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I shipped my SS (nails) gifts in a flat rate priority box on Sat. & was told that the package would be delivered by Tues. However, tracking not only shows that it has NOT been delivered but it stopped updating the moment it left my town. I went to the Post Office that I delivered the package from & was told to call Consumer Affairs. When I called I was told that I can file a claim in 30 days. Hello, I don't want to file a claim I want my box!!! I'm really hoping that this is all a mistake and the box will get delivered soon. So now I'm wondering if I should put together another box for my Santee? I would feel horrible if the package was "lost" & she has nothing to open for Christmas.
What do you guys suggest?
My Local Post Office is staffed by ZOMBIES. Please don't stress about the tracking not being updated - for some of the workers, handing them a scanner is like using a laser pointer with a cat on catnip. I get packages all the time that show statuses like: "Package Not Found","Invalid Tracking Number", "Left Sorting Facility, NJ (I live in Atlanta), and "Sacrificed to Chthulu" when the package is sitting on the kitchen table opened.
If memory serves on Saturday we were still climbing out of all the flight delays and then we were hit with the ugly weather that people all over the country are dealing with. The USPS uses commercial flights to send mail so they would be affected by the weather and delays as well.
By the way, if you read their ridiculous terms, they don't actually guarantee that Priority Mail will arrive in 2-3 days.
MAIL CLASS DELIVERY STANDARD CONTACT CUSTOMER SERVICE AFTER: First-Class Mail®
2 - 3 days (not guaranteed)
5 or more Days from the date of mailing Priority Mail®
1, 2, or 3 days (not guaranteed)
5 or more Days from the date of mailing Priority Mail Expressâ„¢
1 - 2 days (guaranteed)
Guaranteed Delivery Date/Time Missed Standard Postâ„¢
2 - 8 days (not guaranteed)
14 or more Days from the date of mailing
Edited to add: Oh and if the package is lost, you can file a claim and it's like giving your Santee a $50.00 Gift Certificate since all priority mail comes with $50 insurance.