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#&*!@*@%!&*%$#* UPS man!!!
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Get a Post Office Box and you will have your stuff in the AM.
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Over the years shipping custom knives this is what I found out.
Post Office for insurance pays off and is the best if there is a problem.
I have had 1 package lost paid off in about 65 days
UPS pays off but it takes a while and customer service is lacking in some areas. Lost two packages and it took me close to a year to get my money
Fex Ex sucks when it comes to paying off on a package that is lost or damaged. I have not gotten paid for an expensive knife they lost in 1999
and of course don't expect too.
If you package well for USPS (Post Office) it will get there and be ok.
Nobody is going to handle your item like you think it should be so pack it good.
Long post but good info
Over the years shipping custom knives this is what I found out.
Post Office for insurance pays off and is the best if there is a problem.
I have had 1 package lost paid off in about 65 days
UPS pays off but it takes a while and customer service is lacking in some areas. Lost two packages and it took me close to a year to get my money
Fex Ex sucks when it comes to paying off on a package that is lost or damaged. I have not gotten paid for an expensive knife they lost in 1999
and of course don't expect too.
If you package well for USPS (Post Office) it will get there and be ok.
Nobody is going to handle your item like you think it should be so pack it good.
Long post but good info
You have to watch those UPS guys.
A man while at his neighborhood bar having a drink and engaged in a friendly game of pool overheard the local UPS guy bragging that he had sex with every female on his route except for one. Later in the evening when he finally got home he told his wife what the UPS man said. She remained silent for a moment with a puzzled look and then snarled " I bet it is that ***** across the street, never did like her."
A man while at his neighborhood bar having a drink and engaged in a friendly game of pool overheard the local UPS guy bragging that he had sex with every female on his route except for one. Later in the evening when he finally got home he told his wife what the UPS man said. She remained silent for a moment with a puzzled look and then snarled " I bet it is that ***** across the street, never did like her."
I typically prefer to ship/receive via USPS...have had no real issues with them and they are typically less expensive. Also, because I have a free USPS POB, my stuff is there in the AM and I know it is secure.
I never have have anything shipped out via FedEx Overnight anymore unless the shipper is willing to add 'Hold for Pick-Up' to retain the package at the local station. It seems that I am in an 'outlying' area by less than a 1/4 mile, and while FedEx is more than happy to take my money for an Overnight shipment...they always pull my package at the sort in Memphis and detain an extra day. They never tell the shipper about this...and it ticks me off big time....lost some good money paying for services I never received.
So far, the most reliable Overnight shipper is UPS. The USPS's Express packages are put on FedEx planes, so I still will not receive my packages overnight, but at least the USPS tells me so in advance. UPS will get them delivered to me Overnight just like I pay for...but the boxes rarely arrive completely unscathed...which is always scary, to say the least.
But since I tend to always have cues shipped Overnight, UPS is my only real option here.
UPS stays out later to deliver than FedEx...but that is because they typically have a later start time in the AM. Also bear in mind that at this time of year...delivery times will be later still due to all those pesky Christmas packages slowing the system down.
Lisa
I never have have anything shipped out via FedEx Overnight anymore unless the shipper is willing to add 'Hold for Pick-Up' to retain the package at the local station. It seems that I am in an 'outlying' area by less than a 1/4 mile, and while FedEx is more than happy to take my money for an Overnight shipment...they always pull my package at the sort in Memphis and detain an extra day. They never tell the shipper about this...and it ticks me off big time....lost some good money paying for services I never received.
So far, the most reliable Overnight shipper is UPS. The USPS's Express packages are put on FedEx planes, so I still will not receive my packages overnight, but at least the USPS tells me so in advance. UPS will get them delivered to me Overnight just like I pay for...but the boxes rarely arrive completely unscathed...which is always scary, to say the least.
But since I tend to always have cues shipped Overnight, UPS is my only real option here.
UPS stays out later to deliver than FedEx...but that is because they typically have a later start time in the AM. Also bear in mind that at this time of year...delivery times will be later still due to all those pesky Christmas packages slowing the system down.
Lisa
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Being the last on a route is not the drivers fault. He only goes where he is told, when he is told.
If you call and complain enough, they will sometimes switch your route.
Good luck.
If you call and complain enough, they will sometimes switch your route.
Good luck.
Man I feel your pain. For years I would eagerly be waiting on UPS to make my delivery and see them go by 3 houses away from me, on another road, at 7 or 8 in the morning.
My delivery always came after 4 in the afternoon, usually after 5. So I asked the UPS man about 2 years ago what the heck was going on, and this is what he said: "The driver
that you are seeing in the morning is not me. It's another driver on a different route. Three houses from you is the route cutoff, and it is on the first part of their delivery route.
You are on my delivery route and you are last."
Well if you think about it, someone has to be on the cutoff, just wish it was not me lol. And on the bright side, I could be 2 houses worse lol.
My delivery always came after 4 in the afternoon, usually after 5. So I asked the UPS man about 2 years ago what the heck was going on, and this is what he said: "The driver
that you are seeing in the morning is not me. It's another driver on a different route. Three houses from you is the route cutoff, and it is on the first part of their delivery route.
You are on my delivery route and you are last."
Well if you think about it, someone has to be on the cutoff, just wish it was not me lol. And on the bright side, I could be 2 houses worse lol.
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Ti's the season to be jolly. Allot of people wish they had money to put proper food on the table. Your driver probably has around 200 stops a day with maybe 25 pick ups. Looks to me that you have more than a few cases to chose from. What ever it still beats a sharp stick in the eye. Merry Xmas. :thumbup:
You could show up at the local ups and pick it up before the driver gets it
That sucks Manic, I know the feeling. One time I had to wait 3 extra days for something because of holidays and weekends... damn UPS!!!!
I choose USPS. I have had more issues w/ UPS and FEDEX than I care to remember. Items lost, damaged, late, items just sitting at a facility until I inquire about it, and the famous sitting at home w/ 3 dogs and never heard a knock, door bell, or a bark only to find a sticker on the door saying "Sorry we missed you". :angry:
USPS usually has the best rates also, but I can't stand their tracking system. It is useless! I have had packages in hand and the tracking says "Item received from sender on such and such date". They need to work on that and of course they should try to inspire the employees at the counter. They do not know how to smile and about as fast as the speed of smell. Still in my experience, they have messed up packages a lot less than the others.
I choose USPS. I have had more issues w/ UPS and FEDEX than I care to remember. Items lost, damaged, late, items just sitting at a facility until I inquire about it, and the famous sitting at home w/ 3 dogs and never heard a knock, door bell, or a bark only to find a sticker on the door saying "Sorry we missed you". :angry:
USPS usually has the best rates also, but I can't stand their tracking system. It is useless! I have had packages in hand and the tracking says "Item received from sender on such and such date". They need to work on that and of course they should try to inspire the employees at the counter. They do not know how to smile and about as fast as the speed of smell. Still in my experience, they have messed up packages a lot less than the others.
SweetPea
Pug-n-pool lover
I think I remember you saying the UPS guy was your favorite person in the world (course that was over a year ago), did you get a new one? :smile: Just be happy you don't have my mail lady, now that's down right scary
Hope you got your delivery all in one piece.