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Is USPS shipping really getting this bad???

-On Monday the 24th this week I shipped a package USPS Priority Mail from PA to FL and when I got home there was a message from my customer asking if I would ship FedEx or UPS because their local Jacksonville bulk center is really slow in processing ...

USPS no longer sending out packages same day as pick up

My local office here in Iowa had a change that started this Monday that is a bit unbelievable.... Since we have been shipping in the late 90s, we pack & label every day. We have a 2 pickups each day, appx 10am & 3pm. The packages are picked up normal...

USPS Indianapolis Hub Problems

Shipped a Saxophone USPS Priority Mail International, from Roanoke IN going to England, on Dec 2nd. Roanoke mail goes to Fort Wayne, then to Indy, internationals from Indy to Chicago. Got an email notification today, Dec 12th, package just arrived at...

Never use UPS to ship an eBay item.

I've had this happen a couple of times in the past to a lesser degree, and naively still chose UPS to ship a poster in a tube, as it appeared to be the fastest/least expensive option offered by eBay. Ebay quoted $8.44 to ship UPS Ground for a tube th...

Purchased $3,800 in insurance coverage through eBay and got $150.

Hear my tale of woe, and learning a hard lesson about eBay's terrible shipping insurance program. I feel like I just got scammed. I shipped a high end speaker through eBay via FedEx. 5 packages in total. When purchasing the shipping labels, a pop-up ...

Having trouble shipping golf clubs or skis?

I have seen posts on these boards complaining about the cost and difficulty of shipping golf clubs, skis, etc. DISCLAIMER: I don’t ship any of those. But I saw something on television that might be worth a look see. Just trying to help. https://www.s...

NOTICES FOR EXTRA SHIPPING DUE

I HAVE MAILED ITEMS LATELY AND THEN I RECIEVE AN EMAIL AFTER SHIPPED THAT I OWE MORE MONEY BECAUSE SERVICE ON LABEL DID NOT MATCH SERVICE USED WHICH IS ABSOLUTELY NOT TRUE AND THEY ALSO SENT ME ONE SAYING I DID NOT PUT RIGHT WEIGHT IN AND I KNOW I DI...

Item is stuck in USPS infinite loop, but eBay claims it’s “in transit”

I purchased an item on March 8. It was mailed via USPS the next day using Priority Mail from Sterling Heights Michigan. It spent 4 days in Detroit and then arrived in Charlotte NC on March 14 where it remains 14 days later. Every day I received a tra...

Hi,

Can you Guys assist on how and where to complain. I have since 5/03/2025 ordered and been promised to receive my parcel until this day?. I am really unhappy about treatment received, let alone the required personal information provided to UPS without...

Priority mail stuck at USPS facility question

I recently sent out a package on March 24th using priority mail with expected delivery date March 27th. Since March 25th, the package has been sitting in the same location for 2 days. I called USPS today and the lady told me I had to wait 8-13 days t...

eBay Standard Envelope Refund

ESE showed delivered. Customer said it was not delivered. I had them wait 4 or 5 days, which they did without issue, really great customer. Said it was still not there, so I refunded. When ESE first came out eBay suggested when a customer asks for a ...

In Plain English, What is the Issue with UPS labels today?

So, I called eBay. The warning "Please be aware that UPS is experiencing issues generating labels with insurance at the moment. We apologize for any inconvenience and if affected, ask that you try again later, " is ambiguous...to me. Why would I not ...

Adding additional package insurance to a USPS Ground Advantage shipping label (from a Newbie)

Hi. I have just started selling on Ebay. My undertanding is that a package with an Ebay generated shipping label is automatically covered up to $100. I am using USPS Ground Advantage. Based on the final sale price of one of my recent sales I wanted t...

USPS First Class Mail option disappeared!

I've been listing my magnets for years, but today, when trying to list a few more by hitting "sell similar" on my own listings, the USPS First Class Mail option disappeared! I've tried entering the weight and dimensions all kinds of different ways, b...

When does the Return deadline start? On receipt of item?

If an item has a 30-day return policy, when does that 30-days start? Is it 30 days from the day the item was delivered? If so, does that delivery day count as day 1 of 30, or is it 30 days after that? For example:Item bought December 29. Item deliver...