UPS SurePost is now being tried for USPS deliveries.....

Contributor: Djiffy Djiffy
I do hate to seem whiny, but I ordered last Wednesday and would have had my package by Friday with USPS. They're so much more reliable than UPS and the extra week that I have to wait (with no updates -- the UPS website says nothing after departure scan) is a disappointment.
03/20/2012
Contributor: Kithara Kithara
Ouch. Thanks for the heads up! I'll try not to choose USPS from now on.
03/20/2012
Contributor: Petite Valentine Petite Valentine
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Originally posted by Djiffy
I do hate to seem whiny, but I ordered last Wednesday and would have had my package by Friday with USPS. They're so much more reliable than UPS and the extra week that I have to wait (with no updates -- the UPS website says nothing after ... more
Did you check the tracking number on the UPS site? I'm waiting on an order and on the UPS site, there is a second, USPS tracking number in the "Additional Information" area.
03/20/2012
Contributor: Zombirella Zombirella
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Originally posted by js250
I placed one order on Tue. and got an assignment on Wed. I opted for the free USPS delivery option and had quite a surprise today when I checked to make sure my first package was out for delivery. I was re-routed to UPS???

I called customer ... more
I noticed that too when I used the free shipping option but it didn't do it every time. I don't like it because it takes longer now to get stuff but I guess I won't really complain because its free. But I was confused there for a moment when looking at it. I also prefer USPS because they knock each time but sometimes UPS won't even knock or ring the doorbell....that kinda irritates me. UPS adds 1-2 days it seems to my orders.
03/20/2012
Contributor: misskat misskat
I was wondering what was going on. My last two shipments have gotten in to my city very early (6 AM-ish) one day, yet I don't receive it for a full two days after that. I suppose UPS takes it to the nearest post office, then they have to sort it, then send it out for delivery...kind of a hassle in my opinion. Glad I understand now though and that I'm not the only one having trouble.
03/20/2012
Contributor: voenne voenne
I got mine a day later than I would have with USPS alone, even though it was estimated for longer and didn't update for a couple days. I guess it's just entirely up to luck how quickly they get to you. I hate that uncertainty.
03/21/2012
Contributor: SaMiKaY SaMiKaY
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Originally posted by js250
I placed one order on Tue. and got an assignment on Wed. I opted for the free USPS delivery option and had quite a surprise today when I checked to make sure my first package was out for delivery. I was re-routed to UPS???

I called customer ... more
This happened to me! I'm so sad =( It's taking so much longer =(
03/21/2012
Contributor: mlmac mlmac
I placed an order last Thurs. with the free USPS option and it said it would be here on Mon. Not a big deal, because it arrived 2 days later. At the the time of delivery, I was told that I had postage due for 56 cents, which I paid, no problem.
I guess I don't really have a problem with this new system of delivery ( since it's free), but it would be helpful to be able to continue to track a package once USPS takes over and of course if there is any extra fees involved.
03/21/2012
Contributor: P'Gell P'Gell
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Originally posted by Brandon Lee
The last few orders I've placed with both those companies these past two weeks all left via Surepost.
No kidding. I got a laptop about a month ago from Best Buy and The Hunger Games Trilogy for my kid about a week ago, and they shipped normally. I wonder if it matters how far you are from the shipping location?

I'm sure it saves money, especially as all these companies (including Eden) offer free shipping. We'll have to see how it works out.
03/21/2012
Contributor: November November
Okay, now I'm upset. I placed an order on the 12th and according to the tracking number, it was delivered yesterday by the post office. I checked my mail yesterday and there was no package!
03/21/2012
Contributor: November November
Okay, got my packaged delivered today. You know it's interesting, I had another ordered that arrived recently and the UPS tracking claimed that it was still on the UPS truck. I'm beginning to think these tracking numbers are useless.
03/22/2012
Contributor: asphyxia asphyxia
I just found out (yesterday) from Megan in customer service that EF has decided to stop using the Surepost service. Yay! It just shows how awesome EF is about paying attention to their customers!
03/23/2012
Contributor: voenne voenne
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Originally posted by asphyxia
I just found out (yesterday) from Megan in customer service that EF has decided to stop using the Surepost service. Yay! It just shows how awesome EF is about paying attention to their customers!
That's great, I'm glad it won't be causing others so much stress now. It only took an extra day for me, but I couldn't imagine having to wait weeks for regular shipping like it has been for some.
03/23/2012
Contributor: mlmac mlmac
Sweet ! That's great news ! EF, you are Awesome !!!
03/23/2012
Contributor: js250 js250
Thank you!!! Eden is amazing and does some extraordinary work for all of us!! I did get my orders, but it did add a full 7 days to my order. Thank you EF for listening to us!!!
03/23/2012
Contributor: Acorn Acorn
I just wanted to post my feedback regarding UPS Surepost. I think it is terrible! My package is taking much, much longer to get here than it ever has in the past.
03/24/2012
Contributor: Acorn Acorn
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Originally posted by asphyxia
I just found out (yesterday) from Megan in customer service that EF has decided to stop using the Surepost service. Yay! It just shows how awesome EF is about paying attention to their customers!
I didn't see this before. Yay!
03/24/2012
Contributor: Beck Beck
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Originally posted by asphyxia
I just found out (yesterday) from Megan in customer service that EF has decided to stop using the Surepost service. Yay! It just shows how awesome EF is about paying attention to their customers!
I was just going to comment this. My last few orders have been sent USPS. YAY!
03/24/2012
Contributor: Positwist Positwist
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Originally posted by asphyxia
I just found out (yesterday) from Megan in customer service that EF has decided to stop using the Surepost service. Yay! It just shows how awesome EF is about paying attention to their customers!
Huh. I shipped a review order USPS last week, and UPS has my package, so I guess they haven't totally phased it out?

My package is still three states away. It was shipped 4 days ago, but so far it's moving at about the same pace USPS usually moves for me. Slooowwwwwly.

My hypothesis was that Surepost would actually be quicker for me than regular USPS. Typically, UPS gets to my rural town much, much more quickly than USPS, so I thought maybe their magic would rub off on my UPSP shipments. Not so much, apparently.
04/02/2012
Contributor: mpfm mpfm
I wondered why my lastest package was sent UPS instead of USPS. It's scheduled to arrive 3 business days later than it would have with USPS. Even a normal UPS delivery would have been quicker. I am hoping it arrives earlier than scheduled. According to the tracking information, it has been sitting in a facility one state over since last Friday.

Only one out of my four orders for March were shipped this way. I hope they go back to the old way or at least give us an option to choose which we want.
04/02/2012
Contributor: JessCee JessCee
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Originally posted by js250
Thank you!!! Eden is amazing and does some extraordinary work for all of us!! I did get my orders, but it did add a full 7 days to my order. Thank you EF for listening to us!!!
YES, thank you SO much! You guys are THE BEST!!
04/02/2012
Contributor: Nissa Nissa Nissa Nissa
I generally get USPS mail around the same time as the 2-day shipping but I only live a few states over.
04/02/2012
Contributor: Missmarc Missmarc
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Originally posted by js250
I placed one order on Tue. and got an assignment on Wed. I opted for the free USPS delivery option and had quite a surprise today when I checked to make sure my first package was out for delivery. I was re-routed to UPS???

I called customer ... more
UPS SurePost really sucks, what would be a 2-3 day delivery with USPS priority turns into at least 4-5 day delivery with the SurePost. It seems to take my local UPS 2 days to just hand over the package to USPS.

I really hope they don't end up using this method forever. UPS 2nd day is really expensive for the amount of toys I get sometimes.
04/03/2012
Contributor: Missmarc Missmarc
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Originally posted by asphyxia
I just found out (yesterday) from Megan in customer service that EF has decided to stop using the Surepost service. Yay! It just shows how awesome EF is about paying attention to their customers!
Oh phew, great!
04/03/2012
Contributor: ghalik ghalik
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Originally posted by asphyxia
I just found out (yesterday) from Megan in customer service that EF has decided to stop using the Surepost service. Yay! It just shows how awesome EF is about paying attention to their customers!
Yay! I hate SurePost. It is awful and slow.
04/03/2012
Contributor: Crystal1 Crystal1
YAY, glad to hear they are discontinuing it!!
04/03/2012
Contributor: Petite Valentine Petite Valentine
Are they discontinuing it?

I just checked on the status of an order and even though I'm positive I chose USPS at checkout (it says USPS Priority at the bottom of the order page), under "actual shipment method" it says "UPS Expedited Mail Innovations."
04/25/2012
Contributor: Willowe Willowe
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Originally posted by Petite Valentine
Are they discontinuing it?

I just checked on the status of an order and even though I'm positive I chose USPS at checkout (it says USPS Priority at the bottom of the order page), under "actual shipment method" it says "UPS ... more
The same thing happened to me. It's my first order here so I wasn't going to say something if this is just the norm. But it is frustrating because for some reason my tracking number isn't working with UPS, and my package (which was supposed to be delivered today) isn't here yet and I have no way of even knowing where it is. Is there a shipping option that WOULDN'T result in this happening for next time?
04/25/2012
Contributor: Apirka Apirka
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Originally posted by Petite Valentine
Are they discontinuing it?

I just checked on the status of an order and even though I'm positive I chose USPS at checkout (it says USPS Priority at the bottom of the order page), under "actual shipment method" it says "UPS ... more
I thought the whole thing was being discontinued as well, but today, in the e-mail shipping info for my monthly free assignment, it said it's coming as the UPS Expedited Mail Innovations. I REALLY hate that method. It took forever last month for me to receive my assignment that way.
04/25/2012
Contributor: Beck Beck
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Originally posted by Apirka
I thought the whole thing was being discontinued as well, but today, in the e-mail shipping info for my monthly free assignment, it said it's coming as the UPS Expedited Mail Innovations. I REALLY hate that method. It took forever last month ... more
I have had this happen a few times. It seems to happens when I place a small order. I really hate that method too especially since it takes extra time.
04/25/2012