USPS tracking service

JamesRK

I ordered a couple of portable hard drive cables from amazon.com on Sunday, 28 October. I chose the eight day standard shipping (it's cheaper). On Monday, 29 October the status was "Arrived Shipping Partner Facility, COMPTON, CA 90220". Today, two full business days later the status is "Arrived Shipping Partner Facility, COMPTON, CA 90220".

Does this mean the new and improved USPS tracking system sucks just as much as the old system, or that snail mail is even slower than it used to be?

booter_one

With what I have seen, I would say all of your points apply. The agency is as worthless in many ways as the POTUS.[V][xx(][:(]

armilite

Well it has to sit somewhere for 8 days before it gets sent to you. [;)]

LaidbackDan

You might want to check the flea markets and pawn shops near Compton

Mr. Perfect

quote:Originally posted by armilite
Well it has to sit somewhere for 8 days before it gets sent to you. [;)]
Exactly. They're not about to ship it early.

grdad45

The last time I ordered something with USPS tracking, it showed up when the tracking said it was still in Milwaukee. (and I'm in Arkansas) So yes, the new system sucks as bad as the old one.[}:)]

woodhog

you ever been to Compton? Lucky to get out of there alive,

JamesRK

I just checked. It's still in Compton. [:D]

CS8161

If you would have paid for the first class or priority, the tracking would be much more accurate and up to date...standard shipping is parcel post and it it very slow. Don't worry, the package will get there!

jltrent

They are waiting until they get a truck load in your direction to make it more economical to ship.

retroxler58

My guess is James that if you check twice a day...
You'll see it leaving Compton about 48 hours before it arrives at your door.

The "8 days" is so they can 'Look Busy'...

retroxler58

quote:Originally posted by jltrent
They are waiting until they get a truck load in your direction to make it more economical to ship.
Now your applying logic to an otherwise illogical situation... Doesn't hold water.

armilite

If it stated 8 days for shipping its gonna take 8 days so it sits some where. Your certainly won't get it sooner. They hold it to keep down costs, and when they think you want that is when you'll get it.[;)][:D][:D]

RobOz

I have never had one problem with the USPS. I must be lucky.

JamesRK

Now it's in Christiansburg, Virginia. That's a relief because I was starting to think I was going to have to pay a storage fee to Compton, California.

So, I guess the new system is an improvement. With the old system if it gave you any information at all, it showed it stayed in one place until it was delivered. It looks like the improvement is now they actually scan the packages.

I estimate this puts them about twenty years behind UPS. They're catching up!

armilite

quote:Originally posted by JamesRK
Now it's in Christiansburg, Virginia. That's a relief because I was starting to think I was going to have to pay a storage fee to Compton, California.

So, I guess the new system is an improvement. With the old system if it gave you any information at all, it showed it stayed in one place until it was delivered. It looks like the improvement is now they actually scan the packages.

I estimate this puts them about twenty years behind UPS. They're catching up!





Remember it only shows on USPS tracking if it is scanned in. I used to just drop off boxes at the post office. Those boxes are never scanned in. I now have to go up to the counter have them scan the box and then get a receipt. Other wise if it never gets to its destination you won't have a leg to stand on in a claim.