USPS - Holiday Slowdowns in Full Force Already?

[Jewish-collector]

Absolutely no delay when buying a card at a show.

[Section103]

Its been a weird week for sure. I had one package delivered to the wrong house down the street. I had a package originate in So Cal and made its way to Atlanta. I live in Colorado.

Just this week.

[bcbgcbrcb]

It’s okay for the post office to raise shipping charges on 4 different occasions in 2024, cause…… Certainly not in appreciation for more efficient service provided. Used to see maybe one increase per year. But, why not jump on the bandwagon with everything else increasing, except vintage sports cards in low to mid grade condition.

[bcbgcbrcb]

Well, one package officially lost now and all others still have not arrived yet and running behind estimated delivery times and that’s with the holiday slowdowns figured in to the equation. Great job USPS is doing!

[bnorth]

I have 2 stories. On Dec 3rd I bought a card in the morning from California. Seller had it in the mail that day. Then it bounced around California until the 8th. Then appeared in El Paso Texas and sat there until yesterday at 1:46am. The original estimated delivery date was the 10th. Since that never happened they changed the estimated date until the 14th. I am hoping it is correct.

Still have not heard anything from anyone on this. Last Thursday I was supposed to receive a shipment of supplements. When UPS arrived the lady said I should have 2 boxes but she could only find one. Said if she found the other she would drop it off later in the day. When it never showed up that day I checked tracking and see this.

Estimated delivery
Information not available.

The package has been damaged. All merchandise has been discarded and the sender will be notified.

UPS will notify the shipper about the damage.

[perezfan]

I've encountered a few significant recent delays with indefinite due dates... and every one is stuck somewhere in California. All others- no problem.

[jchcollins]

USPS prices go up for the same reason that most prices go up - people will still pay them.

For the first time in a very long time, I am thus far successfully avoiding the holiday USPS scary times. No online card shopping for me until 2025.