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SHIPPING DELAYS: Why is anyone surprised?

Tinkrbl44 — Thu, 17 Dec 2020 18:27:13 GMT

Unless you were born last week, most people should know to assume that the winter weather will cause shipping delays. You can take that to the bank.

Yet, people constantly complain (and some scream holy heck) because their packages are delayed. This year is made worse because of the pandemic and the MASSIVE increase in online purchases. Billions more.

Seriously?

Last night's news was warning people about the serious storms on the east coast ....uh, isn't this typical December weather?

I was on my Paypal website this morning looking up something from November, and on the PO tacking page it states:

ALERT: USPS IS EXPERIENCING UNPRECEDENTED VOLUME INCREASES AND LIMITED EMPLOYEE AVAILABILITY DUE TO THE IMPACTS OF COVID-19. WE APPRECIATE YOUR PATIENCE AND REMAIN COMMITTED TO DELIVERING THE HOLIDAYS TO YOU.

Why is anyone surprised? Bad case of amnesia?

Solution: Print an online picture of the purchased item and have a nice card for the gift recipient .... and tell them the package is in the mail .....

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hoosieroriginal — Thu, 17 Dec 2020 18:30:28 GMT

Everyone needs to have patience this year - good idea - print a picture and give it - people will understand. We are stressed enough during Covid - please just be kind and patient people! The post offices are stacked with packages! Practice Christmas kindness!

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goldensrbest — Thu, 17 Dec 2020 18:33:15 GMT

We were told this would happen ,why people do not understand ,is beyond me.

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Tinkrbl44 — Thu, 17 Dec 2020 18:36:20 GMT

@goldensrbest wrote:
We were told this would happen ,why people do not understand ,is beyond me.

@goldensrbest

Amen.

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rms1954 — Thu, 17 Dec 2020 18:40:04 GMT

They know what's going on, but they look past that and can only see their own needs, wants, and demands. Immature, spoiled, childish behavior.

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deepwaterdotter — Thu, 17 Dec 2020 18:40:13 GMT

No delays yet in my area of Wisconsin. Fingers crossed.

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Georgiagrama — Thu, 17 Dec 2020 18:42:09 GMT

@Tinkrbl44 We were warned well in advance. Stores have been asking since the end of October for everyone to ship early.

I received the last of my gifts two weeks ago. However, I have made purchases for myself that if I get them fine, and if I don't, it won't mean the difference of a present to hand someone or not.

Even without the constant advisory on the news, I think people assume the sales will be better closer to Christmas, so they wait. Fine for brick and mortar shopping, but that doesn't work when something has to ship cross country.

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haddon9 — Thu, 17 Dec 2020 18:46:01 GMT

@Tinkrbl44 I have an Etsy shop and shipped the last of my holiday packages on 12/14. So far I still have 7 packages not yet delivered.

I have messaged my customers about the shipping delays and have suggested that if their package doesn't arrive on time to print out a picture of the photo that I sent them of their custom item.

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Georgiagrama — Thu, 17 Dec 2020 18:46:17 GMT

@rms1954 wrote:
They know what's going on, but they look past that and can only see their own needs, wants, and demands. Immature, spoiled, childish behavior.

@rms1954 I think it's a combination of what you said, and that people are hoping for last minute sales. However, I think I remember correctly that most stores were even having their Black Friday sales early to prevent the last minute rush. Everyone was warned well in advance, that's for sure.

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chrystaltree — Thu, 17 Dec 2020 19:05:54 GMT

It mystifies me. I read the complaints and I wonder if the person was off planet for a year. The delivery companies and USPS all warned us and enocurged us to send early and the warnings came in early October. People are shopping like crazy online, Covid 19 is raging throughout the nation and then there's winter weather. Today's storm will add to the delays so I hope people know that they shouldn't expect anything they bought in the last 2 weeks to arrive before Jan 1, even if Christmas delivery was promised.

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Pearlee — Thu, 17 Dec 2020 19:09:41 GMT

I don't see people surprised, I see them disgruntled. And I see the usual poster being contrary.

The backup IS much worse this year, not surprisingly. And really, did we need another thread about this in addition to my The USPS Is Screwed Up thread?

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Foxxee — Thu, 17 Dec 2020 19:31:01 GMT

Not at all worried about late deliveries, I'm concerned about getting them at all. Some are necessities.

Yesterday, Fedex delivered my box to the wrong house. Emailed a picture of the house, specifically the steps where the box was placed. Receiving a photo of the house is a first.

I don't recognize this house.

Walmart is sending an expedited replacement, but at $95, should the retailer be responsible for this mess?

This isn't an example of a shipper unable to make deliveries on time, it's incompetence. Not only do I have a large house number on a street lamp close to the road, but also on the house, both clearly visible from the street. The package was delivered during the day.

So, yes, under these circumstances, I think some of us have a right to be angry.

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Tinkrbl44 — Thu, 17 Dec 2020 20:26:16 GMT

@Pearlee wrote:
I don't see people surprised, I see them disgruntled. And I see the usual poster being contrary.

The backup IS much worse this year, not surprisingly. And really, did we need another thread about this in addition to my The USPS Is Screwed Up thread?

@Pearlee

Seriously? Just because YOU posted a thread complaining about the USPS, no other threads "need" to be started? According to you. Wow.

(Not to put too fine a point on it, but I wasn't complaining about the USPS, I was surprised that people are still surprised about shipping delays from ALL carriers. Different topic, and you don't need to tell people what they can post... go find something else to complain about). Ridiculous comment.

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Pearlee — Thu, 17 Dec 2020 20:08:01 GMT

@Tinkrbl44 wrote:
@Pearlee wrote:
I don't see people surprised, I see them disgruntled. And I see the usual poster being contrary.

The backup IS much worse this year, not surprisingly. And really, did we need another thread about this in addition to my The USPS Is Screwed Up thread?

@Pearlee

Seriously? Just because YOU posted a thread complaining about the USPS, no other threads need to started? According to you. Wow.

(Not to put too fine a point on it, but I wasn't complaining about the USPS, I was surprised that people are still surprised about shipping delays from ALL carriers. Different topic, and you don't need to tell people what they can post... go find something else to complain about). Ridiculous comment.

LOL I didn't tell you what to post, I expressed my own opinion. 😝

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Tinkrbl44 — Thu, 17 Dec 2020 20:12:59 GMT

@ Pearley

Well, now you've done that, so run along.

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GenXmuse — Thu, 17 Dec 2020 20:16:39 GMT

You would think this year among all years, people would learn to be patient and thankful just to be able to celebrate another Christmas, but some people are born to complain.

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proudlyfromNJ — Thu, 17 Dec 2020 20:26:11 GMT

@Tinkrbl44 wrote:
@ Pearley

Well, now you've done that, so run along.

@Tinkrbl44 You must know she thinks she is a mod.

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Tinkrbl44 — Fri, 18 Dec 2020 22:39:10 GMT

@proudlyfromNJ wrote:
@Tinkrbl44 wrote:

Well, now you've done that, so run along.
@Tinkrbl44 You must know she thinks she is a mod.

@proudlyfromNJ

Yes, LOL. Another message board police wannabe.

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Greeneyedlady21 — Thu, 17 Dec 2020 22:52:03 GMT

I ordered a Vera Bradley dog print mask for myself, free 2 day UPS delivery with Shop Runner.

Was delivered in 2 days to me today, in a snowstorm. By a guy in his personal vehicle. In my area UPS is using that to supplement their truck delivery. Great job, I was impressed.

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Pearlee — Thu, 17 Dec 2020 23:04:26 GMT

@Tinkrbl44 wrote:
@ Pearley

Well, now you've done that, so run along.

@Tinkrbl44. I shouldn't tell you what to post but you TELL ME to run along? How ridiculous...and hypocritical. 😄