Usps delays?

[Cwing]

No updates since 12/15. That stated, buyer received package today. 12/23. 

[Gsea]

Well I definitely passed on some clubs on e-bay cuse of the USPS cluster f. Feel sorry for the sellers. Love the USPS excuses/whinning. 

[Buzzkill]

Just got my club 7 1/2 weeks later via priority mail.  eBay refunded me 3 1/2 weeks ago.  Seller didn’t place delivery address on item, crazy on him & USPS.  Now the delayed return begins, lol!

Edited January 5, 2021 by Buzzkill

[muniman]

I shipped some items I sold on the BST to a fellow member that has bought alot of my stuff. Sent it out on 11/21/2020. Lafayette, IN to Cleveland OH. Here we are in January 2021, and he still has not received the items. Dreading trying to file a claim.

[puttnforthe8]

Delays have gotten ridiculous....but so have prices.  We shipped some Christmas gifts and I looked back and the shipping was exactly 38% higher than last year.....and yes, I did the math - i'm weird that way.

 

 

[puttnforthe8]

4 minutes ago, muniman said:

I shipped some items I sold on the BST to a fellow member that has bought alot of my stuff. Sent it out on 11/21/2020. Lafayette, IN to Cleveland OH. Here we are in January 2021, and he still has not received the items. Dreading trying to file a claim.

There is a link where you can submit to find out the status.  Now, I doubt that every office will be the same...but, I did and an amazing lady in a small town near Houston called me 2x with updates of the club I sent.  I kept the buyer updated with those updates.

[muniman]

Puttnforthe8,

Thank you for the info. Where do I find this link?

Edited January 5, 2021 by muniman

[puttnforthe8]

2 hours ago, muniman said:

Puttnforthe8,

Thank you for the info. Where do I find this link?

https://emailus.usps.com/s/

[rynobucket]

3 hours ago, puttnforthe8 said:

There is a link where you can submit to find out the status.  Now, I doubt that every office will be the same...but, I did and an amazing lady in a small town near Houston called me 2x with updates of the club I sent.  I kept the buyer updated with those updates.

You got much better results than I did with this. I opened a case and it was closed with no communication in just a few hours. This was on a package shipped on 11/23, I requested update mid-December. The package was finally delivered this past Saturday (Jan 2)...5.5 weeks is fantastic turnaround for a priority package.

[llewol007]

Welcome to our USPS system. They tell you on the site that not even the Priority packages are guaranteed. The only thing guaranteed is the overnite priority mail express. Between the seller and you, so much can come into play and it is frustrating. Hope you are in in for the long haul. I had the same dispute regarding some grips I purchased. Contacted the seller and they were apologetic and said they would cancel the order. Sounds to me like there are different experiences on every part of this spectrum. Good Luck

[LeftyMatt24]

Usps may be getting better. Just had two items shipped to me in two days. One was across country. Also I shipped an item from South Carolina to New York and it only took three days. Maybe their backlogs are slightly lightening up after the holiday rush. 

[Buzzkill]

22 minutes ago, LeftyMatt24 said:

Usps may be getting better. Just had two items shipped to me in two days. One was across country. Also I shipped an item from South Carolina to New York and it only took three days. Maybe their backlogs are slightly lightening up after the holiday rush. 

USPS service varies by location.  I’ve had numerous packages delivered in past 2 months.  I’ve learned not to buy from California, Kentucky & West Virginia to name a few.  An eBay golf company located in California shut down sales for now because of shipping issues there!

[LeftyMatt24]

1 minute ago, Buzzkill said:

USPS service varies by location.  I’ve had numerous packages delivered in past 2 months.  I’ve learned not to buy from California, Kentucky & West Virginia to name a few.  An eBay golf company located in California shut down sales for now because of shipping issues there!

That is a good point. I will take that into consideration when selling/buying from those states. 
 

 

[Buzzkill]

40 minutes ago, LeftyMatt24 said:

That is a good point. I will take that into consideration when selling/buying from those states. 
 

 

Delays noted in Colorado & Indiana too!  Since I buy a fair amount online, I now communicate with seller about known shipping issues in their area before purchase.  I’ve got 2 active eBay claims for shipping issues.

Edited January 5, 2021 by Buzzkill

[RTP419]

Shipped an item from CT to OH via Priority Mail on 12/8, no update since 12/12. I filed a claim on 12/31 and was just approved/paid out today. So not the end of the world but a hassle none the less.

[Buzzkill]

7 hours ago, Buzzkill said:

Delays noted in Colorado & Indiana too!  Since I buy a fair amount online, I now communicate with seller about known shipping issues in their area before purchase.  I’ve got 2 active eBay claims for shipping issues.

Why is my state Colorado on the crap list?  First of all, they didn’t need this Covid stuff to screw up their operations, they’ve proven themselves incompetent way before that.  Anyway, I ordered a computer part yesterday from Texas and it shipped same day.  This afternoon, it shows up in my hometown, Colorado Springs, cool!  Checked 3 hours later and it got shipped 70 miles north to Denver - these knuckleheads do this freaking crap a lot, worst state ever for postal service!

Edited January 6, 2021 by Buzzkill

[coach_harris1]

My driver head was delivered 11 days late. So stay patient my friends. They’ll arrive eventually. 

[Circaflex]

USPS has been hit or miss for me. I had something from SunFish come via USPS in two days (I am on the West Coast); I have something coming from LowTide Putters and its been Pre-Shipment since the 3rd. It's all good though, I understand the backlog and everything else going on right now, no biggie.

[Mustard_Tiger]

Ohio and Wisconsin are a disaster right now too.

 

For the record, I had 6 packages sent to me in December via FedEx and 5 of 6 were on time and the one that was late was only late by 1 or 2 days.

 

I had the same amount of packages sent to me via USPS Priority and every one was a week late or more. Most were 2-3 weeks late. Once was 5 weeks late. Thankfully all of them did eventually arrive.

Edited January 7, 2021 by Mustard_Tiger

[SwingBlues]

Count me & @mlfogel in this Usps delay. Paid Priority & shipped my shaft from Los Angles & heading to PA on Dec 31st. Last update was Jan 4th “ in transit” & nothing since. 

 

Never seen delay this bad until now. Next time ups may be an option

Edited January 8, 2021 by SwingBlues

[Golfrnut]

On 1/5/2021 at 5:29 PM, RTP419 said:

Shipped an item from CT to OH via Priority Mail on 12/8, no update since 12/12. I filed a claim on 12/31 and was just approved/paid out today. So not the end of the world but a hassle none the less.

I would hold on to that check. My scenario. Mailed 30 Nov. No tracking after 4 Dec. Claim filed 22 Dec. Claim approved 24 Dec. On 26 Dec, club started showing tracking again. Buyer received club 2 days ago. If you cash, and it still makes it to where it’s going, USPS is probably gonna call wanting that money back. As messed up as it is right now, it may go unnoticed forever, or you could get a letter a year from now. At this point...anything goes. 

[RTP419]

3 hours ago, Golfrnut said:

I would hold on to that check. My scenario. Mailed 30 Nov. No tracking after 4 Dec. Claim filed 22 Dec. Claim approved 24 Dec. On 26 Dec, club started showing tracking again. Buyer received club 2 days ago. If you cash, and it still makes it to where it’s going, USPS is probably gonna call wanting that money back. As messed up as it is right now, it may go unnoticed forever, or you could get a letter a year from now. At this point...anything goes. 

 

I was wondering what to do about that.  Prior to the package being delivered I sent a refund to the buyer, but that is still processing (sent from checking so assuming funds need to clear?). A few days after that is when I was notified by USPS that my claim was accepted and a day after is when the buyer said he received the original package.  The buyer in my case has been great and very accommodating, when my refund clears he said he would send the funds back. I will in essence be doubling down if I cash the USPS check. I am assuming if I just don't cash the USPS check that would take of it though.

[eddiebigeddie]

I'll update my earlier post....Mailed package (driver shaft) November 25 (2 day priority) on Dec 10 it departed its 2nd regional facility.  On Dec 15, I filed a Service request with no response...then Dec 28 filed a lost package claim, again no reply other then they received my claim.  Jan. 5, 2021 package is delivered....DAMAGED...so spent all day on the 5th trying to get my claim switched to a damage claim.  Finally got to speak the correct person & have it going in the right direction, I THINK.  Luckily for me, myself & the buyer have been in contact the entire time & he's been super cool to work with.

[Golfrnut]

54 minutes ago, RTP419 said:

 

I was wondering what to do about that.  Prior to the package being delivered I sent a refund to the buyer, but that is still processing (sent from checking so assuming funds need to clear?). A few days after that is when I was notified by USPS that my claim was accepted and a day after is when the buyer said he received the original package.  The buyer in my case has been great and very accommodating, when my refund clears he said he would send the funds back. I will in essence be doubling down if I cash the USPS check. I am assuming if I just don't cash the USPS check that would take of it though.

 

So, my scenario is not that dissimilar, but it is a little bit.  My sale (this was through ebay) was under claim (he started it because I didn't see a way to send a refund on my end without him starting one).  The claim apparently still looks at the tracking number because when it actually showed up, it automatically updated saying it would close unless the buyer disputed the condition, if it wasn't what he bought, etc.  Once 24 hours went by, it automatically closed on it's own and the funds released back to me through Paypal.  From what I read on the USPS website, and from what I got talking to the rep I talked to over the phone, easiest course of action is to just void the check and shred, throw it in the trash, etc.  Since my buyer and I were square for the sale (he was an outstanding guy through the whole ordeal too BTW), I got the money from the sale and he got his club.  The other course of action the USPS rep gave provided the refund had already gone through, was to have the buyer reject the package and it would come back to me at no charge.  If he opened the package, etc...then there would need to be additional return shipping charges involved.  From what I got on the USPS end, if I never cash the check, then there would be no debt owed back by anyone to USPS for the insurance amount as no money actually changed hands there.

 

[jt2gt]

I've had 5 packages out in USPS land since Dec. 3...the last one finally rolled in today.  They started landing last week.  Patience and keep the faith.  

[6holesn1]

Bought a putter Dec 22nd.  Shipped via USPS Priority on Dec 23rd from a Boston suburb.  Taken a tour of the country:

Pittsburgh

Columbia, SC

St Paul

Des Moines

St Paul

Des Moines

St Paul

and as of yesterday back in Pittsburgh

 

I live in central Wisconsin.  
 

Beyond comical.  

 

[Buzzkill]

7 minutes ago, 6holesn1 said:

Bought a putter Dec 22nd.  Shipped via USPS Priority on Dec 23rd from a Boston suburb.  Taken a tour of the country:

Pittsburgh

Columbia, SC

St Paul

Des Moines

St Paul

Des Moines

St Paul

and as of yesterday back in Pittsburgh

 

I live in central Wisconsin.  
 

Beyond comical.  

 

Crazy BUT can relate big time!

[BigTerf]

Monday purchase that shipped from CA to MN is tracking to be here Friday...  so, maybe some of the issues are going away...?  Last one took 3 weeks to go 2 states, but that was late Nov to mid Dec.  maybe I will jinx it, but it could be looking up a bit for USPS...

[Fyparr]

The following items were all shipped USPS Priority from San Jose, CA:

 

Shipped - Delivered, State (item)

 

Mon 12/28 - Mon 1/11, Colorado (fairway head)

Tue 1/5 - Fri 1/8, Florida (shaft)

Wed 1/6 - Fri 1/8, California (fairway head)

Wed 1/6 - Mon 1/11, New York (club)

Thu 1/7 - Mon 1/11, Washington (club)

Thu 1/7 - Tue 1/12, Florida (club)

Thu 1/7 - Tue 1/12, California (club + 3 iron shafts) & was not scanned until it was out for delivery

Sat 1/9 - Tue 1/12, New Jersey (driver head)

 

UPS (buyer insisted):
Mon 1/4 - Tue 1/12, Alabama (wedge head)*

 

*UPS ground $5 more than USPS priority small flat rate box

 

 

 

[BigTerf]

5 hours ago, Fyparr said:

The following items were all shipped USPS Priority from San Jose, CA:

 

Shipped - Delivered, State (item)

 

Mon 12/28 - Mon 1/11, Colorado (fairway head)

Tue 1/5 - Fri 1/8, Florida (shaft)

Wed 1/6 - Fri 1/8, California (fairway head)

Wed 1/6 - Mon 1/11, New York (club)

Thu 1/7 - Mon 1/11, Washington (club)

Thu 1/7 - Tue 1/12, Florida (club)

Thu 1/7 - Tue 1/12, California (club + 3 iron shafts) & was not scanned until it was out for delivery

Sat 1/9 - Tue 1/12, New Jersey (driver head)

 

UPS (buyer insisted):
Mon 1/4 - Tue 1/12, Alabama (wedge head)*

 

*UPS ground $5 more than USPS priority small flat rate box

 

 

 

Those delivery times are much better than during late Nov to late Dec, for sure!  Seems that one should just avoid USPS during the holidays, if you want reasonable delivery times, but normally it is pretty good with occasional, random delays...