USPS inconsistency

[replicant_argent]

I sent a package to Maryland recently... Well, actually, NOT recently. I sent it almost 2 months ago... It got there 3 days ago. The package, which wasn't large, about the size of a med flat rate box took almost 2 months to get there.
Good rule of thumb for shipping ANYTHING USPS.... DO NOT USE PARCEL POST.
I was disappointing a brother, and it went out with some other stuff. I thought to myself, "yeah, parcel post will be fine, might take a couple extra days to get there." Really didn't think anything of it. Note to self: Make a conscious effort to send priority, or first class if you can. I felt like a schmuck, and he probably felt like I was trying to screw him. I was, of course in contact with him through the time, and was ready to send replacement items, but he had great class and patience with me and USPS.

[DPD6030]

Even priority packages don't get delivered in the 2-3 days sometimes Could we get our money back for the postage for these?

[markem]

Originally Posted by DPD6030

Even priority packages don't get delivered in the 2-3 days sometimes Could we get our money back for the postage for these?

I do not think that priority is guaranteed for a specific time interval. The USPS web site says that they usually deliver in 2-3 days for priority. However, many have experiences of a lot longer. If you want it to be guaranteed by a certain date, you need to purchase that specific service.

[DPD6030]

Originally Posted by markem

I do not think that priority is guaranteed for a specific time interval. The USPS web site says that they usually deliver in 2-3 days for priority. However, many have experiences of a lot longer. If you want it to be guaranteed by a certain date, you need to purchase that specific service.

Yup, I think I'm SOL Mark.

"With two-to-three-day delivery to most locations, Priority Mail services are your choice for fast, affordable shipping"

[68TriShield]

Originally Posted by replicant_argent

I sent a package to Maryland recently... Well, actually, NOT recently. I sent it almost 2 months ago... It got there 3 days ago. The package, which wasn't large, about the size of a med flat rate box took almost 2 months to get there.
Good rule of thumb for shipping ANYTHING USPS.... DO NOT USE PARCEL POST.
I was disappointing a brother, and it went out with some other stuff. I thought to myself, "yeah, parcel post will be fine, might take a couple extra days to get there." Really didn't think anything of it. Note to self: Make a conscious effort to send priority, or first class if you can. I felt like a schmuck, and he probably felt like I was trying to screw him. I was, of course in contact with him through the time, and was ready to send replacement items, but he had great class and patience with me and USPS.

That was a bit a of a fiasco but it happens from time to time.
disclaimer:Pete was not sending to me.