Don't you just love the USPS? ;(

[KBR]

Well, it shouldn't be any surprise to anyone that trades/sells knives, gadgets and gear off the net about the dependability of the USPS, but I sure wish that they could/would be more dependable.



Earlier this week, I sent off a Starmate in trade for a SS Police from Ron(sc_rebel1957). Having had many successful trades in the past, we sent off the usual manner that we always do and he received his new <img src="spyder.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle border=0> a couple of days ago and I'm STILL waiting for the Police to get here. <img src="sad.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle border=0> I'll just I have to wait and see if it gets here on Monday....



Sorry, but I just had to rant....



Survive, Adapt, and Overcome...



Edited by - KBR on 4/12/2003 4:40:55 PM

[J Smith]

I have never had it take over 2 days if I ship priority mail.Guess I have been lucky.

I learn something new everyday,even though I don't want to. Jeff

[Big-Target]

Was it sent priority "return receipt"???? That receipt seems to keep everyone honest!<img src="wink.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle border=0>

BIG-TARGET>>>>>>>>>"When young men seek to be like you, when lazy men resent you, when powerful men look over their shoulder at you, when cowardly men plot behind your back, when corrupt men wish you were gone and evil men want you dead...only then will you have done your share." ---unknown

[KBR]

I'm with you, Jeff. <img src="wink.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle border=0> I've always received the shipment by the second day...the third at the latest.

BigT, I've had several successful <img src="spyder.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle border=0> trades with Ron. I don't have any doubts that the Police is in the mail, it just isn't here yet. BTW, we always ship Priority w/Delivery Confirmation.

Survive, Adapt, and Overcome...

[fredswartz]

Had always had good luck with USPS. I did have trouble with UPS 2 years ago. Always relied on them. They lost a small Sebenza for a week in St. Louis but it finally came through. Since then have used Priority mail exclusively.

Edited by - fredswartz on 4/12/2003 7:44:24 PM

[Roshi]

I have to disagree with the first post. I have found the USPS to utterly reliable, much more so than UPS.

[Zrexxer]

I'm afraid I'm a fan of USPS here too - Priority Mail has been the greatest thing since sliced bread for me. Almost always 2 days and never more than 3.

Still, problems DO happen and it sucks when it happens to YOU. Keep your fingers crossed, it will show up I'm sure...

Dan



"We will not tire, we will not falter, and we will not fail." Oh well, I guess zero out of three isn't bad for Bush.

[java]

I've had more hassles with them Universal Package Smashers, AKA the Big Brown Bomber guys. Never knew it was possible to break the tip off a packaged and folded folder. Ain't no way to treat a serialed SS Rookie PE! <img src="http://community.the-underdogs.org/smil ... y/rant.gif">
Linda's Spydies migrate here within 2 days so USPS is A-OK with me. Never had a problem shipping and the rates are far better than FedEx or them other guys. Hope your Copper cruises in soon....maybe it stopped in at the Annual Spring Clearance sale at Krispy Kreme. Them Hot Original Glazed are priced to move!

<font color="BLUE">"A hole-less knife is soul-less knife is a whole less knife" - <i>Javanese proverb"</i><font>

[sc_rebel1957]

Mario, I'm sorry you haven't recieved it yet I'm headed to mail now to check the DC # again to make darn sure!
I would have bet the farm it would be to you by friday, let alone today! I agree this is NOT right and I will DO everything in my power to find out why it has not made it to you yet, I'm terribly sorry my friend <img src="sad.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle border=0>. Ron

[KBR]

Not to worry, Ron, my friend. it's not your fault. <img src="wink.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle border=0> I'll just have to wait until Monday to see what happens.

Survive, Adapt, and Overcome...

[JamesA]

I'm also a pretty big fan of the USPS, never had a problem. As a matter of fact, I'm wrangling with UPS right now -- something going from Florida (them) to Maryland (me) ended up in Illinois (huh?).

I always ship priority with a confirmation number, and I don't remember the last time it took more than three days to get anywhere, if it ever has.

[deputy tom]

I always ship knives usps 3day priority mail.It usually takes 3 sometimes 4 days.I had one bad experience a year ago when it took 9 days for a 3 day mailing.tom.

N.R.A. LIFE MEMBER ...An end will come on the world, but love and music will endure.

[glockman99]

KBR,

Don't worry...Your Police model will arrive tomorrow (Monday), as I'm also expecting a couple items via USPS Priority Mail tomorrow, and since good things come in "threes"...

Dann Fassnacht Aberdeen, WA glockman99@hotmail.com ICQ: 53675663

[KBR]

Thanks glockman, I'm pretty sure that it will be here...can't wait since it will be my first SS Police. <img src="smile.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle border=0>

I'm also looking into getting a full SpyderEdged SS Police w/two sheaths for only $50!! I hope that deal goes through alright....<img src="wink.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle border=0>

Survive, Adapt, and Overcome...

[dialex]

I only appreciate them, but I just can't love 'em. How could I, when my package from Allen, sent last year in November, reached me this year in March? And my Millie from Spyderco was sent a month ago and still no sign of it! <img src="sad.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle border=0>
But to tell the whole truth, usually the packages come in 2 - 3 weeks.

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[boxer93]

KBR,
I sent a package to Ron last week. USPS priority with delivery confirmation. No problem with delivery. I think this is a good way to go.
Chris

Be Excellent to each other.

[java]

KBR,

Gotta Cop yet?? Keepin' ma fingers crossed for ya, bro!


Al Brown,

We'll run our own test. A Rodent is scurrying yer way via Surface Air Mail. Should be 4 - 6 days from today. Tick, tock!

<font color="BLUE">"A hole-less knife is soul-less knife is a whole less knife" - <i>Javanese proverb"</i><font>

[KBR]

The SS Police <i>finally </i> arrived today....very happy with this classic Spydie.

Now that I have a PE, I'm definitely going to need a SE SS Police too...<img src="wink.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle border=0>.

Survive, Adapt, and Overcome...