We are having problems sending items to buyers today
My car won't start because the battery died due to the cold weather,
and I have three items to ship, but the post office is closed.
What's the best thing for me to do?
Should I send a message to the three buyers explaining that I couldn't go and will go tomorrow, or should I not say anything?
11 comments
krazzykats
·8 months agoPreprinted USPS shipping labels are good for up to 28 days after printing them.
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12345jamesstamps
·8 months agoIf you don't use eBay shipping label...you can 'mark item shipped' and later add tracking whenever.
I mark items shipped and add tracking later when I am in the mood.
Nice thing about not using shipping label but post office shipping.
itsjustasprain
·8 months agoThat will not stop the clock on your Handling time so you really gain nothing that way. The Handling clock does not stop until the USPS scans the package themselves.
@cristian3_6 : If the post office is closed anyway then it is not clear why it matters if your car will not start. Aside from that you will probably be just fine driving around for the day once you get a jump start to get going.
If your packages are only delayed by a day in going out then I would not worry about the buyers. I do not think they will even notice exactly what day their purchase does or does not arrive.
christworks
·8 months agoWhich is it: Your car won't start or the post office is closed? If the post office is closed, why are you dropping off packages? They aren't going to get scanned.
I'm in Virginia. My post office closed early Monday and Tuesday. They were open all day today, but we still do not have any mail delivery as trucks have not been able to make it here from the sorting facility 50 miles away. They are hoping to have mail tomorrow, but whether the mail trucks can actually deliver it is another questions. Side streets have about a 3" layer of solid ice.
When I dropped off orders Monday, and was told my packages would sit there until trucks brought mail, I did message my buyers to let them know.
bdmh-enterprises
·8 months agoUnless you really mucked up an order you should NEVER contact buyers preemptively. That would be called "poking the bear" where I'm from. Buyers will let you know when they're antsy about the shipping time.
If you can't get to the PO, you can always schedule a pick up. Or if you're carrier is competent and you live in an area you can do so, you can leave them by your mailbox for them to take.
legalbeagle52
·8 months ago@cristian3_6
I agree with @soh.maryl ... I would definitely contact your buyers. If your weather is very bad there's a good chance that once mailed, deliveries may be slower. It doesn't hurt to give them a heads up. The news about the storm is nonstop, the whole country is aware of it.
Living in Chicago I've contacted my buyers for years whenever we have a blizzard or frigid temps and the city closes down ... to let them know shipping will be slightly delayed. Almost all buyers are understanding and appreciate the note. And if you get a cranky one, well you can't help that..
soh.maryl
·8 months agoThere is evidently a very real possibility that your packages, when you're able to mail them, will arrive late.
I'd contact the buyers.
Just curious: Where do you live? I'm in NE Ohio and all our local post offices are open and, as far as I can tell, there was mail delivery despite deep snow and unshoveled sidewalks.
lakefor94
·8 months ago@soh.maryl NE Ohio?
I faintly remember your mentioning Youngstown at one point. Or perhaps my memory playing tricks.
I went to HS in north central Ohio.
Amherst.
cristian3_6
OP8 months agoI live in the coldest place in Ohio, in Toledo.
Thank you for the answer.
soh.maryl
·8 months agoDon't recall ever mentioning Youngstown here. My home is closer to Akron.
lakefor94
·8 months agoIf you are only one day late on shipping, I would take a pass on contacting buyers.