UPS and Ground Shipping?

[FeelTheRT]

i just recently bought a Dark Angel from someone and he sent it UPS Ground Shipping. On the UPS site, it says that it's not garenteed that i will get it... are teh chances of the package being lost while being shipped moderatly high? UPS says i'm supposed to get it today and well.. its today and i still havn't gotten it so i'm getting abit worried.

[hitech]

Do you have a tracking number? Have you checked the UPS web site and viewed the tracking information? I once received a package from UPS at 7:00 PM.

[a_malfunction]

UPS has never lost any of my packages...

[FeelTheRT]

i just emailed him a few mins ago asking for the tracking #. i asked him a few days ago as well but he says his mom sent it so he had to ask her.

[Tyril]

I've gotten over 30 packages from them in the last year... no problems.

-Mike

[Mango]

I just started working there. If it was shipped UPS Ground then it HAS A TRACKING NUMBER associated with it. It will get to you, but thats not to say packages dont get lost sometimes. But that number is VERY low. BUT, with that said, the package could take anywhere from 1 to 6 days AT THE MOST to get to you if it was shipped UPS ground. It depends how close the person who shipped it is to you.

[FrAuStY]

I would call UPS at 1-800-742-5877 and explain the situation to them. I'm sure there was a great deal of money involved with the purchase of the gun. Explain to them you've tried in your best efforts to contact the shipper regarding your tracking number and you still have not received one. Escalate to a manager.. thats what I do. I work at a call center myself. those reps are trained not to let you speak to a supervisor unless you are persistent. Just don't be rude (they won't help if you are) explain to them the urgency of getting thtat tracking number. It should be addressed to you (name address etc) If you know where its coming from (Person's name or address helps) that might be enough for them to give it to you. Good luck

[FeelTheRT]

i checked the site and its supposed to be here before end of the day today... i'm assuming end of day meens 7PM?

ususually i get my UPS packages before 2 PM on the delivered date i guess i'll wait...

[spacemanspiff]

Yes the end of the day is 7-8pm depends on the driver and how heavy his route is that day. You can still call to make sure that it went out, they can message the driver to see if he has it. Or if you aren't to far from the UPS building you can ask them to hold it there and you can pick it up.

[FeelTheRT]

hey i'd like to say thanx to everyone, you were all very helpful. I just got the tracking # and i found out that he shipped it later than he said he did so i will be getting it tomorrow.

[FactsOfLife]

UPS ain't no great shakes if you ask me.

on three differnt occasions I've paid for 2nd day air from them and received the items a week later. This is fairly recent too.

On one occasion they managed to lose a 48 inch diameter sisal wound archery bale. the box of arrows however showed up fine.

If I have my choice I ship it FedEx or USPS Priority. usually cheaper too.

[spacemanspiff]

Well if they aint so great how come there the best in the shipping business?

[SGTKennedy]

yeah. i work on the load at UPS.
First off it is a crap job. the pay sucks.
when a box is shipped. it goes on a belt. and people have to physically look at it to make the decision which part of the Hub it goes to. sometimes if one of the decision makers screw up and sends it the wrong way, the loader will also not read it and it will end up going to a completely different area. depending on how bad the stuff was screwed up, it could take a while for the box.
Good luck on getting your stuff.
Also, make sure you pack VERY well or you could wind up with crushed gear...
-kennedy

[SqueegeeKid]

UPS is the devil!!
Satans minions are probably playing speedball with your gun as we speak!!
Either that or melting it down and turning it into a 'Cocker.

[FactsOfLife]

Originally posted by spacemanspiff
Well if they aint so great how come there the best in the shipping business?

biggest does not equal best. 'cept in my case of course....