"USPS Still Waiting For Package"

[pickermall]

Hey, just a question to see if anyone else is having this problem.. I ordered 2 items last Monday the 24th from two different sellers in two different states. Labels printed the next day (25th).

Tracking on both (through USPS site) show "PRE-SHIPMENT INFO SENT USPS AWAITS ITEM".  Both sellers claim USPS has the items (one is an LP - the other bubble wrap). The LP seller confirms twice the item said

"Yes, it was shipped - sorry about how bad the USPS is - it was shipped and will arrive"

Have not heard back on my follow up with the bubble wrap seller, but they are probably closed for the weekend.

Are there some bad slowdowns in some regions where after almost a week that the regional distribution centers are not scanning things in (let alone local post offices)? I guess I'm kind of spoiled here in Mid Ohio where my little Mayberry post office scans things in as soon as I drop them off LOL.

Thanks in advance, looking for input.

[kaysert]

All my shipments are scanned when they are picked up. I never go to the Post Office, ever. I get stamps and shipping supplies online, and print shipping labels online. If I don't have time to schedule a pick-up, I just leave it out with a note!

All of which points to the wisdom of being very kind to your carrier around Christmas. They really can make life better, or make it a living Hell! I appreciate my postal carrier very much!