USPS sucks

SVonhof · 2020-07-16T23:18:00+00:00

According to the latest news, its going to get slower as the new head is tasked with reducing costs. I placed an order with Hireko golf for a new putter gri...

Rickochet

DonM Or it could be a work slowdown in reaction to management attempts to streamline.

I have read that USPS is upside down under a super heavy load to support their retirement system. They are only allocated so much money by congress. With a funding shortage perhaps the new boss is actually trying to cut the loss by making cutbacks. It is too easy for some to call it a political manuever.

DonM

Waiting on a putter from Global Golf. 🙁

scotts33

I purchased a used Jones stand bag on eBay. Before purchasing I asked the seller how he would ship USPS or another way. He said he would do FedEx Ground otherwise USPS. I asked FedEx Ground and purchased it last weekend. Got here from Ohio on Wednesday 3 working days. Going thru Chicago area who knows how long it would have taken USPS.

colej

Par4QC

im in Ohio (same state as golfworks) They ship fedex to me? Is this a option for you?

Par4QC

colej I would have taken it any way I got it.

I bought some grips from Value Golf this week and they were in the cabinet a day or 2 ago. No problem thru USPS from PA to IL.

HybridWood

I am wondering if a full club is the "problem" here. My horror stories have been with complete clubs.

For smaller, lighter stuff, first class USPS seems to work OK.

Just bought a driver head that was shipped from Utah to IL via Priority mail (label said 2 days) on Tuesday, arrived Friday. OK, one extra day but still not on the order of weeks!

backinit

I just had a Fedex delivery this morning...yes Labor Day. Original date was Thursday, but the product was still 3 states away. Then scheduled Friday and Saturday. but never should up. It's happened more and more lately with Fedex.

sdandrea1

I paid Golfworks for 2nd Day Air and got the delivery on the 3rd day. I didn't complain, but did send them a polite FYI on what happened. They voluntarily refunded my extra shipping cost. Kudos!

Rickochet

Well, looks like it my day in the barrel. I returned a set of irons to Dallas Golf on Sept. 15. It was an Ebay purchase and I was sent a USPS return label. Tracking does document receipt by USPS. The only thing else is showing it l left my PO. And for several days is all it shows since 18th is "package will be late but is on it's way." I have another package of a single iron being returned to Callypreowned in Austin and have a similar situation with that one. I am not concerned about refunds on both. It is just aggravating that USPS service has gotten so shitty.

Par4QC

Rickochet I get those 'glitches' in tracking of items I've sent. Usually/always, the delivery is the next day after that 'will be late' shows up. Just happened last week in fact.

scotts33

Ordered some Wishon stuff from Diamond Golf UK $20 UPS shipped Friday...arrived Monday. 😀

Rickochet

scotts33 Ordered some Wishon stuff from Diamond Golf UK $20 UPS shipped Friday...arrived Monday.

I would have preferred UPS or Fedex but had to use the vendor's label. Still no tracking updates. 😠

Rickochet

Rickochet I would have preferred UPS or Fedex but had to use the vendor's label. Still no tracking updates.

I finally got a tracking and notice on my package to Dallas golf. Got a delivery notice and refund back from Dallas golf that day. Nice company. Still waiting on the other package to Callyrpreowned in Austin. I did file an online inquiry with USPS and got a reply back from USPS in Austin who are checking into it. What a clumbsy ass inquiry system. Did someone say USPS sucks? 😜

scotts33

Rickochet Did someone say USPS sucks?

It's hit or miss Rick.

Rickochet

scotts33 It's hit or miss Rick.

What does Fedex charge for a home pickup? Do they give you a pickup window or do you have to sit around all day scratching arse waiting?

scotts33

Rickochet What does Fedex charge for a home pickup? Do they give you a pickup window or do you have to sit around all day scratching arse waiting?

Have no idea as I drop off and can get a receipt. FedEx/UPS tracking is vastly superior to USPS and easier to deal with.

Rickochet

scotts33 Have no idea as I drop off and can get a receipt. FedEx/UPS tracking is vastly superior to USPS and easier to deal with.

I had a Fedex depot in town I always used but they closed it about 5 years ago. We have about 4 drop locations in town, two Walgreen's and two Dollar Generals. I talked to the clerk at Dollar General about it and she said they stack the Fedex packages behind the counter and do not issue a receipt. The area she pointed to was right by the door and easily accessible for anyone to grab them on the way out when the clerk is not behind the counter. What a crap shoot.

mikeintopeka

I'm leading one of our Baby Boomer groups at church in our weekly discussion this morning on the USPS. I prefaced in the meeting announcement that I didn't want it to turn into a bitch session. No, I didn't title the discussion "USPS Sucks". 😄

scotts33

Rickochet Check with FedEx about drop off locations and find out their procedure to get a receipt. I would tend to believe FedEx requires a drop off location to issue a receipt if it's asked for.

Rickochet

scotts33 Check with FedEx about drop off locations and find out their procedure to get a receipt. I would tend to believe FedEx requires a drop off location to issue a receipt if it's asked for.

I asked the clerk at the Dollar General and she told me, "I don't think so." Inspires confidence, no?

Par4QC

I placed an order Wed., and it was shipped that day, from San Diego. With very minimal exceptions over a 12 yr. period, I've always got this delivery in 2 days from this vendor. Tracking showed 1-3 days for delivery. It arrived last night, to the local distribution center, so I assume it will be in hand Monday. If I go off those numbers, I'd have to assume USPS is twice as slow now. So yes, they do suck donkey balls.

Rickochet

Par4QC

I ordered some pet stuff from Chewy.com yesterday and Fedex just delivered it. They even rang the doorbell for a change. 😛

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