want to wait another year for the next Christmas. Worked out, just a bit of a stressor!
I don’t think my cue went on the road, it was in extended stay Cincinnati.
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Maxx said:
A cue I had waited for a long time (7 years total) was shipped from Ohio to Illinois via USPS Priority. It was scanned being accepted at a small post office and departing for the Cincinnati distribution center. Nothing on tracking after that. I had to go through various levels of missing mail searches. After about 3 1/2 weeks is showed up in Cincinnati. It still took about a week to work its way to Illinois.
I was pretty worried, the time from getting the specs down to completion was a year. I was like a kid, I didn’t want to wait another year for the next Christmas. Worked out, just a bit of a stressor!
I don’t think my cue went on the road, it was in extended stay Cincinnati.
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Wow.
 
Chopdoc said:
Interesting. I saw the policy criticized.

There are many contributing factors here.

We could also talk about the relative work ethic between the various generations.

I just want my cue. I am aware that the longer it takes the more likely something will go wrong.

Talking about it here is pool related and meant to be a bit amusing as well as stimulate some conversation about the issue as it relates to the cues.

I certainly don't want it to turn into something else.
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Hopefully it's a successful road player.
If it shows up with any extra cash I might mail out a couple of my good shooters.😉
 
I have been pretty lucky with shipping in recent years. I had something enroute when I started commenting in this thread. My package is now a week overdue and counting. Bastards must be either watching my accounts or monitoring AZB!

Paranoid might be over the top but a little noid is just normal!

Hu
 
Maxx said:
A cue I had waited for a long time (7 years total) was shipped from Ohio to Illinois via USPS Priority. It was scanned being accepted at a small post office and departing for the Cincinnati distribution center. Nothing on tracking after that. I had to go through various levels of missing mail searches. After about 3 1/2 weeks is showed up in Cincinnati. It still took about a week to work its way to Illinois.
I was pretty worried, the time from getting the specs down to completion was a year. I was like a kid, I didn’t want to wait another year for the next Christmas. Worked out, just a bit of a stressor!
I don’t think my cue went on the road, it was in extended stay Cincinnati.
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Love this look. Gorgeous wood. Wrap not so much.
 
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