USPS tracking is worthless

[spaceman]

7 packages out of ten are at my door before the tracking number is in the system.
worthless.

 

[markgm]

Yep, that about sums it up. Then you get to put up with all of the emails asking if you ever shipped it.

 

[Fullmetal Chocobo]

You didn't know this already? It's basically a delivery notification system, not tracking. If you want tracking, get it sent via UPS or FedEx. Preferably the later.

 

[Alone]

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Then what's this in my hands?

 

[rivan]

Originally posted by: The Cornballer
7 packages out of ten are at my door before the tracking number is in the system.
worthless.

Yeah.

 

[olds]

Originally posted by: Fullmetal Chocobo
You didn't know this already? It's basically a delivery notification system, not tracking. If you want tracking, get it sent via UPS or FedEx. Preferably the later.

QFT
It's delivery confirmation, not tracking.

 

[SoulAssassin]

Isn't this like the 100th thread we've had on this very same subject?

 

[spaceman]

Originally posted by: Fullmetal Chocobo
You didn't know this already? It's basically a delivery notification system, not tracking. If you want tracking, get it sent via UPS or FedEx. Preferably the later.

ill be honest. i dont bother tracking something most times unless its something im really looking foward to, or need due to an external deadline.
im happy with the delivery times by most of the couriers, and usps has been fairly quick with the vast majority of packages(as have the others).
but i dont think its too much to ask that they offer a service competitive to fed ex or ups as they claim.

and the last few times at the post office has looked more like a dentist bill than a shipping reciept

 

[j00fek]

nothing new here, the government over sees this operation

 

[2Dead]

Originally posted by: The Cornballer
USPS tracking is worthless

Yes. Yes it is.

 

[mh47g]

Originally posted by: rivan

Originally posted by: The Cornballer
7 packages out of ten are at my door before the tracking number is in the system.
worthless.

Yeah.

That would be UPS.

 

[RaiderJ]

Delivery CONFIRMATION is not tracking.

 

[paulxcook]

Originally posted by: RaiderJ
Delivery CONFIRMATION is not tracking.

 

[Mrvile]

I've always found USPS tracking to be pretty bad. It always updates like two days after it should. Blahh.

 

[sixone]

Originally posted by: j00fek
nothing new here, the government oversees this operation

Too true. And if you've ever worked for them, you know the reality is ten times worse.

 

[NikolaeVarius]

http://xkcd.com/c281.html

 

[SVT Cobra]

USPS tracking sucks big time.

Also they always say delivered, when I get it the next day, or it is not even in their system and I get the package. I have USPS on speed dial on my cell phone because of it.

 

[Gillbot]

Originally posted by: oldsmoboat

Originally posted by: Fullmetal Chocobo
You didn't know this already? It's basically a delivery notification system, not tracking. If you want tracking, get it sent via UPS or FedEx. Preferably the later.

QFT
It's delivery confirmation, not tracking.

 

[jupiter57]

Originally posted by: SoulAssassin
Isn't this like the 100th thread we've had on this very same subject?

Actually, it is # 107 since July 19, 2006.

Count 'em!

 

[50cent1228]

yup thaTS USPS FOR U

 

[lupi]

I heard water is wet too.