Does DHL hand off packages to USPS???

[MotionMan]

Here is the shipping info from my latest Newegg purchase:

Date Time Location Details
10/22/2009 5:14 AM PST Carson, CA, US TENDERED TO USPS
10/22/2009 1:13 AM PST Carson, CA, US PROCESSED
10/21/2009 9:19 PM PST Carson, CA, US ARRIVAL ORIGIN DHL GLOBAL MAIL FACILITY
10/21/2009 9:00 PM PST Rowland Heights, CA, US PICK UP

WTF? - Does DHL really hand off packages to USPS or am I reading this wrong?

MotionMan

 

[Ika]

I thought DHL went down at the beginnin of the year?

And I thought I did remember reading something about DHL cutting lines and handing them off to UPS/USPS/FedEx.

EDIT: OP below

 

[crab]

Yes, they do.

 

[cronos]

Yup this is their 'Egg saver shipping'

What is Egg Saver Shipping?
Egg Saver (3-7 Days) shipments are picked up from our warehouse by DHL Global Mail, who handles shipping from Newegg to your nearest USPS facility. USPS delivers the package to your ship-to address. Projected delivery is 3-7 business days.

 

[MotionMan]

Originally posted by: crab
Yes, they do.

So I am basically screwed on trying to get a tracking number, I suppose.

MotionMan

 

[MotionMan]

Originally posted by: cronos
Yup this is their 'Egg saver shipping'

What is Egg Saver Shipping?
Egg Saver (3-7 Days) shipments are picked up from our warehouse by DHL Global Mail, who handles shipping from Newegg to your nearest USPS facility. USPS delivers the package to your ship-to address. Projected delivery is 3-7 business days.

Ah, I saw something about Egg Saver, but missed the details.

Thanks.

MotionMan

 

[xj0hnx]

Originally posted by: MotionMan

Originally posted by: crab
Yes, they do.

So I am basically screwed on trying to get a tracking number, I suppose.

MotionMan

It's possible in the arrangement that USPS wil carry over any tracking number DHL used, but I wouldn't hold my breathe, we're talking about the USPS here.

 

[rockyct]

Yeah, they especially do this with smaller items that can fit in a padded envelope.

 

[MotionMan]

Originally posted by: rockyct
Yeah, they especially do this with smaller items that can fit in a padded envelope.

Yeah, one package of RAM.

MotionMan

 

[OCGuy]

Actually I head it is more of a toss than a handoff, with the occasional "Go long" routine.

 

[yuchai]

Is "Egg Saver" not available for delivery to NY? The only options I see are UPS and Fedex.

 

[Rumpltzer]

Since moving to Los Angeles, I've realized that the USPS isn't very good at delivering mail, providing service, or being efficient.

They seem pretty good at raising their rates.



That is all.