Ever wonder why the USPS is having trouble? - Page 2

Homeslice · 10-17-2011, 11:22 AM

Compared to 5-10 years ago, a ton more Ebay stuff is sent USPS instead of UPS........So what have they been doing with all that extra profit? Inflating their already inflated benefit packages? Seriously, if they can't figure out how to stay afloat, then they are pathetic.

derf · 10-17-2011, 11:46 AM

but the internet has destroyed large scale product mailings, and while ebay has picked up some of the slack, the companies that used to spend millions sending pamphlets and ads just dont exist any more

LeeNetworX · 10-17-2011, 12:04 PM

Overall, my experience using them has been pretty good, although I've had a few issues over the years. About the best I could hope for from such an entity. Seeing all of the problems others have with them makes me feel one of the lucky few.

Particle Man · 10-17-2011, 03:16 PM

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Originally Posted by derf

but the internet has destroyed large scale product mailings, and while ebay has picked up some of the slack, the companies that used to spend millions sending pamphlets and ads just dont exist any more

Yeah, the few left are basically insurance companies and credit card companies.

fujimoh · 10-17-2011, 04:21 PM

At least the site worked for you. Everytime I try to track USPS, the package is delivered before the site says the package was dropped off for shipping

Rangerscott · 10-17-2011, 04:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Particle Man

Was it a heavy letter? Holy crap.

Just a regular envelope with a cashiers check.

Rangerscott · 10-17-2011, 04:49 PM

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Originally Posted by fujimoh

At least the site worked for you. Everytime I try to track USPS, the package is delivered before the site says the package was dropped off for shipping

I enjoy that.

Smittie61984 · 10-18-2011, 12:39 PM

So fast you actually got your shit the day before. I retract my statements where I bash the government.

racedoll · 10-18-2011, 07:52 PM

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Originally Posted by marko138

I don't have problems with USPS. Always get my shit on the expected date. And I prefer to ship USPS Priority. It's cheap and fast.

This has been my experience too - no issues with USPS and cheap.

We have more problems with UPS. Package was 30 miles from here and ended up in FL when it originally came from CA. Not sure how that happened.

G-Rex · 10-18-2011, 08:18 PM

In my experience, USPS is a waste of my time and money.

I've had good luck 99% of the time with UPS and Fed-Ex.

I've had bad luck 99% of the time with USPS.

On more than one occasion, USPS has sent something from the west coast, bypassed me and send it to the far east coast, and then sent it back to me in the middle of the country.

I have no sympathy for the USPS complaints that they are out of money. No shit.

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Smittie61984 I give Squids a bad name Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Fly Over State Moto: 1996 CBR600 F3 (AKA the Flying Turd) Posts: 4,742	So fast you actually got your shit the day before. I retract my statements where I bash the government. __________________ lifts - R.I.P.

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G-Rex Where to next? Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: OK to the C Moto: TL1000R, Hayabusa, R1150RT Posts: 1,333	In my experience, USPS is a waste of my time and money. I've had good luck 99% of the time with UPS and Fed-Ex. I've had bad luck 99% of the time with USPS. On more than one occasion, USPS has sent something from the west coast, bypassed me and send it to the far east coast, and then sent it back to me in the middle of the country. I have no sympathy for the USPS complaints that they are out of money. No shit. __________________

10-17-2011, 11:22 AM	#11
Homeslice Elitist Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: SF Bay Area Moto: Gix 750 Posts: 11,351	Compared to 5-10 years ago, a ton more Ebay stuff is sent USPS instead of UPS........So what have they been doing with all that extra profit? Inflating their already inflated benefit packages? Seriously, if they can't figure out how to stay afloat, then they are pathetic.

10-17-2011, 12:04 PM	#13
LeeNetworX SFL Expatriate #1 Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: ATL Burbs Moto: '09 Triumph Speed Triple Posts: 4,712	Overall, my experience using them has been pretty good, although I've had a few issues over the years. About the best I could hope for from such an entity. Seeing all of the problems others have with them makes me feel one of the lucky few.

10-17-2011, 04:21 PM	#15
fujimoh Kneedragger Join Date: May 2011 Location: Florida Moto: CBR 1000RR Posts: 230	At least the site worked for you. Everytime I try to track USPS, the package is delivered before the site says the package was dropped off for shipping