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s2kev · 11 July 2009, 07:23 AM

I just sent out a watch via USPS Registered Mail and I'm getting a little worried. It originally said it would arrive in 2 days but it still hasn't arrived (today is the 2nd day). And all it says when I track it is that it has been accepted (when I dropped it off at the post office). Is this common with you guys? I was hoping someone who ships a lot of watches through USPS may be able to chime in? Thanks

Idle Swede · 11 July 2009, 07:30 AM

Don't worry, depending on the destination it can take up to 10 days.

In 2 days it wouldn't even get across the street..

allanofcalifornia · 11 July 2009, 08:26 AM

I don't ship a lot of watches but have used USPS many times. I would not worry about it. Usually it will take 3 to 4 days unless you shipped it overnight. The shipping information online usually only gets updated once a day and you might just see "accepted" during the first couple of days. I never had a problem with USPS delivering something, especially when being tracked.

Allan

train-time · 11 July 2009, 09:06 AM

Don't worry about it. It will eventually get there. USPS Registered takes time because it is the most secure way to ship and requires the package to be signed for by every person who handles it. Rest assured, it will get there.

springer · 11 July 2009, 02:14 PM

If I send something registered insured, it will be a minimum of five days. Never heard of two days to ship registered.

duffer47 · 14 July 2009, 05:40 PM

I ordered a watch for the wife on the 3rd of July. Its supposed to get here tomorrow the 13th of July. Total shipping distance 250 miles via USPS. Keeping my fingers crossed.

Lion · 14 July 2009, 07:52 PM

Remember you are dealing with the U.S. mail and they do not do anything fast!!!

mailman · 14 July 2009, 07:55 PM

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Remember you are dealing with the U.S. mail and they do not do anything fast!!!

Why should we? We get paid by the hour

Lion · 14 July 2009, 07:58 PM

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Why should we? We get paid by the hour

I've seen snails move faster!!!

mailman · 14 July 2009, 08:00 PM

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I've seen snails move faster!!!

You're darn right. We get trained on how do do that. Our union officials wouldn't have it any other way

Lion · 14 July 2009, 08:03 PM

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You're darn right. We get trained on how do do that. Our union officials wouldn't have it any other way

Do you also get training on the care and use of AK-47's!!!
Or 8 hour lunch breaks.....

mailman · 14 July 2009, 08:12 PM

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Do you also get training on the care and use of AK-47's!!!
Or 8 hour lunch breaks.....

1) Only for it's proper use against supervision

2) They're six hour breaks

Lion · 14 July 2009, 08:22 PM

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1) Only for it's proper use against supervision

2) They're six hour breaks

But you do get overtime.....
Over time the mail may get delivered!!!

mailman · 14 July 2009, 08:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Lion

But you do get overtime.....
Over time the mail may get delivered!!!

Over time is the only time worth working

Lion · 14 July 2009, 08:52 PM

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Over time is the only time worth working

Don't you guys get like 50 Holidays per year??? LOL!!!
And you're always out to lunch.....

mailman · 14 July 2009, 08:54 PM

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Don't you guys get like 50 Holidays per year??? LOL!!!
And you're always out to lunch.....

Supervisor's get that many

Technically we can't go out to lunch because we can't deviate too far from our routes.

Lion · 14 July 2009, 08:56 PM

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Supervisor's get that many

Technically we can't go out to lunch because we can't deviate too far from our routes.

What routes, I always get someone else's mail!!!

mailman · 14 July 2009, 09:02 PM

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What routes, I always get someone else's mail!!!

That's the problem with people...you don't understand that Current Resident or Occupant lives at YOUR house

Lion · 14 July 2009, 09:11 PM

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That's the problem with people...you don't understand that Current Resident or Occupant lives at YOUR house

Hey, we still get mail for the previous owner who hasn't lived here for over 21 years!!!
But I must admit you guys are consistent.....

mailman · 14 July 2009, 09:12 PM

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Hey, we still get mail for the previous owner who hasn't lived here for over 21 years!!!
But I must admit you guys are consistent.....

That's what I strive for, safety and consistency.

Lion · 14 July 2009, 09:20 PM

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That's what I strive for, safety and consistency.

So my question to you is why doesn't the USPS just raise the price for first class to 50 cents and stop with the yearly price increases?

watchdawg · 14 July 2009, 09:20 PM

Isn't the USPS motto: "Not before its time" Been waiting for mail from the states only been 2 weeks tomorrow.

BigHat · 15 July 2009, 12:40 AM

Seems to be a very common "problem" with registered mail and periodically someone hits the panic button and posts concerns here.

Registered mail will always be the slowest despite the additonal charges. Locked up when not in transit and signed for with every change of hands. If you buy an expensive watch, this is about the only way to insure it for what it's worth. Sadly, the security comes at a price in terms of time.

11 July 2009, 07:23 AM	#1
s2kev 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Real Name: Kevin Location: Los Angeles, CA Watch: Vintage Posts: 2,851	USPS questions.. I just sent out a watch via USPS Registered Mail and I'm getting a little worried. It originally said it would arrive in 2 days but it still hasn't arrived (today is the 2nd day). And all it says when I track it is that it has been accepted (when I dropped it off at the post office). Is this common with you guys? I was hoping someone who ships a lot of watches through USPS may be able to chime in? Thanks

11 July 2009, 02:14 PM	#5
springer 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: jP Location: Texas Watch: GMT-MASTER Posts: 17,215	If I send something registered insured, it will be a minimum of five days. Never heard of two days to ship registered. __________________ Member of NAWCC since 1990. INSTAGRAM USER NAME: SPRINGERJFP Visit my Instagram page to view some of the finest vintage GMTs anywhere - as well as other vintage classics.

14 July 2009, 05:40 PM	#6
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14 July 2009, 09:20 PM	#22
watchdawg "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Real Name: Vic Location: Colorado/UAE Watch: GMT 1675 Posts: 492	Isn't the USPS motto: "Not before its time" Been waiting for mail from the states only been 2 weeks tomorrow. Last edited by watchdawg; 14 July 2009 at 09:21 PM.. Reason: Addition

11 July 2009, 07:30 AM	#2
Idle Swede Suspended Join Date: Oct 2008 Real Name: Leo Location: Boca Raton Posts: 13,820	Don't worry, depending on the destination it can take up to 10 days. In 2 days it wouldn't even get across the street..

11 July 2009, 08:26 AM	#3
allanofcalifornia "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Allan Location: California Posts: 3,210	I don't ship a lot of watches but have used USPS many times. I would not worry about it. Usually it will take 3 to 4 days unless you shipped it overnight. The shipping information online usually only gets updated once a day and you might just see "accepted" during the first couple of days. I never had a problem with USPS delivering something, especially when being tracked. Allan

11 July 2009, 09:06 AM	#4
train-time "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Maryland, USA Watch: All gone! Posts: 4,005	Don't worry about it. It will eventually get there. USPS Registered takes time because it is the most secure way to ship and requires the package to be signed for by every person who handles it. Rest assured, it will get there.

15 July 2009, 12:40 AM	#23
BigHat Banned Join Date: Sep 2007 Real Name: Matt Location: Arlington, VA Watch: Lange One MP Posts: 4,043	Seems to be a very common "problem" with registered mail and periodically someone hits the panic button and posts concerns here. Registered mail will always be the slowest despite the additonal charges. Locked up when not in transit and signed for with every change of hands. If you buy an expensive watch, this is about the only way to insure it for what it's worth. Sadly, the security comes at a price in terms of time.

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