posted on August 6, 2004 05:42:12 PM new
got a quick question..
received a package today from a seller who also use endicia.. received the generated email from him informing me that the item has been shipped on July 7.. of course being only electronic delivery confirmation, the status only says "..expect your package for delivery.." it doesnt let you really know when it has been mailed.
it was shipped via Media Mail, and I just received it today, August 6, almost a month later.
I understand media mail gets quite slow sometimes, but usually it takes a week or two at most, no?
on the box, I couldn't find any postmark from the postal office, just a barcode sticker ontop of the endicia with my zipcode, and the following numbers "LAX1112180338"
here's a picture:
anyways I just wanted to know when it was actuall shipped, or does that sticker somehow indicate maybe a possible third party shipping this? I duno. I just didnt like the fact that I had to wait forever and didnt get a single respond back from the seller.
I know the feedback system is practically useless, but Id still like to give some accurate feedback so that it may be able to help a few people that actually takes it into consideration.
posted on August 6, 2004 05:45:26 PM new
My post office postmarks them. They use the little round stamp with the date on them when I take them in.
You aren't supposed to print postage ahead of time and then not ship on the date it says. If you are delayed shipping you are supposed to print a postage label with the updated date and the price of $0 on it. I realize not everyone would do this but most post offices should catch it if it's saying July 6th and they didnt' mail it until like July 26th or something. My PO would catch it. I think they get irritated that I use an outside service.
posted on August 6, 2004 06:02:16 PM new
THAT sticker in the upper RIGHT is obscuring the DATE!!
OF COURSE postage printed by ENDICIA has to have the date on it!!!!!
If you are off date, then you are susposed to print a RE-DATE sticker which goes UNDER the original sticker!!
THERE is NO diff between using ENDICIA or USPS CLINK N SLIP or others!
AND, YES, media mail can take a month!
I've had MEDIA go to CA from FL in FOUR DAYS! I've also had MEDIA go from JAX to MIAMI in 5 weeks!
AGAIN, we go around with DELIVERY CONFIRMAT which is NOT a tracking number, so, whatever the scans online say, the info is MEANINGLESS except for the FINAL SCAN!
REPEAT, as the USPS DECLARES: DELIVERY CONFIRMATION, whether eDC or RETAIL DC, is NOT A TRACKING NUMBER & PROVIDES NO TRACKING
eDC & RETAIL DC provide only: CONFIRMATION (not proof) of DELIVERY
If you want tracking -- use REGISTERED mail for ooodles of MOOLA
“Our enemies are innovative and resourceful, and so are we! They never stop thinking about new ways to harm our country and our people, and neither do we.” ~ GWBush White House 8/5/4
posted on August 6, 2004 06:08:48 PM new
And, BTW, NO, they do not POSTMARK anybody's indicia, as the DATE IS ALREADY THERE! And pm's would OBSCURE the indicia!
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PLEASE REVIEW WHAT DC IS & IS NOT:
"What are the Characteristics of Delivery Confirmation™ service?"
The Delivery Confirmation™ service does not provide Tracking or Tracing of mail items.
It provides you with a confirmation of the delivery date and time only. It will also include other delivery status (e.g., attempted, forwarded or returned to sender):
Must be purchased at the time of mailing
Delivery Confirmation service does not expedite delivery.
Does not provide a guaranteed delivery time
Does not provide a signature receipt (unless an additional service receipt is purchased with it).
Delivery and/or attempted delivery information, including date and time of delivery as well as the ZIP Code™ location the item was delivered to, can be accessed through the following (you will need the delivery confirmation number):
At the Track and Confirm website
Or by calling 1-800-222-1811.
No signature is required for Delivery Confirmation items.
No record of Delivery Confirmation is kept at the office of mailing.
Delivery records are maintained by United States Postal Service® in a national database
Fees and postage may be paid with ordinary postage stamps, meter stamps or permit imprints.
Available with Collect on Delivery (COD), Special Handling, Insurance and Registered Mail™ service.
Return Receipt and Restricted Delivery service can be purchased with the Delivery Confirmation service if it is also purchased with one of the following services:
Collect on Delivery (COD).
Registered Mail™ service.
Insurance for more than $50.
Return Receipt for Merchandise can be purchased with the Delivery Confirmation service as long as it is not a First-Class Mail® item, and none of the following services are also purchased:
Collect on Delivery (COD).
Registered Mail™ service.
Insurance for more than $50.
Items sent with the Delivery Confirmation service may be scheduled for Pickup On Demand (as long as they meet the other criteria).
A mailing receipt for the Delivery Confirmation service is available from a window clerk at Post Office™ facilities at the time of mailing.
Eligible Items
ALL Priority Mail® items.
First-Class or Package Services Mail items meeting the following parcel / package requirements:
The surface area of the address side must be large enough to contain completely and legibly the delivery address, return address, postage, and any applicable markings, endorsements, and special service labels.
The packaging must meet at least one of the following:
Greater than 3/4 inch at its thickest point.
Prepared in rigid packaging (such as cardboard) and meet the minimum size of 6" x 3" x 1/4", and weigh 6 ounces or more.
Ineligible Items
Express Mail® and Periodicals pieces.
First-Class Mail letter-size and flat-size pieces.
Package Services flat-size pieces.
Mail paid with precanceled stamps
Mail addressed to APO/FPO destinations.
Mail addressed to any U.S. territory, possession, or Freely Associated State, with the exception of Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands.
Mail sent internationally.
Fees (in addition to postage) for Retail Rate Delivery Confirmation service:
First-Class Mail parcels: $0.55 (Not available with First Class letters)
Priority Mail items: $0.45
Package Services $0.55
Note: Delivery Confirmation fee for Packages Services is higher, because it is more labor-intensive than Priority Mail items (due to more non-machinable items). The higher fee helps cover the cost of providing the service.
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“Our enemies are innovative and resourceful, and so are we! They never stop thinking about new ways to harm our country and our people, and neither do we.” ~ GWBush White House 8/5/4
posted on August 6, 2004 06:42:59 PM new
okay thanks, I always thought they postmark even the indicia. guess not.
Im just wondering if anyone has seen any sticker like that. the sticker does block the date, which when peeled off does say July 7, I was just hoping I can somehow find out if its postmarked or not. or if it was actually shipped on the 7th or not.
and I already know that DC isnt tracking.
although it does have some form of tracking, when it gets in the city or state, it gets scanned. and when it leaves the headquarter facility of the city or county, its also scanned.
anyhow the item finally arrived I suppose. wish I knew I could have just paid $3 for priority mail.. didnt see it specified in the auction. argh.
posted on August 6, 2004 07:05:45 PM new
I had one book, yes one little book, that was bound for New Mexico and it ended up in NJ, then took a trip all the way back here and then went to NM. As luck would have it, they were scanning it at different locations. All of this took almost one month for it to go just over 200 miles. I was joking with the seller that I should have walked it to her and it would have gotten there sooner. I have also had media mail arrive just as quickly as priority. Go figure.
Kevin
posted on August 6, 2004 07:29:29 PM new
My Media Mail stuff arrives a lot faster when I use Endicia than when I go through the regular PO. I dont know if it has to do with them not looking at the type of mail it is (Priority/Media, etc) or what.
But my PO DOES postmark my packages when I take them in. I watched them do it today when I mailed a batch of packages.
