So how do you go about getting a tracking number for a order? Express mail is not so bad because I know the mail will come in in 2-3 days but when I'm waiting 2 weeks+ it would be nice to know where that pack is.
I just don't want to sound like a noob asking vendors for a tracking number. Obviously I wouldn't ask on adds that's specifically say no tracking numbers.
Have you tried using MyUSPS? It would allow you to see your incoming mail (items with tracking) without inputting their tracking #s, as it uses one's address to track your mail. It's not perfect by any means (far from it--it's USPS after all), but it's better than nothing.
It's generally not good form to ask vendors for your tracking number. They receive a ton of such requests daily, especially the more popular vendors, and they don't want to hear about tracking until it's obvious that a shipment has gone awry. It's better to try not to burden them unnecessarily as you'll get better reviews, better/more products, and better treatment from them.