They do include a tracking number. Apparently it's common practice to create a label with tracking number, then include it with the request to the warehouse to pull the order.
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They do include a tracking number. Apparently it's common practice to create a label with tracking number, then include it with the request to the warehouse to pull the order.
goeduck
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Faster than the iditirod!
Sigarms
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The only way I'm familiar with tracking is with work using UPS. When a tracking number is created for shipment of a part, the part is invoiced out and the tracking number is linked with the invoice number. When UPS picks up the deliveries, it seems to be loaded for tracking online. Depending on when the order is going out. UPS generally delivers by 10AM and picks up at 4PM. Any orders called in after 2PM may not go out that day (unelss its next day or second day air), but you're generally guaranteed to have the tracking info no later than a day. Keep in mind, we don't do online sales / business to the general public, so perhaps it's easier on our end, that said, haven't had to do shipping lables for the last 15 years LOL
Until the shipper actually picks up the part with the associated tracking lable, not sure how they can say it's been shipped because the information should be coming from the shipping company, not the seller.
goeduck
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I recall at work back in the day when UPS came at 10, Fedex came at 1 and USPS came at 3. It was almost like clockwork, but then something changed. I remember fedex coming early one day and I mentioned that I just set out a box to be picked up. The drivers response was that he only dropped off. The dawn of instant gratification was upon us and we started getting deliveries at whatever time.
I cannot complain since I am floored most of the time at how well the shippers have performed in these COVID times when their workload has exploded. That said, I have to scratch my head when I get a $25 free shipment item delivered in a sedan at home just so it could meet the expected delivery time and I was not in a hurry for it. At this time of year we are getting shipments after dark just so they can keep up. I am sure it will all get sorted out in time but I would not mind going back to UPS comes at 10, Fedex comes at 1 and USPS comes at 3. I plan ahead and NEVER pay for next day delivery. Just my 2 pennies.
I cannot complain since I am floored most of the time at how well the shippers have performed in these COVID times when their workload has exploded. That said, I have to scratch my head when I get a $25 free shipment item delivered in a sedan at home just so it could meet the expected delivery time and I was not in a hurry for it. At this time of year we are getting shipments after dark just so they can keep up. I am sure it will all get sorted out in time but I would not mind going back to UPS comes at 10, Fedex comes at 1 and USPS comes at 3. I plan ahead and NEVER pay for next day delivery. Just my 2 pennies.
Amazon's prices are not great but they are usually still cheaper than where I live. The free to door delivery is what interests me since I have no decent stores close. My ordering keeps a lot of people employed.
Sigarms
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Working in the HVAC industry, depending on the part and the situation and the customer (particuarly commercial), next or second day air is a way of life.
Thing people don't understand is that the part may be under warranty, but per the manufacturers written warranty policy, freight is never covered.
Had a $50 part (not big or heavy at all) that I had to have shipped for a school system recently (didn't find the problem until late afternoon). To ship next day air from 400 miles away was around $165.
Now, what really peeves me off is when you order a next day air part from a manufacturer and their policy is parts don't ship out until the following business day. Why do you want to spend next day air when you get it in two days instead of 1?
goeduck
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^^^ good point about equipment repair in business and the need for next day. Items that are not urgent delivered next day at home at a premium is what I do not get.
Sigarms
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You live in Alaska, not a fair comparison
I spent some time up there a long time ago when I was single. Was blown away driving north of Fairbanks (in the summer of course LOL). You don't know what BFE is until you live in Alaska:laughing:
Being in your shoes, I'd probably be greatful for all and any deliveries.
I say that with respect towards you as I decided agasint living there due to trying to get it all figured out on how I would actually do it.
Sigarms
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Neither do I, but I live with it every day for work. If a company pays for next day air, they should expect it next day air, or I'd be highly upset. Where it gets trickey is when the order is called in and the time zone from where the part is shipping and how long it takes to process the order from the manufacturer.
Generally for larger parts such as compressors or heat exchangers, it's generally a 1-3 lead time for common carrier.
Delivery is big business and employs a lot of people. My yearly cost is $119 that I am willing pay.
goeduck
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I assume that is Amazon Prime yearly cost to you? Heck of a bargain and good for you!
But is surely is not Amazons cost if you get numerous deliveries in that years time. Those costs have to be paid from somewhere.
You live in Alaska, not a fair comparison
I spent some time up there a long time ago when I was single. Was blown away driving north of Fairbanks (in the summer of course LOL). You don't know what BFE is until you live in Alaska:laughing:
Being in your shoes, I'd probably be greatful for all and any deliveries.
I say that with respect towards you as I decided agasint living there due to trying to get it all figured out on how I would actually do it.
I know it is not a fair comparison but it works for me. The older I get the more "Ship to Door" appeals to me. I can stay at home and off the highways and survive quite well. If I lived next door to great places to shop, I would.
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You're a better man than I (and I mean that).
Having being born in Maine and living by the Canadian border in NY for work in my 30's, for the last 20 years in North Carolina, I don't want to deal with snow!
Wherever you're at, I'm certain deliveries would be a much more convenient way of life. That said, from your last couple of posts I've read, overall you aren't ranting about shipping
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Rural can have a certain appeal... the local filling station and tiny market is in middle of nowhere where I am in WA... they almost gave up the pumps after 75 years due to the cost of all the new regs...
Community rallied and we make it a point to always fill.up there...
One of the services is they will hold out and in coming packages... they don't make anything off it but it sure is a convenience because some addresses are rather deep in the woods.
Community rallied and we make it a point to always fill.up there...
One of the services is they will hold out and in coming packages... they don't make anything off it but it sure is a convenience because some addresses are rather deep in the woods.
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Overnight First Out, Second Day is the new expensive normal at hospital but even this has issues...
We spend double now on incoming just to make sure we have it to keep surgery schedule...
Selected Overnight First Out for human tissue and the shooting that closed the distribution hub meant thousands of dollars of tissue wasted and patients did not get their cornea or grafts...
When it works it is truly magic...
I needed a medical hose in Florida and called in my order just before closing... the person I spoke with said I would have it in CA at 9 am.
I said not necessary to expedite but he said he was flying here to visit his sister... sure enough I had a face to put with the voice... and he would not take a penny... had his sister in the car as she had just picked him up...
We spend double now on incoming just to make sure we have it to keep surgery schedule...
Selected Overnight First Out for human tissue and the shooting that closed the distribution hub meant thousands of dollars of tissue wasted and patients did not get their cornea or grafts...
When it works it is truly magic...
I needed a medical hose in Florida and called in my order just before closing... the person I spoke with said I would have it in CA at 9 am.
I said not necessary to expedite but he said he was flying here to visit his sister... sure enough I had a face to put with the voice... and he would not take a penny... had his sister in the car as she had just picked him up...
You're a better man than I (and I mean that).
Having being born in Maine and living by the Canadian border in NY for work in my 30's, for the last 20 years in North Carolina, I don't want to deal with snow!
Wherever you're at, I'm certain deliveries would be a much more convenient way of life. That said, from your last couple of posts I've read, overall you aren't ranting about shipping
Joe, I understand your feelings about Snow and after 57 years here, I am beginning to feel the same way. Ex and current wife were both New York girls and bloom is off both those roses as far as snow is concerned. My birthplace in Texas has been receiving considerable consideration:cool2: I enjoyed my time in NC but it is still to East Coast for me. Warmth, good food, nice places to shop and friendly people are what we are craving.
No complaints about shipping, not to say, I don't get irritated at times about it. Stress and worrying about things we have no control over is just a waste of energy. I am a Labor Saver, if nothing else.
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Gave Jeff some money today. Didn't want to, but someti8mes that's the only place that has what I need at any price.
Who knows when it'll arrive.
Who knows when it'll arrive.
You need to talk to Bezos and his philanthropy causes. With his vast shipping networks, a lot could be done to speed things up.
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FedEx and UPS on first name with all drivers.
The Tubs of US mail of years ago now often fit in palm of one hand...
With that one exception Overnight First Out has always delivered but it sure does cost and gets used more when it has to get here even if not today.
Christmas Day I looked out and have never seen so many FedEx planes on the tarmac... it was a sea of planes...
Not a criticism... just commenting at the magnitude of the fleet at one airport.
The Tubs of US mail of years ago now often fit in palm of one hand...
With that one exception Overnight First Out has always delivered but it sure does cost and gets used more when it has to get here even if not today.
Christmas Day I looked out and have never seen so many FedEx planes on the tarmac... it was a sea of planes...
Not a criticism... just commenting at the magnitude of the fleet at one airport.