UPS(the shipping co.) Rant--Post your experiences

[crt1530]

I have NEVER had a problem with a package shipped via FedEx. Just recently, I ordered a new processor, and had it shipped through UPS. According to their tracking page, which has not been updated since May 2, the package was "Routed Incorrectly" and will now take more time to get here(who knows how long). This is just the most recent story. All I can say is that when given the choice, I will choose Fedex.

 

[Viper Frag]

UPS Sucks, big time. They lost my hard drive :|

 

[Yo Ma Ma]

I don't know what the root problem is for UPS, but they are horrible for shipping. Lost items, broken items, open boxes with parts missing... a few months ago my order was misdelivered to a "neighbor" (nearby city) and they were unable to retrieve it, so I was stuck making the claim and waiting for my credit. Least-favored shipper as far as I'm concerned.

 

[joinT]

yes, UPS sucks, especially for shipments to Canada.

lemme see
#1. bought a dual mobo for my bro's rig - brokerage fees owed to UPS - $60 CAN
#2. bought a 32mb stick of pc100 ram (for $7) - value got screwed up = $70 US, brokerage fees owed to UPS - $55 CAN
#3. bought a pro2a, hsf & 128mb of ram - got charged nothing.

FWIW, USPS is starting to suck too, recieved some very beat up packages from them & got some kind of fees on some scsi hdd's

 

[Spoooon]

I choose FedEX when I have a choice, but I've never had any problems with either one.

 

[Emulex]

usps has always handled my stuff correctly and timely. Cept around xmas, it gets slow. Never once had to issue a lost/damage claim.

ups always sends my packages about 15 miles north of atlanta, then has to send it back down to atlanta because they are numbnuts.

If you use a guaranteed (1/2) day service and it's late, you get the shipping free.

 

[crt1530]

*BUMP*
Get it off your chests.

 

[Static911]

the guy who was suppose to deliver my box was too lazy (a 70lb package with two comps and my clothes)


lazy bastards


static911

 

[crt1530]

Check this out...my tracking information updated through today...

PACKAGE PROGRESS
Date Time Location Activity
May 2, 2001
6:46 A.M. SWEETWATER HOUSTON, TX, US
ROUTED INCORRECTLY AT UPS FACILITY;PKG HAS BEEN REROUTED TO DESTINATION
6:46 A.M. SWEETWATER HOUSTON, TX, US LOCATION SCAN
5:37 A.M. SWEETWATER HOUSTON, TX, US UNLOAD SCAN
1:23 A.M. SWEETWATER HOUSTON, TX, US ARRIVAL SCAN
May 1, 2001
10:09 P.M. STAFFORD, TX, US DEPARTURE SCAN
8:32 P.M. US PICKUP MANIFEST RECEIVED
8:02 P.M. STAFFORD, TX, US ORIGIN SCAN


Tracking results provided by UPS: May 7, 2001 11:10 P.M. Eastern Time (USA)

 

[bigcfromcinci]

asides from being the worst shipping,handling,company IMHO,don't ever try to file a insurance against the b@stards

 

[crt1530]

Note above how the info says that the page has been updated through the seventh, yet the last place the package was tracked was on the second.

 

[kei]

got 74lb package delivered today by ups
cost $4.99