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Discussion => Shipping => Topic started by: goblinshark300 on June 06, 2012, 09:08 pm

Title: Priority packages deliery times
Post by: goblinshark300 on June 06, 2012, 09:08 pm
I understand priority mail can take 2-3 days sometimes more (counting the ship date).  Apparently the order was shipped out early Monday and I still have yet to receive anything. Honestly I am scared shitless about it because i've had first class mail make it across the country within 2-3 days from the ship date.
It makes me wonder because one other pack I had from the same vendor went MIA the last time I ordered but he resolved it and sent it again thank god.  But whats the longest time you guys seen a priority pack take to land?  I'm hanging off the edge of my seat right now. :(

Thanks and Peace
Title: Re: Priority packages deliery times
Post by: Hamb999 on June 08, 2012, 04:37 am
Same deal.  I ordered priority and was told it would ship Friday, although per SR it shipped Saturday.  I had an order for a toy (not SR) ship priority Monday and arrive on Wed (this week!).  So my shipment sent Saturday will have taken 5 days if it arrives tomorrow. 

To make matters worse, my postman delivers between 5-6pm; makes for a long day.  Plus, this is my very first order.  I'm just going to try not to sweat it and hope the package arrives.  Doubt I was scammed and I think, unless it's huge amounts, contraband is discarded by the USPS. 

Good luck.  I'll update.
Title: Re: Priority packages deliery times
Post by: GlocksInMySocks on June 08, 2012, 04:41 am
I have had priority take 5 days before for an Ebay item it was held up in processing. It's USPS they suck, What can you do?
Title: Re: Priority packages deliery times
Post by: jj47 on June 08, 2012, 05:25 am
if u google around there are insane stories of priority packages (from "legit" businesses) taking WEEKS so ya fluke shit happens. I had a priority pack from cross coast not arrive after the 5th day so my vendor reshipped express and I received next day no prob. The 1st pack has been MIA since then (4months)
Title: Re: Priority packages deliery times
Post by: killerbunnies on June 10, 2012, 01:13 am
If your package has been MIA for a month I would assume it got snagged for some reason. I had a friend that had the same thing happen to one of his packages 2 years ago. Then, after about 4-5 weeks they tried to pull a controlled delivery on the address. As if it wasnt obvious...If that package ever shows up I would recommend telling the agent dressed up as a mail man trying to get you to sign for the package that it isnt yours and you wont be signing for it. Problem averted.
Title: Re: Priority packages deliery times
Post by: Hamb999 on June 11, 2012, 03:08 pm
Update:  my order still has not arrived  - if it comes today, it will have been 11 days for priority.

I did notice that I had 2 pieces of 1st class mail in my Saturday mail.  One from Monday, June 4th (5 days) and one from Thurs., June 7th (2 days). 

I do not believe I was scammed, so maybe today is the day!!!
Title: Re: Priority packages deliery times
Post by: GlocksInMySocks on June 11, 2012, 04:35 pm
Update:  my order still has not arrived  - if it comes today, it will have been 11 days for priority.

I did notice that I had 2 pieces of 1st class mail in my Saturday mail.  One from Monday, June 4th (5 days) and one from Thurs., June 7th (2 days). 

I do not believe I was scammed, so maybe today is the day!!!


Please keep us updated.
Title: Re: Priority packages deliery times
Post by: Hamb999 on June 12, 2012, 02:30 pm
It arrived yesterday.  Sorry I was tweaking about it - first order an all.  I think this means I am an official SR member now!

The seller shipped 7 days after they marked it as shipped, so it wasn't USPS.  All is good - just happy to have my product - must have been a hiccup because the vendor has great reviews.  Although, he could have told me so I didn't worry.

Thanks everyone for the advice and help. 
Title: Re: Priority packages deliery times
Post by: foxymeow on June 12, 2012, 03:37 pm
Yeah, I never confirm before shipping. In fact when I confirm my orders I have the DCNs in hand to send to my customers.
Title: Re: Priority packages deliery times
Post by: TreyWingo104 on June 12, 2012, 03:53 pm
Yeah, I never confirm before shipping. In fact when I confirm my orders I have the DCNs in hand to send to my customers.

I like this and play by the same rule.  Only time I ever confirm first is if its an express and I confirm right before I go to send it or the night before, I am almost at 35 but since Im not , this way I can make sure to cut down on the time they have to wait (and I hae to wait) for the finalize option to show up :)  I always PM them and let them know tho