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**too much stuff** · 12-12-2020, 12:19 PM

Just thought i would throw this out there for everyone to be aware of.
I shipped a couple of priority usps boxes recently with 3 day shipping taking up to 12 days in one instance. Looks like we need to have some patience right now for the buyer OR seller with delays beyond our control.
UPS and fed ex may get overwhelmed coming up also...
Lets keep this towards the top for a bit.

**72ironmike** · 12-12-2020, 12:39 PM

Having same experience , sending or receiving. Even expedited shipping.

**DeadheadNM** · 12-12-2020, 02:05 PM

I ordered a small part off eBay on Dec 1. Delivery via usps was scheduled for Dec 5. Still not here.

It’s an out for procrastinators- “Honey your gift should have been here, it’s not my fault.”

**a Good Man** · 12-12-2020, 02:10 PM

This has become normal and usual. I am buying from here and in some locations, everyone should be patient. The virus has made people buy madly. I don't blame mail companies there are too many requests

**Ironhorse** · 12-12-2020, 02:28 PM

Have ran into that several times already ordering parts and material for the interior of my 57 2 door sedan. Upholstery guy getting a bit irritated at taking so long to finish my interior. Says he's never had so much trouble in getting in materials as he has for this car. Understands the situation with the lengthy lead times and such but still taking him much longer than normal to finish a car.

Guess I'm not too upset about it, out of my control, no car shows this year, too cold now to go cruising. Above my pay grade as I used to say at work when things were decided without my input, LOL.

KMC3420 · 12-12-2020, 02:47 PM

I was picking up an argon welding tank at my local place, and he also sells quite a bit of pipe and flat steel. He was saying he was having a lot of trouble getting steel period. Not sure if it’s signs of what might be in the future. I sure hope not.

**Rich rodriguez** · 12-12-2020, 03:37 PM

My only complaint would be the seller not shipping it out in a timely manner. I bought some off eBay on the 4th and the buyer is just now shipping it. I understand the delays and I can deal with that but I’d also like my item shipped in a timely manner...

**DeadheadNM** · 12-12-2020, 05:20 PM

Funny, I just got a package via FedEx that went from order to my door in four days.

70LonghornCST · 12-12-2020, 06:06 PM

I have a package that I should have gotten last week (Priority mail) that's been missent to Guam. It's in Hawaii right now. I guess I'll call it my vacation in a box. It'll be a two week or so journey for a Priority package. Nothing to do, no use to complain, just sit back and relax.

**jimer1964** · 12-12-2020, 06:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 70LonghornCST

I have a package that I should have gotten last week (Priority mail) that's been missent to Guam. It's in Hawaii right now. I guess I'll call it my vacation in a box. It'll be a two week or so journey for a Priority package. Nothing to do, no use to complain, just sit back and relax.

That's Crazy! Of All the places I've been Guam would be a place I'd like to go back to but package's going there by mistake! Wow!

**BlueBoy72** · 12-12-2020, 07:51 PM

About a month ago I had a package shipped to me by priority mail.
It went to Guam and Hawaii too.Three weeks late.I know of one
other person who had the same problem.At least they took good care
of my package,it looked like it had never been shipped.

**anew4961** · 12-12-2020, 07:58 PM

yep itsw bad for everyone postal service will tell you anything to get you off there backs it took over a mounth for one package to go 150 miles another took 5 weeks to go 45 miles so much for priority mail i have been shipping with UPS with no delays so far

**3757chevy** · 12-12-2020, 09:52 PM

I see delivery trucks out 'til 9 pm dropping off packages and my poor little mail lady is getting run ragged , Gotta appreciate what they do. UPS and FedEx are even using Uhaul trucks to try to keep up.

**Todd68Chevy** · 12-13-2020, 10:57 AM

Me and anew4961 are dealing with that now. I mailed him parts USPS Priority mail Nov 27 and it was last seen on Nov 28. No record since.

**71K5Randy** · 12-13-2020, 05:20 PM

My business tracks end to end mail delivery timing and USPS 1st Class methods are taking an extra 5 days average to deliver. Priority is taking 1 extra day on average. But that’s just average - what is disturbing is a large percent take an extra 1-2 weeks, plus we are seeing more lost packages and deliveries to the wrong address.
UPS and FedEx aren’t as bad, but are obviously still delayed sometimes.

**anew4961** · 12-13-2020, 07:30 PM

why not write your congressman or us senator i did its a ongoing problem and nothing will happen unless people notify someone it doesn't cost anything

MAC71Cheyenne · 12-14-2020, 02:32 PM

It's been going on for several months. I have a package from LMC that is stuck in the Des Moines dc hub. Three days out to PO then back to received at the hub. Not the first time.
FedEx and UPS have been better but slow. Between the current "crisis", new drivers, and more deliverys I don't see it getting better any time soon.

**richard2717** · 12-15-2020, 09:03 AM

One thing I have noticed is that most of my packages that have been delayed were due to the shipping labels becoming unreadable during shipping. I had a gas tank sitting in limbo for days and I contacted the shipper thru their FB page. I gave them description of what it was and they found it in a bin with 100's of others that the label was damaged.

after I put a label on my packages I always put extra clear tape over everything except for the bar code. Post office has a hard time reading the bar code thru clear tape according to the girl at the counter.

**too much stuff** · 12-19-2020, 12:47 PM

May as well keep this up top for a little bit yet.

**72ironmike** · 12-19-2020, 01:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MAC71Cheyenne

It's been going on for several months. I have a package from LMC that is stuck in the Des Moines dc hub. Three days out to PO then back to received at the hub. Not the first time.
FedEx and UPS have been better but slow. Between the current "crisis", new drivers, and more deliverys I don't see it getting better any time soon.

FedEx/UPS cut off the major retailers for Christmas so the retailers are diverting to USPS to keep their own systems moving without clogging up. It is overload at the USPS because they won't turn you away but many trailers are sitting unopened at plants or taking joy rides from one plant to the next,
back & forth & so on ! Happy Holidays !

**68bowtie** · 12-19-2020, 08:50 PM

I ordered a present for my wife for Christmas, 2 identical items, both shipped the same day via fedex. Estimated arrival dates were a day apart (12/10 and 12/11) which I thought was odd. When it got close to the delivery dates, both estimates disappeared. The second package arrived a couple days later, the other still no date. Eventually a new estimate popped up of today (12/19). Then today the estimate disappeared again. Oy!

12-12-2020, 12:19 PM	#1
too much stuff Roadtrip! Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Grand Rapids MN Posts: 13,786	Shipping delays Just thought i would throw this out there for everyone to be aware of. I shipped a couple of priority usps boxes recently with 3 day shipping taking up to 12 days in one instance. Looks like we need to have some patience right now for the buyer OR seller with delays beyond our control. UPS and fed ex may get overwhelmed coming up also... Lets keep this towards the top for a bit. __________________ 67 gmc custom lwb dakota truck. Sold...And bought back 69 swb 4x4 project (in progress) 70 c-10 lwb texas truck 70 4x4/BB/bkts/posi/tach(retired) 70 swb (wifes) 70 jimmy camper 71 K-5 factory 2wd 71 cheyenne 4x4/tach/posi/ plow rig 71 Cheyenne20 BB, buckets, tach, tilt, 4 speed 72 jimmy CST wyoming rig 72 jimmy Colorado rig 72 lifted texas 4x4 3/4 ton burb 65 fury conv. 383/auto 65 chrysler 300 "L" 413 auto

12-12-2020, 12:39 PM	#2
72ironmike Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Olathe KS (Greater Kansas City MO Area) Posts: 2,056	Re: Shipping delays Having same experience , sending or receiving. Even expedited shipping.

12-12-2020, 02:05 PM	#3
DeadheadNM Carpe manana Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Eau Claire, WI Posts: 12,443	Re: Shipping delays I ordered a small part off eBay on Dec 1. Delivery via usps was scheduled for Dec 5. Still not here. It’s an out for procrastinators- “Honey your gift should have been here, it’s not my fault.” __________________ 1972 K5 CST Highlander Blazer: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=708547 1972 K20 Cheyenne Super: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=528308 Members met: ORANGBLAZ, 2003 silverado, MikeCofield, BB72CHEVKT, Duncan&Son, Sameyrasmea72, THENEWMEXICAN, HotRod C/10, brianthelion02, Sport/Truck, ryanroo, michael bustamante, Dirt's72, Already Gone, WestButteTruck, 57taskforce, Moreyel, painterljp, AASmedic, SoCoC10, Lumaestas, carbuff382, Chevyland Last edited by DeadheadNM; 12-12-2020 at 02:06 PM. Reason: Added

12-12-2020, 02:10 PM	#4
a Good Man Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: FL Posts: 2,056	Re: Shipping delays This has become normal and usual. I am buying from here and in some locations, everyone should be patient. The virus has made people buy madly. I don't blame mail companies there are too many requests __________________ MY Facebook https://www.facebook.com/saad.alhajri.7106 ( saad_alhajri ) on Instagram

12-12-2020, 02:28 PM	#5
Ironhorse Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Wellington, Ks Posts: 10,294	Re: Shipping delays Have ran into that several times already ordering parts and material for the interior of my 57 2 door sedan. Upholstery guy getting a bit irritated at taking so long to finish my interior. Says he's never had so much trouble in getting in materials as he has for this car. Understands the situation with the lengthy lead times and such but still taking him much longer than normal to finish a car. Guess I'm not too upset about it, out of my control, no car shows this year, too cold now to go cruising. Above my pay grade as I used to say at work when things were decided without my input, LOL. __________________ 1971 Chevy 1/2T 4x4 LWB 350 V-8 Was sm465-now 350TH/np205 Tilt, Tach, Towhooks Original Truck AM/FM Wellington, Ks

12-12-2020, 02:47 PM	#6
KMC3420 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Harrison, AR Posts: 1,065	Re: Shipping delays I was picking up an argon welding tank at my local place, and he also sells quite a bit of pipe and flat steel. He was saying he was having a lot of trouble getting steel period. Not sure if it’s signs of what might be in the future. I sure hope not. __________________ Keagan 68 SWB C-10 original 350 A/C 503 Mean Green

12-12-2020, 03:37 PM	#7
Rich rodriguez Registered User Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Stockton Ca Posts: 424	Re: Shipping delays My only complaint would be the seller not shipping it out in a timely manner. I bought some off eBay on the 4th and the buyer is just now shipping it. I understand the delays and I can deal with that but I’d also like my item shipped in a timely manner...

12-12-2020, 05:20 PM	#8
DeadheadNM Carpe manana Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Eau Claire, WI Posts: 12,443	Re: Shipping delays Funny, I just got a package via FedEx that went from order to my door in four days. __________________ 1972 K5 CST Highlander Blazer: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=708547 1972 K20 Cheyenne Super: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=528308 Members met: ORANGBLAZ, 2003 silverado, MikeCofield, BB72CHEVKT, Duncan&Son, Sameyrasmea72, THENEWMEXICAN, HotRod C/10, brianthelion02, Sport/Truck, ryanroo, michael bustamante, Dirt's72, Already Gone, WestButteTruck, 57taskforce, Moreyel, painterljp, AASmedic, SoCoC10, Lumaestas, carbuff382, Chevyland

12-12-2020, 06:06 PM	#9
70LonghornCST Moderator Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Modesto, CA Posts: 5,775	Re: Shipping delays I have a package that I should have gotten last week (Priority mail) that's been missent to Guam. It's in Hawaii right now. I guess I'll call it my vacation in a box. It'll be a two week or so journey for a Priority package. Nothing to do, no use to complain, just sit back and relax. __________________ 2018 Chevy Crew Cab 2006 Impala SS 1965 Plymouth Sport Fury 1970 Chevy Longhorn Bucket Seats Shoulder Belts Front Tow Hooks Factory Air Factory Speedwarning, Tach & Vaccum Factory Tilt CST Package AM/FM Radio Bumper Guards Richard 70 Longhorn CST Build Adding an AM/FM Decal

12-12-2020, 07:51 PM	#11
BlueBoy72 Active Member Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Las Cruces,New Mexico Posts: 288	Re: Shipping delays About a month ago I had a package shipped to me by priority mail. It went to Guam and Hawaii too.Three weeks late.I know of one other person who had the same problem.At least they took good care of my package,it looked like it had never been shipped.

12-12-2020, 07:58 PM	#12
anew4961 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: burlington north carolina Posts: 1,030	Re: Shipping delays yep itsw bad for everyone postal service will tell you anything to get you off there backs it took over a mounth for one package to go 150 miles another took 5 weeks to go 45 miles so much for priority mail i have been shipping with UPS with no delays so far

12-12-2020, 09:52 PM	#13
3757chevy Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Near Canon City ,Colorado Posts: 4,060	Re: Shipping delays I see delivery trucks out 'til 9 pm dropping off packages and my poor little mail lady is getting run ragged , Gotta appreciate what they do. UPS and FedEx are even using Uhaul trucks to try to keep up. __________________ '35 1/2 ton Pickup (bought 2020) '68 C10 Suburban (bought 2021) '72 K5 Blazer (bought 2013) '67 Stepside (bought 1997-sold 2021) '96 Bronco Eddie Bauer (inherited 2010) My 1st day here-'67 C10(sold)and '72 K5 Blazer http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=702056 "Another Blue Chevy"(1935) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=799203 '68 Burb...https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=822994 MIKE

12-13-2020, 10:57 AM	#14
Todd68Chevy Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Shelburn Indiana Posts: 3,975	Re: Shipping delays Me and anew4961 are dealing with that now. I mailed him parts USPS Priority mail Nov 27 and it was last seen on Nov 28. No record since. __________________ Note: All parts I have for sale are also for sale locally. I currently own: 1940 Chevy Fire truck (project), 1946 Chevy truck (project), 1946 Chevy 1 Ton pick up, 1953 Chevy school bus (storage area), 1968 Chevy C10 (I have drove for 26 years), 1994 Chevy C2500 (daily driver), 2005 GMC crew cab K2500 (parts hauler) and more trucks for parts.

12-13-2020, 05:20 PM	#15
71K5Randy Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Belleville, IL (St. Louis metro) Posts: 725	Re: Shipping delays My business tracks end to end mail delivery timing and USPS 1st Class methods are taking an extra 5 days average to deliver. Priority is taking 1 extra day on average. But that’s just average - what is disturbing is a large percent take an extra 1-2 weeks, plus we are seeing more lost packages and deliveries to the wrong address. UPS and FedEx aren’t as bad, but are obviously still delayed sometimes. __________________ 71 K5 CST Blazer 350 70 Suburban 350 71 Chevelle SS 454 69 Olds 442 454 (yes, Chevy power!) 68 Camaro RS 327 66 Chevelle SS 396 Members I have met: 62cdan, 60case, daddymoo2, aotte1, 70shortfleet, countr, Cowboy#40, chevy71super, davischevy

12-13-2020, 07:30 PM	#16
anew4961 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: burlington north carolina Posts: 1,030	Re: Shipping delays why not write your congressman or us senator i did its a ongoing problem and nothing will happen unless people notify someone it doesn't cost anything



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12-14-2020, 02:32 PM	#17
MAC71Cheyenne Registered User Join Date: Aug 2020 Location: Mount Pleasant Iowa Posts: 303	Re: Shipping delays It's been going on for several months. I have a package from LMC that is stuck in the Des Moines dc hub. Three days out to PO then back to received at the hub. Not the first time. FedEx and UPS have been better but slow. Between the current "crisis", new drivers, and more deliverys I don't see it getting better any time soon.

12-15-2020, 09:03 AM	#18
richard2717 Equal opportunity joke ofender Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Eastern Shore of MD Posts: 10,126	Re: Shipping delays One thing I have noticed is that most of my packages that have been delayed were due to the shipping labels becoming unreadable during shipping. I had a gas tank sitting in limbo for days and I contacted the shipper thru their FB page. I gave them description of what it was and they found it in a bin with 100's of others that the label was damaged. after I put a label on my packages I always put extra clear tape over everything except for the bar code. Post office has a hard time reading the bar code thru clear tape according to the girl at the counter. __________________ Members I have met. Dually Jams, OlBlue60, ScottH, Tommyboy24, Dujobo, Warbucket, 2003 Silverado, Notsolo, my90k5, 6t727t2, Special-K ,Jack_71C10, tabarcus,72blazer_mud_bogger,pwdcougar,RSavage,EricSean,1Rippen6,invicta455,tennaragtop71,arks, Kendal,Bennett68C10, Perpendicular, Chainsawman, McGeesCustomMinis,ShortbedClayton,longblue72,6768chevylover,Tim71,Travisarmenta,Ol' Drippy,fleetmitch,georgieb51,Dave,bcnya2,Dadsburb https://paypal.me/6772GMtruckparts Most women like the strong, silent type… Fortunately for me, my wife prefers the out-of-shape, mouthy type.

12-19-2020, 12:47 PM	#19
too much stuff Roadtrip! Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Grand Rapids MN Posts: 13,786	Re: Shipping delays May as well keep this up top for a little bit yet. __________________ 67 gmc custom lwb dakota truck. Sold...And bought back 69 swb 4x4 project (in progress) 70 c-10 lwb texas truck 70 4x4/BB/bkts/posi/tach(retired) 70 swb (wifes) 70 jimmy camper 71 K-5 factory 2wd 71 cheyenne 4x4/tach/posi/ plow rig 71 Cheyenne20 BB, buckets, tach, tilt, 4 speed 72 jimmy CST wyoming rig 72 jimmy Colorado rig 72 lifted texas 4x4 3/4 ton burb 65 fury conv. 383/auto 65 chrysler 300 "L" 413 auto

12-19-2020, 08:50 PM	#21
68bowtie Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Turlock, CA Posts: 8,795	Re: Shipping delays I ordered a present for my wife for Christmas, 2 identical items, both shipped the same day via fedex. Estimated arrival dates were a day apart (12/10 and 12/11) which I thought was odd. When it got close to the delivery dates, both estimates disappeared. The second package arrived a couple days later, the other still no date. Eventually a new estimate popped up of today (12/19). Then today the estimate disappeared again. Oy! __________________ Please help my sister in law with her battle with cancer https://gofund.me/902f6fce Project "C10 Fever" (68 factory black 396 swb) Project "Little Sister" (70 c10 blue original paint refresh) Project "Blue Bomb" (70 c30 blue original paint refresh) SOLD Project "Vitamin C" (71 c10 orange original paint refresh) SOLD

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