Problem with USPS Delivery

[mybestbretts]

I have had that happen more then once and always get the card.
Give them a chance

[Seven]

Originally Posted by mybestbretts

I have had that happen more then once and always get the card.
Give them a chance

Thanks for attempting to calm me down. Here's to hoping of course.

[Aquarian Sports Cards]

Anyone who gets expensive stuff in the mail is playing with fire without a PO box. I know that's shutting the barn door after the horse gets out but it's worth the small investment for the piece of mind.

[Seven]

Originally Posted by Aquarian Sports Cards

Anyone who gets expensive stuff in the mail is playing with fire without a PO box. I know that's shutting the barn door after the horse gets out but it's worth the small investment for the piece of mind.

I'm going to consider this going forward. It's very disheartening to say the least that you have to go through these lengths just to ensure what you ordered actually gets delivered to you. I'm hoping from the other positive stories in this thread that it works out this time.

[chalupacollects]

You can also sign up for "Informed Delivery" via USPS. It is free! They will actually email you a scan everyday of what mail is going to be delivered that day... Very cool and also lets you know if you should be first at the mailbox rather than significant other!!!

[Jim65]

Originally Posted by Aquarian Sports Cards

Anyone who gets expensive stuff in the mail is playing with fire without a PO box. I know that's shutting the barn door after the horse gets out but it's worth the small investment for the piece of mind.

I had a PO Box for years and had a few items marked delivered and never actually received them. They put them in the wrong PO Box or they put the yellow pick-up card in your box but then misplace the envelope.

Its actually harder for the PO to correct because the GPS is useless in that situation.

[bobbyw8469]

Originally Posted by Aquarian Sports Cards

Anyone who gets expensive stuff in the mail is playing with fire without a PO box. I know that's shutting the barn door after the horse gets out but it's worth the small investment for the piece of mind.

Even PO Boxes aren't foolproof. I once had an item get delivered to the wrong PO Box and was scanned as DELIVERED.

[Seven]

Originally Posted by ibuysportsephemera

James, I am not picking on you but why would you contact the eBay seller? The Post Office said it was delivered to the wrong house. Why is that the responsibility of the seller?


This is a pet peeve of mine. If a package gets lost, I will discuss with the buyer various options. BUT, if a package shows as delivered, I feel that I have fulfilled my obligation as a seller and the delivering agent (Fed Ex, USPS, UPS) is now responsible.

Jeff

Jeff, fair observation. I thought to maybe reach out to the seller just to inform him or her of the situation. I'm usually very prompt with feedback and I know that's important to sellers. The seller is not at fault here, I'm not blaming them. Sorry if my original post implied that.

Originally Posted by bobbyw8469

Even PO Boxes aren't foolproof. I once had an item get delivered to the wrong PO Box and was scanned as DELIVERED.

Very true. Not surprised in the slightest. Just a case of human error. The post office manager said "well he's new" in response to me questioning why I didn't get my package. I understand you can be new to a neighborhood, and that people make mistakes, It's just frustrating.

[icollectDCsports]

I've recently had a few instances where I get email notification late in the night that my package was delivered -- when I know for sure it wasn't -- but it shows up the next day or the day after that. Assuming that the carrier is doing this to somehow save themselves time or something like that. It's nerve-wracking to get the false delivery notice and then just have to hope the thing actually shows up soon.

[ldl1950]

I thought eBay required signature confirmation on a purchase that large.

[Jim65]

Originally Posted by Seven

Very true. Not surprised in the slightest. Just a case of human error. The post office manager said "well he's new" in response to me questioning why I didn't get my package. I understand you can be new to a neighborhood, and that people make mistakes, It's just frustrating.

Thats a ridiculous excuse, I assume the new guy can read.

[bnorth]

Originally Posted by mybestbretts

I have had that happen more then once and always get the card.
Give them a chance

+1 I have had it happen countless times over the years. It has always arrived in the next day or two.