FedEx
Jun 4, 2018 08:14:58 #
I too am awaiting a Fedex delivery. Do far in the week my Pow/Mia flag I've gotten 2 messages saying it was due for delivery on a particular day. It's gone from a thrus in one week to a tues. in the next .
Jun 4, 2018 08:17:27 #
dodgerm37
Loc: N.E. Ohio
Strange. In my local area UPS has a reputation for loosing/damaging things and then not processing any claims for those shipments.They tell you the claim will take several weeks to process. After the alotted time you call to inquire about your claim and they tell you they have nothing on file about it, and it's too late to file a claim at that point. Depending on the size of the item, FedEx or USPS seem to be the preferred choices.
Jun 4, 2018 08:20:59 #
dcampbell52 wrote:
Jerry, I agree and sympathize with your problem. ... (show quote)
This is a service that both UPS and FedEx offer the shipper where the "last mile" of the delivery is handled by USPS. But it is not an arbitrary decision made by either carrier to route your package in this manner; that was up to the shipper.
Jun 4, 2018 08:26:27 #
Don't deliver on weekends - here they are closed on Monday too. By the time you get it, it should be tuned and broken in. I would feel sorry for you but if I remember correctly, you may just have a spare one to use until it gets there!
Jun 4, 2018 09:38:20 #
FrankR
Loc: NYC
Throughout my career, as an employee and business owner, I used Fedex to send documents, and merchandise world wide. I routinely used Fedex to send payments, tickets, passports and visas. In all the years I used them, for thousands of shipments, there was exactly one shipement lost and one not delivered within the time Fedex said it would. From where I sit, it’s a shame more businesses and our government at all levels, don’t function as well as Fedex. We would all be better off.
Jun 4, 2018 11:07:11 #
DaveC1 wrote:
This is a service that both UPS and FedEx offer the shipper where the "last mile" of the delivery is handled by USPS. But it is not an arbitrary decision made by either carrier to route your package in this manner; that was up to the shipper.
Yes I realized "after the fact" that I should have paid the "extra" for FedEx or UPS ONLY handling rather than the "default". However... you WOULD expect FedEx to care about how "THEIR" customers are being treated by "Their Agent" the USPS. After all it is their reputation and not that of the USPS, which is already in a huge dumpster fire.
Jun 4, 2018 11:34:39 #
AirWalter
Loc: Tipp City, Ohio
I have been building My own computers and ordering parts from all over the country for years. I have used FedEx, UPS, and the Post Office with out any problems at all: knock on wood! It sounds like some of You are in locations where You are experiencing problems caused by bad supervisory personnel. Then again Jerry, it seems like You have a new problem everyday. Computers not working, certain keys on Your keyboard not working, on thing after another - - - - I'm just saying. Better make sure You aren't causing a lot of Your own problems.
Jun 4, 2018 11:41:02 #
Might you record some of your music and post it to YouTube and its link here. What is your style, folk, bluegrass, etc.
Jun 4, 2018 11:48:24 #
FrankR
Loc: NYC
dcampbell52 wrote:
Yes I realized "after the fact" that I should have paid the "extra" for FedEx or UPS ONLY handling rather than the "default". However... you WOULD expect FedEx to care about how "THEIR" customers are being treated by "Their Agent" the USPS. After all it is their reputation and not that of the USPS, which is already in a huge dumpster fire.
Fedex handing a shipment over to the USPS isn’t a default method of delivery, it has to be selected by the shipper.
Jun 4, 2018 12:30:57 #
FrankR wrote:
Fedex handing a shipment over to the USPS isn’t a default method of delivery, it has to be selected by the shipper.
I understand that, but the shipper does (generally) require that the customer pay "extra" (meaning that the default is "free" shipping via FedEx or UPS then USPS) to get FedEx or UPS to the door. Usually, UPS or FedEx to the door is 3 day or next day delivery. And slow boat is USPS only and free is FedEx or UPS to USPS and then delivery. I've elected for forgo the "free" shipping and pay for 3day or next day and keep the USPS out of the equation. It's just my personal feelings. I'm sure that somewhere in America there is actually a postman that earns his/her pay. One of the US Postmen in Dunedin takes his 2.5 hour lunch break everyday at Hammock Park. He even backs his USPS delivery vehicle into a handicap space in their parking lot while he naps. I gave him a hard time once and his response was, "go the *&^&*() away and mind your own business!" I pointed out that since he is (technically even though the Post Office claims that they aren't) a government employee and I am a tax payer... what he does while on the clock is my business.
Jun 4, 2018 12:58:31 #
Jun 4, 2018 13:09:19 #
Be careful what you wish for. If FedEx and UPS merged, you might end up with Fed Up! 
Jun 4, 2018 15:47:11 #
Where I am UPS drivers are UPS employees while Fedex employees are either owner/operators or employees of a private owner. Very different attitude.
Jun 4, 2018 18:17:58 #
jerryc41 wrote:
I wish UPS would take over FedEx. Every time I ha... (show quote)
The only problems I've had with delivery has been with FedEx, twice, and they lied to me.
Jun 4, 2018 20:22:38 #
Every four weeks I have to get medication delivered to me that requires a signature. I always specify UPS because I know they will deliver within a half hour of the specified time. FED EX requires me to hang around a whole day waiting for delivery. UPS is a no brainer.
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