It's the least wonderful time of the year...for USPS delivery

[Fballguy]

I get the holiday season is a busy time for the USPS, but I never experienced this when I was in Connecticut. The USPS in the greater Houston area is an abomination. For example (these are all in the last month, a period within which I sold 13 items total):

Example #1: Taking 9 days to get nowhere (Humble is suburb of Northern Houston).



Example #2: Even worse...Taking 12 days to get nowhere.



Example #3: This one made it 500 miles in only 9 days. Pony Express is alive and well in Houston, TX.




Example #4: 1,600 miles in 12 days. That's an improvement, right?



Example #5: This one covered the 10 miles from Humble to Houston at relative light speed compared to the others, but alas then disappeared into the Twilight Zone for the next two weeks.



Example #6: I think this one sailed right over the edge of the earth. No update since 12/17



Example #7: Just when you think it can't get any worse, no update since 12/16



Needless to say I've received some amusing messages over the past week or so. I've ruined several Christmases apparently. I've had to open 5 cases with the USPS, not an enjoyable process.

Is anyone experiencing anything similar in other parts of the country?

[David Atkatz]

I shipped a package to Holland from Saratoga Springs NY on December 14, and it made it to Newark Airport on the 25th.

[ooo-ribay]

I had a package languish in my town for nine days before it got delivered. I theorized it was the “Media Mail” penalty.

[Fballguy]

Originally Posted by ooo-ribay

I had a package languish in my town for nine days before it got delivered. I theorized it was the “Media Mail” penalty.

Mine were all first class, which apparently translates to last class.

[Steve D]

Cards were finally received on Dec 29th.


Here's one I'm currently waiting on:

(I normally get items from this seller within 3-4 days).

December 26, 2018
In Transit to Next Facility
Your package will arrive later than expected, but is still on its way. It is currently in transit to the next facility.

December 23, 2018, 8:55 am
Departed USPS Regional Facility
SAN FRANCISCO CA INTERNATIONAL DISTRIBUTION CENTER

December 23, 2018, 3:57 am
Arrived at USPS Regional Facility
SAN FRANCISCO CA INTERNATIONAL DISTRIBUTION CENTER

December 18, 2018, 5:13 am
Departed USPS Origin Facility
PORTLAND, OR 97215

December 18, 2018, 5:10 am
Arrived at USPS Origin Facility
PORTLAND, OR 97215

December 18, 2018, 3:55 am
Accepted at USPS Origin Facility
LAKE OSWEGO, OR 97035

December 17, 2018, 5:17 pm
Shipment Received, Package Acceptance Pending
LAKE OSWEGO, OR 97035


What worries me is that it was last seen at the San Francisco "International Distribution Center". The package is going from Oregon to Texas, and according to the emails I got from USPS, it was supposed to be delivered to me on 21 Dec.

Steve

[earlywynnfan]

Interesting, I just sent one on a Saturday from Cleveland suburb and it was delivered to a Phoenix suburb on Monday. Must be lucky.