USPS Tracking Issues, anyone?

Blueface · 12-15-2010, 09:23 AM

Have you guys noticed their system has gone nuts?

I have around 6 packages, from different vendors, currently on their way to me and the system does not even acknowledge them as having been received by USPS.

One of them does show but at times when I have checked, it goes back in time, losing most recent information. Other times, it returns.

What a waste of government funds they are.

Ogre · 12-15-2010, 09:26 AM

I have been seeing allot of this. The tracking site shows the post office has been electronically received and the box is sitting on my porch. Guess it is of little use during the Christmas Season.

awsmith4 · 12-15-2010, 09:29 AM

YES! I have had packages not register for up to a week, then the day they finally deliver the DC# finally works in the system. For me it started a few weeks ago. I called USPS and they said it was due to the holiday rush.

pnoon · 12-15-2010, 09:39 AM

Just remember, a DC is a delivery confirmation - not a tracking number. Any tracking info is a bonus.

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Bunker · 12-15-2010, 09:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pnoon

Just remember, a DC is a delivery confirmation - not a tracking number. Any tracking info is a bonus.

Posted via Mobile Device

If they don't get scanned they don't make it into the system at all

floydpink · 12-15-2010, 10:05 AM

Ordered green coffee beans and was beginning to wonder if I had had a senior moment and not actually clicked "order" as a week had gone by.

A tracking number arrived yesterday, the same time the beans did from California, so yes, I have noticed something funky.

T.G · 12-15-2010, 10:39 AM

Tis the season for lots of packages
Fa la la la la, la la la la
Shipping delays and overloaded systems are common
Fa la la la la, la la la la

Parshooter · 12-15-2010, 10:57 AM

This has been going on for years, doesn't matter what time of year it is. Their "tracking" system is not the best.

shilala · 12-15-2010, 11:14 AM

Peter already covered it, but their tracking really is pretty much useless. It's because it's simply meant to confirm that delivery has been made. For me, it's done that flawlessly.
The extra little bit of "tracking info" is just a bonus. Most of the time that part doesn't work for me at all, so I seldom even bother looking at it. At most, I might check it the day after something is supposed to have arrived just to see if the package made it.

icehog3 · 12-15-2010, 11:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pnoon

Just remember, a DC is a delivery confirmation - not a tracking number. Any tracking info is a bonus.

Posted via Mobile Device

Not just your two cents, Peter....it's a fact.

cricky101 · 12-15-2010, 11:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by shilala

Peter already covered it, but their tracking really is pretty much useless. It's because it's simply meant to confirm that delivery has been made. For me, it's done that flawlessly.
The extra little bit of "tracking info" is just a bonus. Most of the time that part doesn't work for me at all, so I seldom even bother looking at it. At most, I might check it the day after something is supposed to have arrived just to see if the package made it.

Same for me. It's been spot on at doing what's it's supposed to do: tell me when a package has been delivered.

Bruins Fan · 12-15-2010, 04:40 PM

I have got packages MIA that should have been here yesterday,according to their site?

longknocker · 12-15-2010, 05:22 PM

So Far, No Problems Other Than A Package I Sent Out Mon. Was "Expected" To Arrive Today & Hasn't. First Time This Year One Was "Late".

kelmac07 · 12-15-2010, 06:43 PM

Same issues...holiday season and all.

12-15-2010, 09:23 AM	#1
Blueface Gramps 4x's Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Horatio Seymore Hiny Location: Boca Raton - North of La Habana Posts: 8,774 Trading: (8)	USPS Tracking Issues, anyone? Have you guys noticed their system has gone nuts? I have around 6 packages, from different vendors, currently on their way to me and the system does not even acknowledge them as having been received by USPS. One of them does show but at times when I have checked, it goes back in time, losing most recent information. Other times, it returns. What a waste of government funds they are. __________________ Little known fact: I am a former member of the Village People - The Indian

12-15-2010, 09:26 AM	#2
Ogre **CENSORED** Join Date: Apr 2010 First Name: Larry Location: Central Florida Posts: 12,068 Trading: (46)	Re: USPS Tracking Issues, anyone? I have been seeing allot of this. The tracking site shows the post office has been electronically received and the box is sitting on my porch. Guess it is of little use during the Christmas Season.

12-15-2010, 09:29 AM	#3
awsmith4 Simple Pleasures - 2oL Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Albert Location: Marietta, Georgia Posts: 4,602 Trading: (111)	Re: USPS Tracking Issues, anyone? YES! I have had packages not register for up to a week, then the day they finally deliver the DC# finally works in the system. For me it started a few weeks ago. I called USPS and they said it was due to the holiday rush. __________________ Its THIS easy to support our troops

12-15-2010, 09:39 AM	#4
pnoon YNWA Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Peter Location: San Diego Posts: 29,919 Trading: (20)	Re: USPS Tracking Issues, anyone? Just remember, a DC is a delivery confirmation - not a tracking number. Any tracking info is a bonus. Posted via Mobile Device

12-15-2010, 10:05 AM	#6
floydpink crazy diamond Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Pete Location: Orlando Posts: 1,955 Trading: (17)	Re: USPS Tracking Issues, anyone? Ordered green coffee beans and was beginning to wonder if I had had a senior moment and not actually clicked "order" as a week had gone by. A tracking number arrived yesterday, the same time the beans did from California, so yes, I have noticed something funky. __________________ "If we weren't all crazy we would go insane"

12-15-2010, 10:39 AM	#7
T.G Grrrrrr Join Date: Mar 2009 First Name: The Other Adam Posts: 15,557 Trading: (37)	Re: USPS Tracking Issues, anyone? Tis the season for lots of packages Fa la la la la, la la la la Shipping delays and overloaded systems are common Fa la la la la, la la la la

12-15-2010, 10:57 AM	#8
Parshooter I'm a friend of Gary S Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Marc Location: St Somewhere Posts: 835 Trading: (2)	Re: USPS Tracking Issues, anyone? This has been going on for years, doesn't matter what time of year it is. Their "tracking" system is not the best. __________________ I love chicks with FLBP.

12-15-2010, 11:14 AM	#9
shilala Dear Lord, Thank You. Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Scott Posts: 13,721 Trading: (252)	Re: USPS Tracking Issues, anyone? Peter already covered it, but their tracking really is pretty much useless. It's because it's simply meant to confirm that delivery has been made. For me, it's done that flawlessly. The extra little bit of "tracking info" is just a bonus. Most of the time that part doesn't work for me at all, so I seldom even bother looking at it. At most, I might check it the day after something is supposed to have arrived just to see if the package made it. __________________

12-15-2010, 04:40 PM	#12
Bruins Fan Hooper drives the boat. Join Date: May 2009 First Name: John Location: Cape Cod Posts: 1,359 Trading: (0)	Re: USPS Tracking Issues, anyone? I have got packages MIA that should have been here yesterday,according to their site? __________________ Here's to swimmin' with bow-legged women.

12-15-2010, 05:22 PM	#13
longknocker Postwhore Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Greg Location: Mobile, Alabama Posts: 11,174 Trading: (82)	Re: USPS Tracking Issues, anyone? So Far, No Problems Other Than A Package I Sent Out Mon. Was "Expected" To Arrive Today & Hasn't. First Time This Year One Was "Late".

12-15-2010, 06:43 PM	#14
kelmac07 Resident Maduro Whore!! Join Date: Apr 2009 First Name: Mac Location: Newport News, VA Posts: 27,322 Trading: (218)	Re: USPS Tracking Issues, anyone? Same issues...holiday season and all. __________________ Dom in the MLB thread "I could probably get you to wear a Yankee hat for a Maduro!"