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nitrostarter · **Usps -** 06.13.2009, 03:27 AM

I hate when packages are shipped parcel service... It takes entirely too long to get them

People, learn how to cheat the system, Priority is the way to go!

Metallover · 06.13.2009, 11:28 AM

Why would you ship with anything other then priority?

JerryF504 · 06.13.2009, 11:28 AM

I actually got a package from Ca. in 2 days using parcel post but most of the time it takes a whole week. I hate that wait.

Raze ST Truggy · 06.13.2009, 11:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nitrostarter

People, learn how to cheat the system, Priority is the way to go!

Fill my in on the "cheat" I'm sure my e-bay customers will apreciate it much. I always ship parcel post because I thought priority was more expensive? After a mishap on e-bay though I always add a tracking number to cover my but, and sugest anyone else to do the same.

-Brian

BL_RV0 · 06.13.2009, 12:49 PM

Priority is around the same (sometimes even less for small packages), but parcel post is much cheaper for large packages.

Metallover · 06.13.2009, 01:13 PM

UPS ground is comparable to priority, right?

Prices greatly depend on dates. I'm not sure when it's the cheapest but towards and into the weekends it get a little more expensive.

BL_RV0 · 06.13.2009, 01:18 PM

UPS ground is 6 days, while priority is 2-3.

Metallover · 06.13.2009, 01:20 PM

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Originally Posted by BL_RV0

UPS ground is 6 days, while priority is 2-3.

sorry, I meant cost. Are they about the same?

BL_RV0 · 06.13.2009, 01:21 PM

Yep.

rawfuls · 06.13.2009, 01:27 PM

I've had great luck with shipping priority, most of my stuff have made it there within 1-2 days, like they advertise. *KNock on wood*

Last time I checked, priority is only 5 cents more...

BL_RV0 · 06.13.2009, 01:44 PM

Priority FTW...

rawfuls · 06.13.2009, 01:56 PM

Agreed.

TexasSP · 06.13.2009, 02:07 PM

I won't buy from people that use parcel post, it's way too slow and untrustworthy. It only costs a little more if any to send most stuff priority. I have had many priority items get to me in 1 day.

nitrostarter · 06.13.2009, 02:17 PM

Yep! I only ship PRiority w/ tracking number.
I just bought a M11 off Rctech and the guy shipped it on Thursday, Priority. Its at the PO today, Saturday, now. Problem is, I can't get the package until Monday when my PO is open again.
I shipped my Revo in a trade, I used Priority. It went from LA to Michigan in 2 days.

I just hate when people choose the cheaper route because it takes FOREVER!

I will say this. Anytime you sell something and use Paypal for the buyer to pay. When it askes if you want to make a shipping label, choose USPS and then pick the cheapest flat rate box option.

nitrostarter · 06.15.2009, 11:52 AM

One more thing that makes me angry:

For me, this guys offers 2 shipping methods:
Parcel shipping at $10.80
Priority shipping at $10.85

Is that even a question on which I'll choose? I mean come on, am I hurting that bad? I have to save a nickel and wait twice as long? Blows my simple mind sometimes....