Adventures with UPS
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FedEx and UPS are merging -> FedUp Tracking on all carriers seems to be hit or miss lately.
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Locally, UPS stands for "Ur Parcel Smashed": I've yet to see anything they deliver that doesn't look like it was used as a football. :sigh: And if you think UPS tracking is poor, try UK Parcel Force - they just stay at "awaiting the parcel" until they switch to "delivered".
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OriginalGriff wrote:
they just stay at "awaiting the parcel" until they switch to "delivered".
Strictly speaking, if that's reporting *your* status (as opposed to theirs)...it's not inaccurate, is it? I mean, you're either waiting for it, or you have it.
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I have $1500 USD worth of items in circulation somewhere in the belly of UPS's logistics and transport system. I have no idea where it is despite having a tracking number. The product was shipped from Pennsylvania. The last update was January 19th, departing Pennsylvania. It's expected Tuesday (tomorrow here). I'm betting I don't get an update until it arrives in Seattle at the very earliest. What the heck is the point of giving out a tracking ID if it goes dark for 90% of the trip? :doh:
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You have my condolences. Two weeks ago I returned from a weekend away to find some property missing. No worries, I have cameras everywhere. Sadly, though, I can't recall my password for the DVR, and the only way to reset the password is to use the remote control. Coming from Sam's Club, the remote was not included in the package. I checked with the manufacturer - the remote is discontinued. I searched Amazon and found one that claims to be compatible, so I ordered it on Jan 16. It was promised to be delivered on Jan 19, but they shipped it using SurePost, the US Postal's system for losing packages. As soon as it hit USP, it went into the Phantom Zone. It left Phoenix last Thursday at 3:50 AM and hasn't phoned home since. Phoenix is a four-hour drive away, and the Post Office is three blocks away. In the meantime, I can't review the video to identify the thief, because that can only be done from the front panel. My lessons:
If Amazon, or anyone else, assigns a package to SurePost (or any other US Postal product), immediately cancel the order and buy elsewhere, Against all rules, always write down the password somewhere. PS - I don't call them USPS because I do not lie. Oh, and if I get your stuff, I'll let you know here. It doesn't look like you allow email replies. If you get my remote, feel free to email me, and we'll figure it out. :-D
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You have my condolences. Two weeks ago I returned from a weekend away to find some property missing. No worries, I have cameras everywhere. Sadly, though, I can't recall my password for the DVR, and the only way to reset the password is to use the remote control. Coming from Sam's Club, the remote was not included in the package. I checked with the manufacturer - the remote is discontinued. I searched Amazon and found one that claims to be compatible, so I ordered it on Jan 16. It was promised to be delivered on Jan 19, but they shipped it using SurePost, the US Postal's system for losing packages. As soon as it hit USP, it went into the Phantom Zone. It left Phoenix last Thursday at 3:50 AM and hasn't phoned home since. Phoenix is a four-hour drive away, and the Post Office is three blocks away. In the meantime, I can't review the video to identify the thief, because that can only be done from the front panel. My lessons:
If Amazon, or anyone else, assigns a package to SurePost (or any other US Postal product), immediately cancel the order and buy elsewhere, Against all rules, always write down the password somewhere. PS - I don't call them USPS because I do not lie. Oh, and if I get your stuff, I'll let you know here. It doesn't look like you allow email replies. If you get my remote, feel free to email me, and we'll figure it out. :-D
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Good luck with that thievery mess!
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Yikes, 3600 per hour sorted! amazing Yes, shipping physically is quite different than shipping mentally (which is what we usually do as customers)
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That was just the test. The physical labor was about one package every 3 seconds or something like that.
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