::SEETHE::

[tinhuviel]

So...

I sent Barry Andrews a package on 4 April. It contained a Very Important Gift for him, something that would hopefully connect him to some happy memories, and would most likely replace a thing he has long not had in his possession.

He has yet to receive the package.

It usually takes about two weeks for any Priority packages to reach the UK from America. I sent this package Priority and insured. I had a tracking number. So I checked the package online and received the following message regarding my tracking number: There is no record of this item. X_X

I can go into the Post Office and bitch about their losing my package, and I can rail against them and demand my money back, but it won't do any good. I know how this goes. All they will do is tell me "Sorry, there's nothing to be done. You pays your fees and takes your chances when you ship internationally." I've heard this before.

The good news is that I kept back one of the duplicate items, having a feeling that I should. Now, I can send this to him. I'm going to consider alternative shipping methods like Fed Ex. It'll be spendy, but this is something I've been wanting to do for a long time. So...screw you, USPS! This is a perfect example of why people are leaving your facilities in droves, because you suck like a Dyson vacuum cleaner. If I have my way, I will never darken your useless doors again.

Harrumph!

Comments

[rheyamorgaine.livejournal.com]

check with post office anyhow. Just in case it is still hanging around there for some weird reason.

[waterdawg.livejournal.com]

grrrrrrr

Been there and it sucks!

[ladyana5.livejournal.com]

ARG! That is horrible, hon! Sorry to hear of your troubles. Been there, done that, regarding USPS when it comes to international shipping. :::sigh:::

[tinhuviel.livejournal.com]

Thanks, m'dear. I'm hoping for better luck with Fed Ex.

[falkenna.livejournal.com]

You still need to raise hell with USPS. They need to pay out the insurance and to have a record of how badly they screwed up. If anyone ever does try to sort it out, they can only do that if the problems are logged. And there is the possibility that it could be found, however remote.

[tinhuviel.livejournal.com]

As soon as I can talk like I'm not retarded, that's exactly what I'm going to do.