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matt819

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61. I'm just suggesting some perspective

Sun Jan 15, 2012, 07:04 PM

Jan 2012

I've also shipped thousands, and I have to tell you, I'm amazed at how few items go astray. Sure, there are delays, inbound and out, and multi-package shipments get separated as often as not. And there's no question that some packages arrive looking like they'be been to hell and back. But I've never had to file a claim.

Look, I have my problems with UPS, but it's almost exclusively on the services side of things - billing, adjustments, etc., and I'm convinced that they are defrauding their shippers in one way or another. But losing packages? I'm one of the lucky ones, I guess.

In some way, I think it helps that I've gotten to know my UPS and FedEx delivery guys as well as the letter carrier and the folks at the post office. So I know they do a good job, seem to care about providing decent service with smile, and thus I'm more inclined to view things favorably - the benefits, maybe, of living in a small town and bumping into these folks daily.

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Hopping mad at the USPS and at my bank [View all] totodeinhere Jan 2012 OP

Can you change banks? libinnyandia Jan 2012 #1

Yes and I should have done that already. I was lazy. totodeinhere Jan 2012 #3

Tell them the $30 fee is why you're changing banks Lisa D Jan 2012 #8

You really think your bank is responsible for the USPS's error? Generic Brad Jan 2012 #49

And then I have other people in this same thread telling me that I am using this as an excuse totodeinhere Jan 2012 #53

I understand your feelings towards the post office Generic Brad Jan 2012 #62

Sorry this happened cyglet Jan 2012 #2

on dec. 30 2011 d_r Jan 2012 #4

Yes, it is too late to call tonight but I will call them tomorrow. totodeinhere Jan 2012 #5

i understand and wouldnt blame you d_r Jan 2012 #6

My supply of honey is running rather low right now. n/t totodeinhere Jan 2012 #7

Honey isn't the only thing that gets flies... SeattleVet Jan 2012 #20

Once upon a time... MarianJack Jan 2012 #9

We had some really good multi-branch credit unions out in the Pacific Northwest customerserviceguy Jan 2012 #11

We have plenty of good small credit unionsup here in Maine. MarianJack Jan 2012 #12

Great! customerserviceguy Jan 2012 #22

My wife can attest to the microbrews' quality MarianJack Jan 2012 #27

Checks and USPS customerserviceguy Jan 2012 #10

Well you live and learn. Yes in hindsight I realize that I should have used a different payment totodeinhere Jan 2012 #13

Yes, it is their fault customerserviceguy Jan 2012 #21

The USPS is at fault treestar Jan 2012 #14

I agree, if a package is destroyed, they cover it, why not this fee? Lionessa Jan 2012 #25

from "The Postman" sad sally Jan 2012 #15

The same shit happens with UPS and FedEx. baldguy Jan 2012 #16

If had had used UPS or FedEx and that happened I would also be angry at them. totodeinhere Jan 2012 #17

My 2 cents matt819 Jan 2012 #18

Trust me - UPS and FedEx lose stuff ALL THE TIME. baldguy Jan 2012 #19

I'm just suggesting some perspective matt819 Jan 2012 #61

Sorry. This won't happen with FedEx... Honeycombe8 Jan 2012 #52

And when you look it up to see who signed for it, it says "Reception" or "Front desk" baldguy Jan 2012 #54

FedEx always gets a name, not job title or location. FedEx provides the TYPED name Honeycombe8 Jan 2012 #55

No they don't "always". Are you kidding? baldguy Jan 2012 #57

No, I'm not kidding. I suspect you didn't require "adult signature." Honeycombe8 Jan 2012 #64

And I suspect that there aren't many 8 yr olds running around accepting Fedex packages baldguy Jan 2012 #67

I've had issues with my local P.O. Fla_Democrat Jan 2012 #23

Oh, please, it's not like these and much worse happen at UPS, Fed Ex and the yellow one. Lionessa Jan 2012 #24

Thanks for your empathy. n/t totodeinhere Jan 2012 #26

Why should I give your whine fest any sympathy? And Lionessa Jan 2012 #41

I object to your calling me hysterical. I am not. I was wronged plain and simple. n/t totodeinhere Jan 2012 #46

A mistake has happened, plain and simple. You are dramatizing it into a "wrong." Lionessa Jan 2012 #63

No, this doesn't happen with a "signature required" FedEx package. Honeycombe8 Jan 2012 #65

This message was self-deleted by its author Obamanaut Jan 2012 #28

A mere mortal should not lose one of those big flat rate packages. And I know that the address was totodeinhere Jan 2012 #32

This message was self-deleted by its author Obamanaut Jan 2012 #40

Rarely has anyone not "did nothing wrong" when stop payments are required. It's almost always Lionessa Jan 2012 #42

I recommend Kellerfeller Jan 2012 #29

Thanks. I did. But it's too late. I already stopped payment on the check. totodeinhere Jan 2012 #33

What did she say when you asked Kellerfeller Jan 2012 #37

She said they would put a trace on it. But since I already paid $30 to stop payment on the check totodeinhere Jan 2012 #39

very sorry this happened... very frustrating handmade34 Jan 2012 #30

I'm not sure how insurancwe would work in this case. totodeinhere Jan 2012 #35

You should have sent it with an ordinary first class stamp. FarCenter Jan 2012 #31

It's kind of late for that now. totodeinhere Jan 2012 #38

I don't see why you are aggravated at your bank FarCenter Jan 2012 #43

Not really digging all the USPS bashing going on here lately. Doremus Jan 2012 #34

I didn't say it was a first class envelope. totodeinhere Jan 2012 #36

That was my point. You paid $5 for Priority instead of using a simple stamp. Doremus Jan 2012 #50

Should I be allowed to complain when they lose my $400 check or not? totodeinhere Jan 2012 #51

And a handy link to a bunch of complainers. How special. Here's a link for you: Doremus Jan 2012 #59

The reason the postal service is in trouble has nothing to do with their employees. And jillan Jan 2012 #44

The person I sent the money to asked for a check. totodeinhere Jan 2012 #47

This message was self-deleted by its author Obamanaut Jan 2012 #60

Average daily volume: baldguy Jan 2012 #56

The letter was probably delivered...to the wrong address Liberal_in_LA Jan 2012 #45

Yes I considered that possibility and that's why I chose to stop payment on the check. n/t totodeinhere Jan 2012 #48

Did you file a complaint with both the post office that last had possession LiberalFighter Jan 2012 #58

I'm unfamilar with "delivery confirmation receipt." Did you send it "certified mail"? Honeycombe8 Jan 2012 #66

Ignatius? Is that you? PassingFair Jan 2012 #68