Anyone have any pull at the USPS?
It appears that my entries for the Grand Nationals has been lost. Last time the package was scanned was Jan. 28th at the Distribution center in Charlotte, NC.
I filed all the paper work to search for them, but it don't look good. Very hard to get hold of anyone who seems to care. I'm pretty bummed.
Quote from: EZ on February 06, 2024, 06:55:43 AM
Anyone have any pull at the USPS?
It appears that my entries for the Grand Nationals has been lost. Last time the package was scanned was Jan. 28th at the Distribution center in Charlotte, NC.
I filed all the paper work to search for them, but it don't look good. Very hard to get hold of anyone who seems to care. I'm pretty bummed.
Sorry, no connections at the USPS Tony, but feel your pain, I always ship UPS to those type of events due to USPS screwing me before.
USPS sucks, Charlotte Po. sucks worse.
Awwww, maaaaaannnnnn............
So sorry to hear this. USPS is fairly decent. But when they suck, they suck BAD.
Sure hope somebody can pull something off for you, bud. :(
Quote from: ol bob on February 06, 2024, 08:23:55 AM
USPS sucks, Charlotte Po. sucks worse.
Bob and I know first hand how bad the USPS is in shipping packages ...
On May 1, I payed $5.13 to send a letter with tracking, from Forest City to Oak Ridge Tn. got to Charlotte, that day, got to Knoxville, this morning, they didn't have a clue where it was those 4 days. Why do we pay for tracking?
Sorry bud, I do my best not to use them in any way, it is why I hate seeing people refuse PayPal here, you have almost no recourse with the post office if something is lost, package or money order. Just had to spend close to $30.00 to trace a money order through the post office and that was only $115.00 money order. To get the money back would have cost even more.
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Quote from: ol bob on February 06, 2024, 08:23:55 AM
USPS sucks, Charlotte Po. sucks worse.
Yeah, I'm finding that out. They have a rating of 1.7 stars out of 5. I hope my calls turn up one way or another, but I'm losing hope.
Don't think for a minute, they will not lie to you, because they will, especially at my local post office ....
Quote from: Greg Massey on February 06, 2024, 09:22:09 AM
Quote from: ol bob on February 06, 2024, 08:23:55 AM
USPS sucks, Charlotte Po. sucks worse.
Bob and I know first hand how bad the USPS is in shipping packages That deal that we had made me realize, that I was too old for the hassle, of making calls , anymore.
PM sent EZ
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It just keeps getting worse and worse with the USPS. So disturbing to hear, wishing you the best EZ, keep ON THEM!!!' you still have time.
EZ, your calls are so good, maybe your competitors "high jacked" them from the competition. Just kidding, hope they turn up my friend.....
Sorry to hear that - hopefully they turn up and they can still make it - I had bad experience with USPS about 10 years ago and never again
I hate to say this but I am a rural carrier with USPS for over 25 years. Just burns me up when I hear things that amplify the ineptness that my organisation displays. We have sold our soul to Amazon, and our first class mail and priority packages have suffered. Hope it just got put on the wrong truck and will pop up soon.
It's sad when you realize that the pony express, could move mail faster than we can today. Something has got to be done.
Quote from: ol bob on February 07, 2024, 08:55:55 AM
It's sad when you realize that the pony express, could move mail faster than we can today. Something has got to be done.
Bob a lot of the problems are in the democrat run towns ... Like Our Main distribution center in Memphis TN... It's democrats run / liberal
And ours is in New Orleans LA. During Mardi Gras and after a Saints game, you CAN NOT IMAGINE!!!
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You guys aren't making me feel any better, lol!!!
I did get a call today from the office conducting my search inquiry. They're still searching but finding nothing :help:
Sure hope it shows up Tony
Hate to hear this. To the extent it helps, I once ordered some in stock strikers online from a reputable call maker. After a few weeks, I called the call maker and informed him I did not receive them. He sent a new package, which was received in couple days, so all good. About 3 months later, the original strikers show up at my door. I notified the call maker and sent them back, keeping the first package that arrived, but have no idea where they went inbetween. So there is some hope......
Quote from: gaswamp on February 07, 2024, 06:54:13 AM
I hate to say this but I am a rural carrier with USPS for over 25 years. Just burns me up when I hear things that amplify the ineptness that my organisation displays. We have sold our soul to Amazon, and our first class mail and priority packages have suffered. Hope it just got put on the wrong truck and will pop up soon.
The guy canceling a mess of new trucks a few years ago did not help matters none either. I do not recall the title of the person, I want to say it was somebody based out of Baltimore or Washington though, the person he took over from had ordered in a bunch of new trucks and when he came in as the new head of the post office he canceled them and it was right at CHRISTmas time.
True fact is that regional hubs have placed mail in corners before and forgot to send for a long time period. Detroit is famous for it. I've had letters that took 6 to8 weeks to reach their destination ( 2-3 days normal).
A representative from the PO called me just minute ago and told me that my package had arrive at the Edgefield, SC Post Office.
Now, to get them to Nashville by tomorrow morning, lol. What a wild ride.
I hope they make it in time.
Fingers crossed.
Is the Edgefield postmaster gonna take them to UPS or FedEx and overnight them ??
Quote from: Yoder409 on February 13, 2024, 09:05:41 AM
Is the Edgefield postmaster gonna take them to UPS or FedEx and overnight them ??
Looks like FedEx them overnight. It's gonna be close.
Fingers crossed for ya, brother !!!!!
This is so awesome in finding your calls ....
Good to hear!
Great, you are gonna make it in the nick of time Tony!
I sure hope it gets there in time!!! I bet that your stress level has been off the charts. Maybe not stress but aggravation after working so hard on something, then having to rely on someone else to get it to where it is supposed to be.
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Hope that all comes together!
That's great news! Hope everything get's there safely and on time!
That's great news!!
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FedEx was supposed to have it there by 10:30.....still not there. Looks like I'm too late. :(
That sucks man! Only chance you have is if they haven't start judging the category. Guy I know is down there judging and said there is A Lot of calls there, said there is over 150 trumpets alone!
Sorry about your luck. I was just screwed out of a choke that I had ordered for my Winchester. It was the only one I could find with the constriction that I was needing, the tracking says it was delivered but It wasn't. I guess somebody at the post office will be using it this year. Also my wife has had several things missing that says they were delivered too. USPS is the worst.
Quote from: Kytomgetter on February 14, 2024, 02:43:30 PM
Sorry about your luck. I was just screwed out of a choke that I had ordered for my Winchester. It was the only one I could find with the constriction that I was needing, the tracking says it was delivered but It wasn't. I guess somebody at the post office will be using it this year. Also my wife has had several things missing that says they were delivered too. USPS is the worst.
Had a couple Gooserbat calls I won on this site 2 years ago "get lost" in the mail along with a bunch of other calls he mailed. Back in the day I new a couple guys that worked at the airport before all the 911 stuff, apparently the luggage handlers called it "shopping" when they would rummage through peoples luggage.
They got them there on time.
That's awful, Tony. So sorry that all happened.
How many did they break?
Wow, what a shame, so sorry Tony as I know this has been a frustrating and stressful situation for you.
Sorry to see that - hopefully karma kicks in with the others for you and pays you back.
Quote from: Bedge7767 on February 14, 2024, 05:42:13 PM
How many did they break?
Just that one.
I honestly have no idea how that happened. I shipped in a Uline heavy cardboard cylinder with each call wrapped separate and then wrapped in crumpled news paper. They have much padding between each other and they are snug in the container. Ends are stapled on. The guys at the competition said there was no damage what-so-ever to the container. ??? ??? ???
Well I guess that's some good news. Hope you win with the others.
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This is just a dam shame ... I'm so sorry this happened .... USPS IS TERRIBLE AND THEY SHOULD HAVE TO PAY ... Good luck with the other ones ...
That Had to be stressful! Good luck Tony!
Disgraceful....Good luck in the contest with the others. I am getting sick and tired of the work ethic in this country....or should I say lack thereof!
Quote from: EZ on February 14, 2024, 04:56:09 PM
They got them there on time.
:angry9: :character0029: :character0029: :angry9:
Man that's terrible Tony. I'll be sure to go check out and admire the other ones that safely made it tomorrow or Friday!
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I know why the competition tried to get his calls not to arrive on time. EZ won. Happy for him.
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Quote from: Bedge7767 on February 14, 2024, 10:18:12 PM
I know why the competition tried to get his calls not to arrive on time. EZ won. Happy for him.
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Just saw that as well. I had a feeling all of these tribulations were heading in this direction for EZ. I hope he can enjoy this after all the stress and frustration leading up to it. Congratulations!
EZ STRONG!!!
Wow, talk about a roller coaster ride, lol. Thanks for all the support!!!
Congratulations!!!!
Congrats on winning the Jordan award EZ!
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Congrats EZ!
Congrats EZ. I'm glad it all worked out for you.
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Karma wins, congrats! I do find it odd that it got held up in Edgefield, sounds like the NWTF had a hidden agenda on your calls...90% joking.
Congratulations, Tony!!! The hard work and dedication pays off.....the recognition and awards are so well-deserved!!!
Congratulations EZ
Glad they finally were delivered and it all worked out in the end - Congratulations!
EZ were they shipped ground advantage or priority?
Boy did this story have a happy ending! Congrats EZ!!
Congrats! Pics don't do the calls justice. Gorgeous!
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Quote from: gaswamp on February 19, 2024, 05:51:01 AM
EZ were they shipped ground advantage or priority?
They were shipped ground advantage, same as I ship all my calls for years. I used to ship priority$$ and asked my PO person what the advantage was and he said NON. So I went with ground from then on. Never an issue until these calls.
THANKS to all for the extremely kind words. And a big THANKS to Kevin and Briana Alley and Galen Braddy who helped me above and beyond and who make that whole contest a success. I can't even imagine the work a prep and organization required. Did you all see the calls are all up for auction??? WOW, the amount of talent in our community just seems to grow and grow. Starting to see a lot of young talent and they are bringing their "A" game!!!
Quote from: EZ on February 20, 2024, 08:52:12 AM
Quote from: gaswamp on February 19, 2024, 05:51:01 AM
EZ were they shipped ground advantage or priority?
They were shipped ground advantage, same as I ship all my calls for years. I used to ship priority$$ and asked my PO person what the advantage was and he said NON. So I went with ground from then on. Never an issue until these calls.
THANKS to all for the extremely kind words. And a big THANKS to Kevin and Briana Alley and Galen Braddy who helped me above and beyond and who make that whole contest a success. I can't even imagine the work a prep and organization required. Did you all see the calls are all up for auction??? WOW, the amount of talent in our community just seems to grow and grow. Starting to see a lot of young talent and they are bringing their "A" game!!!
I don't believe that to be the case anymore. I'm seeing priority get there faster than ground. Not saying it still can't be misplaced just my observations as a mail carrier
I got two trumpets, sister calls. Matched, set. Waited over a year, they are currently lost. Shipped 2/28, arrived in my state, circled me for 5 days then hit Atlanta distribution and haven't moved or checked in since 3/6. 11days idle no one can find the package.
Atlanta is the worst place on earth.
Quote from: Deast1988 on March 17, 2024, 07:32:11 PM
I got two trumpets, sister calls. Matched, set. Waited over a year, they are currently lost. Shipped 2/28, arrived in my state, circled me for 5 days then hit Atlanta distribution and haven't moved or checked in since 3/6. 11days idle no one can find the package.
lots of packages stuck in atlanta palmetto office
https://www.13wmaz.com/article/news/local/poor-planning-before-opening-metro-atlanta-usps-facility-reason-to-blame-for-missing-mail-palmetto/85-fc48e35b-4db4-444e-b690-60f24acfd045