topic Re: USPS in Community Chat

USPS

ShowMe — Tue, 04 Sep 2018 18:46:29 GMT

Last week I had a thread going about a purchase I made from QVC (D&C pants). Praised the Q for their quick shipping.

I was expecting them to be delivered today because they were here in St. Louis at the PO......and no, they are still there. Cannot blame this on QVC.....they followed through with my order. But, I do blame the USPS for not receiving them today.

Do not like the way items are being shipped via one way, then get transferred over to the USPS and they sit on them until they want to deliver them. The mailman has been here and gone....and no package. To me that is not innovation.....

Maybe it is time for QVC to figure a better way of getting packages to us other than through the USPS.

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ShowMe — Tue, 04 Sep 2018 18:50:41 GMT

Okay BETH (moderator).....see what you can do about this situation with QVC. You responded to me on the other thread. Hope to hear from you again on here.

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Imaoldhippie — Tue, 04 Sep 2018 18:52:07 GMT

I think this is your local PO fault. When I have packages transfered to USPS I have no problems and I am getting packages delivered on Sundays and holidays from the PO.

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Krimpette — Tue, 04 Sep 2018 18:56:55 GMT

I haven't had any recent problems with USPS of late. However, UPS is another story. They lost one package of mine recently and some of their tracking has been totally inaccurate. And when I spoke to three different agents, got three different answers.

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ShowMe — Tue, 04 Sep 2018 18:59:06 GMT

@Imaoldhippie......yes. I know it is the fault of the local PO. But it is the Q's fault for their brainchild idea of using the USPS...... There are 3 things in that order, and I had to pay 3 separate S&H on them. All shipped in one plastic bag that they use for shipping.

You are lucky for such wonderful service from your local PO.

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blackhole99 — Tue, 04 Sep 2018 19:02:25 GMT

Our post office is not open past noon on a Saturday and never on a Sunday or holiday. If I am expecting a package on a Monday or the day after a holiday, forget it, it'll be delivered the next day. My son lives in the city where the main post office resides and I know they work everyday and holidays. I personally like FedEx, everything I buy on line that ships with them is at my door in 3 to 5 days from anywhere in the US and in perfect condition.

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Cats3000 — Tue, 04 Sep 2018 19:02:25 GMT

I have no idea what the heck you're talking about. The pants are still "there"? Where is there? USPS doesn't "sit on stuff until they want to deliver it.

I'm no fan of the USPS. However, I have found that items shipped to me my UPS or FedEx and then dropped at my post office for my pick up are there. I have not had any trouble with that procedure.

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ShowMe — Tue, 04 Sep 2018 19:02:36 GMT

@Krimpette......mine started out with UPS.....they followed through on their end.....the problem is with the USPS/local PO.....

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Imaoldhippie — Tue, 04 Sep 2018 19:04:22 GMT

I get packages from Amazon, Walmart all delivered from the carrier then transferred to the local PO. I think you should talk to your local Postmaster.

I know how frustrating it can be. Hope you get your package tomarrow.

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Krimpette — Tue, 04 Sep 2018 19:04:38 GMT

@ShowMe. Sorry for your issues. Mine are the opposite. These days, I prefer that UPS then consigns my package to USPS. I'm having better luck with receiving packages during a reasonable time of day, among other things. Good luck!

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ShowMe — Tue, 04 Sep 2018 19:10:34 GMT

@Cats3000 wrote:
I have no idea what the heck you're talking about. The pants are still "there"? Where is there? USPS doesn't "sit on stuff until they want to deliver it.

I'm no fan of the USPS. However, I have found that items shipped to me my UPS or FedEx and then dropped at my post office for my pick up are there. I have not had any trouble with that procedure.

You may need to re-read my post......they, the pants, are still sitting at the local PO...... And yes, they do sit on packages until they decide to deliver them. It is a know fact here where I live. They do it all the time. I do know what I'm talking about. This is not the first time, believe me, that this has happened.

I don't have to go to the PO to pick up packages. That is what they are being paid to do with this arrangement they have with QVC.

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Sooner — Tue, 04 Sep 2018 19:12:03 GMT

@ShowMe wrote:
@Imaoldhippie......yes. I know it is the fault of the local PO. But it is the Q's fault for their brainchild idea of using the USPS...... There are 3 things in that order, and I had to pay 3 separate S&H on them. All shipped in one plastic bag that they use for shipping.

You are lucky for such wonderful service from your local PO.

@Imaoldhippie They ship the cheapest way. If they do something else you'll pay more. Ready for that?

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Sooner — Tue, 04 Sep 2018 19:13:11 GMT

@blackhole99 wrote:
Our post office is not open past noon on a Saturday and never on a Sunday or holiday. If I am expecting a package on a Monday or the day after a holiday, forget it, it'll be delivered the next day. My son lives in the city where the main post office resides and I know they work everyday and holidays. I personally like FedEx, everything I buy on line that ships with them is at my door in 3 to 5 days from anywhere in the US and in perfect condition.

I will do anything to avoid FedEx. They leave a big old sticker on your door making it far easier for someone to see YOU HAVE A PACKAGE from the street!

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ShowMe — Tue, 04 Sep 2018 19:17:28 GMT

@Imaoldhippie.......I only have problems when articles of clothing that have been ordered. I order things from Walgreen's, a local medical supply, and others.....Never have a problem with any of those packages being delivered by the PO.

I know several other local folks that have problems with our local PO and have been in to talk with them. They get the run around when they make a complaint. It is the same PO where my mail is delivered from. I am handicapped as far as getting in and out of my car, so it would be very difficult to go to see them. I know I could call, but that would be a waste of time.

Yes, I hope I get the package tomorrow. We'll see!!!

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Imaoldhippie — Tue, 04 Sep 2018 19:19:53 GMT

I doubt that you would get through to the Postmaster buy calling. Sorry for all your troubles, I hope it improves for you.

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ShowMe — Tue, 04 Sep 2018 19:21:26 GMT

@Sooner......No, I'm not ready to do that. I have paid 3 separate S&H already.....for it all to be in one plastic bag...... I know it is the cheapest way for the Q, but it's just not the best way.....

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ShowMe — Tue, 04 Sep 2018 19:26:57 GMT

I live in a 4 family apartment.....and when there is a package being delivered, the mailman always knocks on the door to let me (or the others that have a package) know there is a package outside the door. We have never had a package stolen from here. I have lived here for over 20 years now.

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santorini — Tue, 04 Sep 2018 19:31:32 GMT

@Cats3000 wrote:
I have no idea what the heck you're talking about. The pants are still "there"? Where is there? USPS doesn't "sit on stuff until they want to deliver it.

I beg to differ. I HATE the arrangement they came up with. I prefer UPS all the way. I'm in a major city and USPS DOES sit on things. For DAYS.

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ShowMe — Tue, 04 Sep 2018 19:41:54 GMT

@santorini wrote:
@Cats3000 wrote:
I have no idea what the heck you're talking about. The pants are still "there"? Where is there? USPS doesn't "sit on stuff until they want to deliver it.

I beg to differ. I HATE the arrangement they came up with. I prefer UPS all the way. I'm in a major city and USPS DOES sit on things. For DAYS.

Yes, they do..... I too am in a major city area (county).

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RespectLife — Tue, 04 Sep 2018 20:08:45 GMT

@ShowMe

I totally agree with you. Some post offices are NOT delivering the items timely.

My home post office does. It arrives to them and either goes out the same day or the next at the very latest.

My post office up here at work? I have watched the tracking and an additional 2-4 days before it arrives is NOT uncommon.

Luckily, I am NEVER in a big hurry. But the point remains, we pay for shipping and deserve better service than transferring to USPS. ESPECIALLY when we pay separate shipping for EACH item and they are sent in ONE bag saving QVC money.

UPS both at home and at work are prompt and here at work, it is brought right IN to me! Not hung by 27 rubber bands to the mail box flag on an extremely busy road.

I know it is frustrating...but try to remember...they are only pants. Don't get too upset for another day or two delay. This is the way Q does it and we just have to deal with it or shop elsewhere!

Try to shrug it off...maybe some day it will go back to letting us select our shipping method.