Question about UPS

[mcvickj]

I just checked the tracking on a UPS package and even though the scheduled delivery is on 1/30/06 is says its out for delivery as of 12:27 A.M.? I didn't think UPS delivered on Saturday unless you paid extra for it. Hey if it shows up today I wouldn't be complaining.

WYOMING, MI, US 01/28/2006 12:27 A.M. OUT FOR DELIVERY
WYOMING, MI, US 01/27/2006 10:12 P.M. ARRIVAL SCAN
OSHTEMO, MI, US 01/27/2006 9:29 P.M. DEPARTURE SCAN
01/27/2006 8:00 P.M. ORIGIN SCAN
US 01/27/2006 4:34 P.M. BILLING INFORMATION RECEIVED

 

[Trikat]

To my knowledge they don't deliver on Sat unless you have their overnight service. Dunno which overnight service though. Maybe all overnighters.

 

[Gibson486]

UPS was supposed to have my laptop at my door yesterday (express service)....but for some odd reason, they claimed my package spent the whole day (since 9AM) in AK trying to get clearence. It checked this morning, it finally got the go ahead......but I live in MA, so a today delivery points to no.


One thing that I noticed that UPS does is that when they mean it has been sent for shipping, all it means is that the package was either picked up or dopped off. It does not mean your package has ben sorted yet. When they say out for delivery, it just means it was scanned and put on the truck. For all you know, that truck may not move till Monday morning.

 

[ActuaryTm]

GIYF.

First link.

 

[biggestmuff]

It was probably scanned onto a truck that was loaded at that time. The truck was closed, locked and the package will be delivered on Monday. That was just the last time that the package will be scanned until it's dropped off at your door.

 

[Gibson486]

Originally posted by: ActuaryTm
GIYF.

First link.

What a crock Zappos, 2 day delivery....not here till Monday, yet it was "shipped" on Thursday around noon. My laptop, "shipped" Thursday around 6:30 with express, will not be here till Monday ( I guess foriegn shipping is the exception).

 

[mcvickj]

Thanks for the info. I've found the day the package was actually shipped doesn't count towards something like 2 day shipping. It starts on the next business day. /shrug

 

[Gibson486]

Originally posted by: mcvickj
Thanks for the info. I've found the day the package was actually shipped doesn't count towards something like 2 day shipping. It starts on the next business day. /shrug

If you want to be more confused.....go to the usps website and look at the delivery time for Media Mail. They claim 2-9 days.

 

[AnyMal]

Originally posted by: mcvickj
I just checked the tracking on a UPS package and even though the scheduled delivery is on 1/30/06 is says its out for delivery as of 12:27 A.M.? I didn't think UPS delivered on Saturday unless you paid extra for it. Hey if it shows up today I wouldn't be complaining.

WYOMING, MI, US 01/28/2006 12:27 A.M. OUT FOR DELIVERY
WYOMING, MI, US 01/27/2006 10:12 P.M. ARRIVAL SCAN
OSHTEMO, MI, US 01/27/2006 9:29 P.M. DEPARTURE SCAN
01/27/2006 8:00 P.M. ORIGIN SCAN
US 01/27/2006 4:34 P.M. BILLING INFORMATION RECEIVED

It's a good chance you may receive it today. If there are'nt enough packages to fill the truck on Saturday, they will load some Monday packages to keep the van full. Smart business - keeps delivery costs down and customers happy.

Originally posted by: Gibson486
UPS was supposed to have my laptop at my door yesterday (express service)....but for some odd reason, they claimed my package spent the whole day (since 9AM) in AK trying to get clearence. It checked this morning, it finally got the go ahead......but I live in MA, so a today delivery points to no.


One thing that I noticed that UPS does is that when they mean it has been sent for shipping, all it means is that the package was either picked up or dopped off. It does not mean your package has ben sorted yet. When they say out for delivery, it just means it was scanned and put on the truck. For all you know, that truck may not move till Monday morning.

Packages are held for clearance by Customs, not UPS. In fact, UPS has absolutely no say in which packages are flagged and how long they will be held.

 

[Gibson486]

Originally posted by: AnyMal

Originally posted by: mcvickj
I just checked the tracking on a UPS package and even though the scheduled delivery is on 1/30/06 is says its out for delivery as of 12:27 A.M.? I didn't think UPS delivered on Saturday unless you paid extra for it. Hey if it shows up today I wouldn't be complaining.

WYOMING, MI, US 01/28/2006 12:27 A.M. OUT FOR DELIVERY
WYOMING, MI, US 01/27/2006 10:12 P.M. ARRIVAL SCAN
OSHTEMO, MI, US 01/27/2006 9:29 P.M. DEPARTURE SCAN
01/27/2006 8:00 P.M. ORIGIN SCAN
US 01/27/2006 4:34 P.M. BILLING INFORMATION RECEIVED

It's a good chance you may receive it today. If there are'nt enough packages to fill the truck on Saturday, they will load some Monday packages to keep the van full. Smart business - keeps delivery costs down and customers happy.

Originally posted by: Gibson486
UPS was supposed to have my laptop at my door yesterday (express service)....but for some odd reason, they claimed my package spent the whole day (since 9AM) in AK trying to get clearence. It checked this morning, it finally got the go ahead......but I live in MA, so a today delivery points to no.


One thing that I noticed that UPS does is that when they mean it has been sent for shipping, all it means is that the package was either picked up or dopped off. It does not mean your package has ben sorted yet. When they say out for delivery, it just means it was scanned and put on the truck. For all you know, that truck may not move till Monday morning.

Packages are held for clearance by Customs, not UPS. In fact, UPS has absolutely no say in which packages are flagged and how long they will be held.

I know that but, I have had packages held for clearence before, and they were never held for clearence for over 24 hours.

 

[AnyMal]

Originally posted by: Gibson486

Originally posted by: AnyMal

Originally posted by: mcvickj
I just checked the tracking on a UPS package and even though the scheduled delivery is on 1/30/06 is says its out for delivery as of 12:27 A.M.? I didn't think UPS delivered on Saturday unless you paid extra for it. Hey if it shows up today I wouldn't be complaining.

WYOMING, MI, US 01/28/2006 12:27 A.M. OUT FOR DELIVERY
WYOMING, MI, US 01/27/2006 10:12 P.M. ARRIVAL SCAN
OSHTEMO, MI, US 01/27/2006 9:29 P.M. DEPARTURE SCAN
01/27/2006 8:00 P.M. ORIGIN SCAN
US 01/27/2006 4:34 P.M. BILLING INFORMATION RECEIVED

It's a good chance you may receive it today. If there are'nt enough packages to fill the truck on Saturday, they will load some Monday packages to keep the van full. Smart business - keeps delivery costs down and customers happy.

Originally posted by: Gibson486
UPS was supposed to have my laptop at my door yesterday (express service)....but for some odd reason, they claimed my package spent the whole day (since 9AM) in AK trying to get clearence. It checked this morning, it finally got the go ahead......but I live in MA, so a today delivery points to no.


One thing that I noticed that UPS does is that when they mean it has been sent for shipping, all it means is that the package was either picked up or dopped off. It does not mean your package has ben sorted yet. When they say out for delivery, it just means it was scanned and put on the truck. For all you know, that truck may not move till Monday morning.

Packages are held for clearance by Customs, not UPS. In fact, UPS has absolutely no say in which packages are flagged and how long they will be held.

I know that but, I have had packages held for clearence before, and they were never held for clearence for over 24 hours.

Package can be held for days. Like I said, UPS has no power whatsoever when it comes to Customs clearance.

 

[Gibson486]

Originally posted by: AnyMal

Originally posted by: Gibson486

Originally posted by: AnyMal

Originally posted by: mcvickj
I just checked the tracking on a UPS package and even though the scheduled delivery is on 1/30/06 is says its out for delivery as of 12:27 A.M.? I didn't think UPS delivered on Saturday unless you paid extra for it. Hey if it shows up today I wouldn't be complaining.

WYOMING, MI, US 01/28/2006 12:27 A.M. OUT FOR DELIVERY
WYOMING, MI, US 01/27/2006 10:12 P.M. ARRIVAL SCAN
OSHTEMO, MI, US 01/27/2006 9:29 P.M. DEPARTURE SCAN
01/27/2006 8:00 P.M. ORIGIN SCAN
US 01/27/2006 4:34 P.M. BILLING INFORMATION RECEIVED

It's a good chance you may receive it today. If there are'nt enough packages to fill the truck on Saturday, they will load some Monday packages to keep the van full. Smart business - keeps delivery costs down and customers happy.

Originally posted by: Gibson486
UPS was supposed to have my laptop at my door yesterday (express service)....but for some odd reason, they claimed my package spent the whole day (since 9AM) in AK trying to get clearence. It checked this morning, it finally got the go ahead......but I live in MA, so a today delivery points to no.


One thing that I noticed that UPS does is that when they mean it has been sent for shipping, all it means is that the package was either picked up or dopped off. It does not mean your package has ben sorted yet. When they say out for delivery, it just means it was scanned and put on the truck. For all you know, that truck may not move till Monday morning.

Packages are held for clearance by Customs, not UPS. In fact, UPS has absolutely no say in which packages are flagged and how long they will be held.

I know that but, I have had packages held for clearence before, and they were never held for clearence for over 24 hours.

Package can be held for days. Like I said, UPS has no power whatsoever when it comes to Customs clearance.

I know that, but i have never had it held for over 24 hours. I have sent sh!tloads of packages all over the world at work and they all seems to hit customs for just 1 hour. The only time it was held for more than that was when UPS I did the documentation wrong.

 

[AnyMal]

Originally posted by: Gibson486

Originally posted by: AnyMal

Originally posted by: Gibson486

Originally posted by: AnyMal

Originally posted by: mcvickj
I just checked the tracking on a UPS package and even though the scheduled delivery is on 1/30/06 is says its out for delivery as of 12:27 A.M.? I didn't think UPS delivered on Saturday unless you paid extra for it. Hey if it shows up today I wouldn't be complaining.

WYOMING, MI, US 01/28/2006 12:27 A.M. OUT FOR DELIVERY
WYOMING, MI, US 01/27/2006 10:12 P.M. ARRIVAL SCAN
OSHTEMO, MI, US 01/27/2006 9:29 P.M. DEPARTURE SCAN
01/27/2006 8:00 P.M. ORIGIN SCAN
US 01/27/2006 4:34 P.M. BILLING INFORMATION RECEIVED

It's a good chance you may receive it today. If there are'nt enough packages to fill the truck on Saturday, they will load some Monday packages to keep the van full. Smart business - keeps delivery costs down and customers happy.

Originally posted by: Gibson486
UPS was supposed to have my laptop at my door yesterday (express service)....but for some odd reason, they claimed my package spent the whole day (since 9AM) in AK trying to get clearence. It checked this morning, it finally got the go ahead......but I live in MA, so a today delivery points to no.


One thing that I noticed that UPS does is that when they mean it has been sent for shipping, all it means is that the package was either picked up or dopped off. It does not mean your package has ben sorted yet. When they say out for delivery, it just means it was scanned and put on the truck. For all you know, that truck may not move till Monday morning.

Packages are held for clearance by Customs, not UPS. In fact, UPS has absolutely no say in which packages are flagged and how long they will be held.

I know that but, I have had packages held for clearence before, and they were never held for clearence for over 24 hours.

Package can be held for days. Like I said, UPS has no power whatsoever when it comes to Customs clearance.

I know that, but i have never had it held for over 24 hours. I have sent sh!tloads of packages all over the world at work and they all seems to hit customs for just 1 hour. The only time it was held for more than that was when UPS I did the documentation wrong.

It's possible that shipper did not provide adequate documentation. It's also possible that shipper has been flagged. Packages from some countries are scrutinized more rigorously then from other. Bottom line is, relax, don't worry. Keep in mind that it's also weekend, Customs agents like their days off too

 

[aphex]

Originally posted by: Gibson486

Originally posted by: AnyMal

Originally posted by: Gibson486

Originally posted by: AnyMal

Originally posted by: mcvickj
I just checked the tracking on a UPS package and even though the scheduled delivery is on 1/30/06 is says its out for delivery as of 12:27 A.M.? I didn't think UPS delivered on Saturday unless you paid extra for it. Hey if it shows up today I wouldn't be complaining.

WYOMING, MI, US 01/28/2006 12:27 A.M. OUT FOR DELIVERY
WYOMING, MI, US 01/27/2006 10:12 P.M. ARRIVAL SCAN
OSHTEMO, MI, US 01/27/2006 9:29 P.M. DEPARTURE SCAN
01/27/2006 8:00 P.M. ORIGIN SCAN
US 01/27/2006 4:34 P.M. BILLING INFORMATION RECEIVED

It's a good chance you may receive it today. If there are'nt enough packages to fill the truck on Saturday, they will load some Monday packages to keep the van full. Smart business - keeps delivery costs down and customers happy.

Originally posted by: Gibson486
UPS was supposed to have my laptop at my door yesterday (express service)....but for some odd reason, they claimed my package spent the whole day (since 9AM) in AK trying to get clearence. It checked this morning, it finally got the go ahead......but I live in MA, so a today delivery points to no.


One thing that I noticed that UPS does is that when they mean it has been sent for shipping, all it means is that the package was either picked up or dopped off. It does not mean your package has ben sorted yet. When they say out for delivery, it just means it was scanned and put on the truck. For all you know, that truck may not move till Monday morning.

Packages are held for clearance by Customs, not UPS. In fact, UPS has absolutely no say in which packages are flagged and how long they will be held.

I know that but, I have had packages held for clearence before, and they were never held for clearence for over 24 hours.

Package can be held for days. Like I said, UPS has no power whatsoever when it comes to Customs clearance.

I know that, but i have never had it held for over 24 hours. I have sent sh!tloads of packages all over the world at work and they all seems to hit customs for just 1 hour. The only time it was held for more than that was when UPS I did the documentation wrong.

Is it an IBM/Lenovo product? I finally heard why all my IBM packages seem to get caught up in customs after arriving in AK from HK.... They send HUGE bulk shipments and word from IBM is that it can literally take a day or two for customs to sort through all their packages.

 

[Gibson486]

Originally posted by: aphex

Originally posted by: Gibson486

Originally posted by: AnyMal

Originally posted by: Gibson486


I know that, but i have never had it held for over 24 hours. I have sent sh!tloads of packages all over the world at work and they all seems to hit customs for just 1 hour. The only time it was held for more than that was when UPS I did the documentation wrong.

Is it an IBM/Lenovo product? I finally heard why all my IBM packages seem to get caught up in customs after arriving in AK from HK.... They send HUGE bulk shipments and word from IBM is that it can literally take a day or two for customs to sort through all their packages.

It's a Toshiba....