Media Mail Speed Barrier

George Grand
George Grand Posts: 12,258
edited May 2010 in The Clubhouse
They can do it if they try. Two packages mailed from Jersey to different locations in California on the 17th of May, were both delivered on the 19th. Media Mail.
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  • ryanjoachim
    ryanjoachim Posts: 2,046
    edited May 2010
    THAT'S AGAINST THE LAWS OF PHYSICS!

    It's the start of 2012 imo.
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  • Fongolio
    Fongolio Posts: 3,516
    edited May 2010
    George, your packages have been getting to me in under 7 days lately. Considering the border in between and the other side of the continent, I'd say that's lightning fast.

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  • Norm Apter
    Norm Apter Posts: 1,036
    edited May 2010
    Despite the torrent of complaints, I think USPS rocks. I used to hate to go to the post office but now that they have those self-service kiosks for mailing letters and packages, there's no wait (most people are still waiting in line) and its a breeze. Furthermore, I've never had something not reach me or my sender. Pretty respectable record.
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  • madmax
    madmax Posts: 12,434
    edited May 2010
    Media Mail is your friend. I've never been disappointed with the service. Cheap too!
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  • jinjuku
    jinjuku Posts: 1,523
    edited May 2010
    Norm Apter wrote: »
    Despite the torrent of complaints, I think USPS rocks. I used to hate to go to the post office but now that they have those self-service kiosks for mailing letters and packages, there's no wait (most people are still waiting in line) and its a breeze. Furthermore, I've never had something not reach me or my sender. Pretty respectable record.

    I don't even bother with the Kiosks any more. Just setup an online account with USPS, print your postage and they pick it up for you.

    I use a can of spray adhesive, just buzz the back of the postage I have printed and slap them on the box.
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  • tcrossma
    tcrossma Posts: 1,301
    edited May 2010
    Yeah, I was very surprised that the package came so fast George. The prior ones each took about 5 days. Each of the previous times the package arrived at the regional distribution center relatively quickly, and then sat for a bit. I'm assuming they just take a low priority and it might depend on other mail volume at the time.
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  • hearingimpared
    hearingimpared Posts: 21,137
    edited May 2010
    George Grand wrote: »
    They can do it if they try. Two packages mailed from Jersey to different locations in California on the 17th of May, were both delivered on the 19th. Media Mail.

    That's because it went by air George. If you were to send it here it would take a week.
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  • George Grand
    George Grand Posts: 12,258
    edited May 2010
    I figure every package I sent Media Mail to California over the last 5 years has gone by air Joe. None made it in close to 2 days. Try again.
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  • polkatese
    polkatese Posts: 6,767
    edited May 2010
    A couple times I ordered from you, it took USPS 3 days IIRC, George.

    Perhaps USPS is trying to put Fedex and UPS out of business? Either way, I am not complaining.

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  • hearingimpared
    hearingimpared Posts: 21,137
    edited May 2010
    polkatese wrote: »
    A couple times I ordered from you, it took USPS 3 days IIRC, George.

    Perhaps USPS is trying to put Fedex and UPS out of business? Either way, I am not complaining.

    Have a great weekend GG!

    From what I understand, USPS uses Fedex when their packages have to go by air.
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  • dkg999
    dkg999 Posts: 5,647
    edited May 2010
    The USPS has a contract with Fedex to fill out their planes to the max weight to move the mail. Almost all USPS parcels now take a ride on the Fedex Air or Ground system. Media Mail is filler, so if they've got a sack, tub, etc. that's not full but is a higher service level they'll fill with things like media mail. Overall USPS volume is way down, so everything is moving faster.
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  • schwarcw
    schwarcw Posts: 7,335
    edited May 2010
    Media Mail is blazing fast. The best shipping deal going!
    Carl

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