zeitgeist57 Posted April 13, 2012 Report Share Posted April 13, 2012 So I had to return a ring, in a padded envelope or bawkx. I went a little too early this morning, and the post office desk was closed. However, there was a nice display for the "flat rate" boxes. I grabbed one that would fit the ring and packaging perfectly, and went to the APC (auto postal) machine. After hitting a few commands, I got a quick shipment back to NJ on monday for $5.35. Box included. :thumbup: I left thinking that the retail model for the post office is nearly dead now. I can go into a post office 24hrs a day to send letters, but now - as long as the boxes and envelopes are available - I can ship anything. The only thing I see is large boxes or oversized packages...for security handling, it still seems like you need to give it to a postal worker. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buckeye1647545503 Posted April 13, 2012 Report Share Posted April 13, 2012 What is this post office you refer to? Is it like the man in way to short brown shorts that come to my work everyday and hand delivers things or like my email that send my important bills and such to my phone without killing trees? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TTQ B4U Posted April 13, 2012 Report Share Posted April 13, 2012 is this the first time you've ever used this system? hell, I've not gone to the desk at the post office off 161/Nicholas Drive for years. They've had this automated system down pat since 2005 or before as that's all I've ever used. In reality I rarely ever initiate a postal transaction any more. Even boxes as I usually ship those from work via UPS. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIGGU Posted April 13, 2012 Report Share Posted April 13, 2012 no offense but I will not send something via USPS unless I never want to see it again. they have lost so much stuff I have sent and their response is always sorry nothing we can do for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RyM3rC Posted April 13, 2012 Report Share Posted April 13, 2012 no offense but I will not send something via USPS unless I never want to see it again. they have lost so much stuff I have sent and their response is always sorry nothing we can do for you. Yeah don't send anything important through USPS. Their claims service is nonexistant. FedEx and UPS will actually pay out if they lose something. USPS is awesome for Alaska or Hawaii though, and you can ship small stuff internationally 1st class for dirt cheap comparatively... Really you can do all your postage online, print it out, then schedule a free USPS pickup at your house FTW. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zeitgeist57 Posted April 13, 2012 Author Report Share Posted April 13, 2012 I've used APC forever, just never the flat rate boxes. FunFact: UPS is the world's largest employer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RyM3rC Posted April 13, 2012 Report Share Posted April 13, 2012 FunFact: UPS is the world's largest employer. Larger than the federal government? :gabe: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
verse Posted April 13, 2012 Report Share Posted April 13, 2012 no offense but I will not send something via USPS unless I never want to see it again. they have lost so much stuff I have sent and their response is always sorry nothing we can do for you. I've sent thousands of dollars worth of stuff through USPS, hundreds of packages. Locally, Nationally, and Internationally. I haven't lost one thing. I probably send 10-15 packages a week. Just sent a $900 package to Alberta on Tuesday. I buy a lot of inventory for a friend up there for his store. It's a lot cheaper for me to buy it in the US and then ship it to him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mallard Posted April 13, 2012 Report Share Posted April 13, 2012 The last time I was at the post office I was the only person in line. The lady came out from behind the counter, showed me the automatic shipper machine, and wouldn't stop talking about how great it was. I found it odd that she was that excited about the machine that was going to replace her. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evan9381 Posted April 13, 2012 Report Share Posted April 13, 2012 I've used APC forever, just never the flat rate boxes. FunFact: UPS is the world's largest employer. :dumb: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_largest_employers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1fast5gp Posted April 13, 2012 Report Share Posted April 13, 2012 Good, replace the post office employees with machines that would actually work. Maybe next time I go to the post office, I wouldn't have to wait in a 20 minute line. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patterson Posted April 13, 2012 Report Share Posted April 13, 2012 With all the name changes its hard to keep track. What did he do? SRS though, the USPS needs a serious revamp. I've been shipping parts quite a bit lately, and they are rediculous vs. Fed Ex. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rl Posted April 14, 2012 Report Share Posted April 14, 2012 I send 100+ a week USPS without issue, they havent lost anything in 2 years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gillbot Posted April 14, 2012 Report Share Posted April 14, 2012 I use USPS.com or Paypal Multi-Order shipping tool. F the postal counter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Akula Posted April 15, 2012 Report Share Posted April 15, 2012 I get chickens shipped via USPS. You can order bees that way too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justinwebb Posted April 16, 2012 Report Share Posted April 16, 2012 just had to file a claim with the USPS today, lets see how long this takes lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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