riverfarm
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posted on October 13, 2004 04:19:39 PM new
In the last three weeks I've had two media mail packages not reach their destination. Local postmaster says even if they were inspected and there was an issue they would be delivered anyway, postage due.
Anyone else experiencing a problem with this? I've never lost any package thru USPS, in my entire life. I'd be suspicious of the buyers, but twice in such a brief period to different folks and that they were inexpensive items is making me paranoid of sending anything media mail again.
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Japerton
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posted on October 13, 2004 04:26:20 PM new
I include delivery confirmation with every package.
Even Media mail, it's 55 cents.
It might be free online, I still have to get a scale so I can utilize that aspect....still trying to resusitate my ol' imac.
Here is a tip: NEVER BUY MEMORY OFF EBAY!!!
Sorry, it's on my list of "never buys" on ebay.
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glassgrl
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posted on October 13, 2004 04:49:43 PM new
You WOULD post this just as I sent out to MM packages today!
Thank God for Endicia and DC!
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bunnicula
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posted on October 13, 2004 05:04:02 PM new
I haven't had any not arrive, but it has been taking longer for media rate packages to reach their destination lately. Yes, they state it takes 8-10 days, but usually it takes a bit less--about 6-7 days (& I've had some get there in only 3). Lately it as taken 10-12 days for some of my media rate packages to get to the buyer, and I've had several "where is my item" emails.
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mamachia
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posted on October 13, 2004 05:35:51 PM new
Hi All,
The reason why this is occurring with Media mail packages not reaching their desitnations is because there have been some customers of the USPS(where they be Ebay sellers or not), ripping off the USPS by sending non-media mail items through media mail. The post office manager has started to stamp my packages with a new stamp that states "Open & inspected for media mail" so that noone down the line will open it and ruin it for delivery. Many people are sending items that do not fall into the USPS media mail criteria such as books, videos, audio, etc. They are cracking down on individuals who may send clothes or curtains using Media mail. So if you do go to the post office, ask the clerk to stamp the media mail packages to prevent future heartache. Check with your post office.
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classicrock000
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posted on October 13, 2004 06:15:05 PM new
I sent one video media mail last June-a month later the buyer still insisted he did not get it,and since I didnt have deliverly confirmation,I had to refund his money.
Mid-Sept comes and the buyer sent the money for the video-it took 2 1/2 months for him to get it.I was shocked it took so long as he lives in my own state! I was also shocked he actually sent me the money for it as he could have kept the money and I would have never known it.Know I send EVERYTHING with DC on it.
[ edited by classicrock000 on Oct 13, 2004 06:15 PM ]
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riverfarm
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posted on October 13, 2004 07:18:01 PM new
Thanks for your comments. I asked the local postmistress if she would inspect my media mail going out and she politely refuses to do it - not her job apparently. And I'm not blaming her for anything. Her point was that they'll get delivered in any event.
If I use delivery confirmation, is USPS liable then if the package goes lost or do I have to purchase insurance also?
It could be they are just taking a long time to deliver, 3 weeks now, in one case. I refunded that guy's money because he had, rightfully so, decided he wasn't going to get the item.
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stonecold613
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posted on October 13, 2004 07:33:38 PM new
If I use delivery confirmation, is USPS liable then if the package goes lost or do I have to purchase insurance also?
You must purchase insurance coverage to have any claim for a lost package. Your claim will be easier paid if you do have Delivery confirmation though.
Anyone but Ralphie in 2004.
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parklane64
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posted on October 13, 2004 07:33:59 PM new
Comic books. Never mail comic books without insuring them. They have a very high loss rate in the USPS system. The USPS has machines that look right through your package and nothing looks like a comic book, except for a comic book.
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ebayvet
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posted on October 13, 2004 08:05:38 PM new
I mail out hundreds of media mail packages a week, and my loss rates are actually a little higher than they have been. I decided to go with a flat rate plan to have everything I send be insured by a 3rd party provider, so I don't really sweat it anymore. I do use electronic delivery confirmation, so if it is not delivered, the customer gets a refund and so do I.
Friends don't let Friends say stupid things like Friends don't let friends vote Republican!
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Japerton
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posted on October 13, 2004 08:22:52 PM new
Speaking of Flip Flopper, Ol' Bushladen got another spanking.
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tomwiii
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posted on October 13, 2004 11:37:51 PM new
Dat cowboy was taken to the woodshed!
http://tinyurl.com/5ayln
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toolhound
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posted on October 14, 2004 01:56:12 AM new
Don't we see enough of Presidential BS on TV and along the road ??? Do we really need it here too?
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pelorus
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posted on October 14, 2004 06:22:24 PM new
Yeah, drop the political crap. I'm sick of all of it. I swear, if tomwii posts another anti-Bush thing, I will start a 527 called Ebay Vets For Truth.
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OhMsLucy
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posted on October 14, 2004 06:24:26 PM new
Since I've already voted, I'm tired of the political stuff too.
Lucy
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glassgrl
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posted on October 14, 2004 06:26:41 PM new
thank you!
like Kerry's anything to be proud about?
I think we ought to have another choice altogether IMHO.
take it to the RT - PLEASE.
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jwpc
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posted on October 15, 2004 08:09:36 AM new
I agree, I AM SICK OF THE POLITICAL PROPAGANDA HERE!
~"It does not matter what I think, it does not matter what you think. The only thing which matters is: What is the TRUTH!"~
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