Recently had two packages ( used LP's ) sent to me via "media rate". For those that don't know, this is the cheapest way to ship books, records, tapes, etc... This works fine so long as you aren't in a hurry for them. The USPS website basically states that this can take 7 - 14 days for delivery as it is a "non-priority" way to ship.
One package left MD on April 18th and arrived here in Chicago on April 30th. The other package left NY on April 23rd and arrived here in Chicago on April 25th !!! Talk about a difference in service !!!
I also sent some schematics back to a gentleman that was kind enough to lend them to me. We live about an hours drive apart from each other but decided to take care of the "hand off" via mail. He sent them to me, I copied them and then mailed them back out to him. Needless to say, they never showed up, even after several weeks. We can't even count on getting mail within our own State !!! I just sent out a copy of my copies yesterday, this time via priority mail and with a tracking number. Needless to say, i could have driven them there and come back for less money. Then again, it saved me time and time is money. Sean
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One package left MD on April 18th and arrived here in Chicago on April 30th. The other package left NY on April 23rd and arrived here in Chicago on April 25th !!! Talk about a difference in service !!!
I also sent some schematics back to a gentleman that was kind enough to lend them to me. We live about an hours drive apart from each other but decided to take care of the "hand off" via mail. He sent them to me, I copied them and then mailed them back out to him. Needless to say, they never showed up, even after several weeks. We can't even count on getting mail within our own State !!! I just sent out a copy of my copies yesterday, this time via priority mail and with a tracking number. Needless to say, i could have driven them there and come back for less money. Then again, it saved me time and time is money. Sean
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