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USPS - prices up, service getting worse...
Posted: Thu May 21, 2026 7:15 pm
by TripleF
I ordered daily....and for this post I'll tell you about a knife I ordered that has now been scanned 9 times
and is still in the state o Washington.
And it's scheduled to be delivered by the 26th.....
Unreal
Re: USPS - prices up, service getting worse...
Posted: Thu May 21, 2026 9:51 pm
by ScoutKnives
Several of my parts suppliers have switched from USPS to Amazon shipping and UPS , to many complaints .
Re: USPS - prices up, service getting worse...
Posted: Thu May 21, 2026 10:43 pm
by OLDE CUTLER
Obviously if you're not happy with their service, switching to a different one would make sense.
Re: USPS - prices up, service getting worse...
Posted: Fri May 22, 2026 1:50 am
by cody6268
ScoutKnives wrote: ↑Thu May 21, 2026 9:51 pm
Several of my parts suppliers have switched from USPS to Amazon shipping and UPS , to many complaints .
I have done the same with most of the few small packages I send from selling and trading. When I did the POS Exchange this year, UPS was actually a couple bucks cheaper than the USPS.
Re: USPS - prices up, service getting worse...
Posted: Fri May 22, 2026 1:57 am
by Railsplitter
My wife shipped a somewhat large box a few days ago. She used a shipping store called “Box & Go” where they determine the cheapest method. UPS was $39.84 and the clerk said that USPS was “over $50”. My wife obviously chose UPS.
Re: USPS - prices up, service getting worse...
Posted: Fri May 22, 2026 2:17 am
by Jeepergeo
Too much mail theft, and too many mail errors to trust sendung a check via USPS, so online payments are the way to go.
I'm astonished at the lack of concern by our local Post Office regarding mail theft, it is like "What do you want us to do about itt, post a guard at your box?"
Re: USPS - prices up, service getting worse...
Posted: Fri May 22, 2026 2:27 am
by TripleF
Good info fellas....
My [package is still in WA but leaving after the 4th day. Unreal.
Re: USPS - prices up, service getting worse...
Posted: Fri May 22, 2026 2:29 am
by TripleF
OLDE CUTLER wrote: ↑Thu May 21, 2026 10:43 pm
Obviously if you're not happy with their service, switching to a different one would make sense.
I'm not the one doing shipping.....I'm talking about a knife I bought being shipped thru USPS!!!!
Re: USPS - prices up, service getting worse...
Posted: Fri May 22, 2026 3:04 am
by cody6268
Jeepergeo wrote: ↑Fri May 22, 2026 2:17 am
Too much mail theft, and too many mail errors to trust sendung a check via USPS, so online payments are the way to go.
I'm astonished at the lack of concern by our local Post Office regarding mail theft, it is like "What do you want us to do about itt, post a guard at your box?"
Few years back, a carrier from the next town got caught after years of stealing one guy's meds from the VA. Many, myself included had long figured that other employees had been covering for her.
Re: USPS - prices up, service getting worse...
Posted: Fri May 22, 2026 11:35 am
by OLDE CUTLER
TripleF wrote: ↑Fri May 22, 2026 2:29 am
OLDE CUTLER wrote: ↑Thu May 21, 2026 10:43 pm
Obviously if you're not happy with their service, switching to a different one would make sense.
I'm not the one doing shipping.....I'm talking about a knife I bought being shipped thru USPS!!!!
It's still your choice of who ships it.
Re: USPS - prices up, service getting worse...
Posted: Fri May 22, 2026 5:26 pm
by TripleF
OLDE CUTLER wrote: ↑Fri May 22, 2026 11:35 am
TripleF wrote: ↑Fri May 22, 2026 2:29 am
OLDE CUTLER wrote: ↑Thu May 21, 2026 10:43 pm
Obviously if you're not happy with their service, switching to a different one would make sense.
I'm not the one doing shipping.....I'm talking about a knife I bought being shipped thru USPS!!!!
It's still your choice of who ships it.
Unfortunately that's not true. I just looked at an item to PURCHASE and the shipping company is already determined.
Now, that I think about my listings, I do select who I will be shipping with when I sell an item, at the time I'm listing the item.
Re: USPS - prices up, service getting worse...
Posted: Fri May 22, 2026 10:43 pm
by LKSKNIVES
USPS is still my choice.
I know it costs more but everything has been received or delivered.