Trouble and inconvienance with USPS

DPD6030 · 04-17-2009, 12:18 PM

Ok so apparently you can't ship a package no matter that you paid for it using click-n-ship on the day after you printed the label unless you put the date of mailing. I forgot to mail the package out to Fred yesterday so I tried mailing it today. I was turned away from USPS because the date on the label was yesterday even though it is a flat rate box. I could not believe it! An inconvienance for sure. Just thought I'd pass this information on to others.

md4958 · 04-17-2009, 12:28 PM

Andrew, Ive done this before too. I just drop it in the mailbox, or leave it on the counter. They cant refuse it once youre gone

I do notice that they tend not to scan them when they are dropped off late, making tracking almost impossible

04-17-2009, 12:34 PM

If that's the policy, places around here don't seem to follow it. I almost always print my labels late at night (and don't touch the ship date field), and drop off the packages the next morning.

about half of mine go into a drop box (they can't really deny those

), the other half to the counter at the local UPS Store, and they've never said anything about it, other than occasionally double checking the weight.

Maybe worth trying other local places that accept USPS to see if they hassle you?

Smokin Gator · 04-17-2009, 12:31 PM

I believe you can also get your money back. Not that it helps with the aggravation.

DPD6030 · 04-17-2009, 12:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Smokin Gator

I believe you can also get your money back. Not that it helps with the aggravation.

Yup, you can file for a return while in the meantime they take more money and it could take up to 14 days for a refund.

dunng · 04-17-2009, 01:19 PM

Use a pen and change the date...

Mugen910 · 04-17-2009, 01:23 PM

I use the APC...I just walk in and throw it in the box..

04-17-2009, 12:18 PM	#1
DPD6030 Shepard of the sheeple Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Andrew Location: The Mitten Posts: 7,166 Trading: (151)	Trouble and inconvienance with USPS Ok so apparently you can't ship a package no matter that you paid for it using click-n-ship on the day after you printed the label unless you put the date of mailing. I forgot to mail the package out to Fred yesterday so I tried mailing it today. I was turned away from USPS because the date on the label was yesterday even though it is a flat rate box. I could not believe it! An inconvienance for sure. Just thought I'd pass this information on to others.

04-17-2009, 12:28 PM	#2
md4958 Captain Cannoli Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Moe Location: Suffield, CT Posts: 5,712 Trading: (62)	Re: Trouble and inconvienance with USPS Andrew, Ive done this before too. I just drop it in the mailbox, or leave it on the counter. They cant refuse it once youre gone I do notice that they tend not to scan them when they are dropped off late, making tracking almost impossible __________________ "One fart can foul the air for everyone" - Esteemed philosopher "If avoiding the nasty $hit is being a snob, them I am guilty as charged."- Same esteemed philosopher.

04-17-2009, 12:34 PM	#3
-MG- Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Trouble and inconvienance with USPS If that's the policy, places around here don't seem to follow it. I almost always print my labels late at night (and don't touch the ship date field), and drop off the packages the next morning. about half of mine go into a drop box (they can't really deny those ), the other half to the counter at the local UPS Store, and they've never said anything about it, other than occasionally double checking the weight. Maybe worth trying other local places that accept USPS to see if they hassle you?

04-17-2009, 12:31 PM	#4
Smokin Gator Just plain insane! Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: The Swamp Posts: 6,237 Trading: (106)	Re: Trouble and inconvienance with USPS I believe you can also get your money back. Not that it helps with the aggravation. __________________ Check out the Cigar Asylum Newbie Sampler Trade

04-17-2009, 01:19 PM	#6
dunng MassHole Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Greg Location: MassHole Posts: 4,719 Trading: (59)	Re: Trouble and inconvienance with USPS Use a pen and change the date... __________________ MassHole Banter

04-17-2009, 01:23 PM	#7
Mugen910 I <3 Huy Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Location Location: First Name Posts: 8,387 Trading: (106)	Re: Trouble and inconvienance with USPS I use the APC...I just walk in and throw it in the box.. __________________ I'm not antisocial, I just think people are stupid.