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uracowman · 16 April 2010, 04:06 PM

My watch got sent out from Ohio on monday morning via USPS registered mail and I checked my mailbox earlier today and nothing was there. About how long does it take packages to be sent via registered mail here in the contiguous 48 states?

petesjag · 16 April 2010, 07:36 PM

you should be able to track it via internet...then you can see where its hiding out...its actually a lot of fun to do.
pete

Puffy · 16 April 2010, 07:51 PM

USPS is rubbish. it took 3 weeks for a registered parcel to get to me in London

Renoir · 16 April 2010, 08:31 PM

Registered mail is "slow boat" but considered to be one of the safest methods of shipping. Each person that handles the package/item must sign for it, so fairly secure.

It wouldn't be unusual for shipment to take 7-10 days. Also, I don't believe that it can be tracked, but possibly delivery confirmation (if option is chosen and paid for).

Hang in there!

greekbum · 16 April 2010, 08:38 PM

IMHO The safest way to send but also very slow.A third party insurance company is also an option with an overnight courier next time.

Apatheticviews · 16 April 2010, 08:47 PM

Although it is the "safest" it is also the most unreliable when it comes to tracking. the only reliable part of the USPS tracking system is when it says "Delivered."

I used to be a warehouse manager when I was an jr. arms dealer, and we preferred to use UPS High Value ($1000+) as it had the same benefits of USPS Registered (signature at every transport point, full insurance), but the tracking system was MUCH more robust. Generally speaking the cost was better also.

Having dealt with the 3 major shippers (UPS, Fedex, USPS), I can count the number of issues I had with UPS on both hands over 5 years, whereas the other two had significantly more even though they were a fraction of the total packages. I used to boil it down to "you get what you pay for."

Jason71 · 16 April 2010, 09:37 PM

Don't worry about tracking. USPS Registered mail is slow, but it is quite secure. I have had a package take 10 business days to ship from the east coast to the west coast. However, it is fully insured and under lock and key. I only use USPS registered mail or USPS Express Overnight (can only insure up to $5,000).

Tracking and speed are nice, but not at the risk of losing a package........and it does happen with UPS and Fed-Ex.

Just my 2c

train-time · 16 April 2010, 09:38 PM

Your package will take up to several days and the tracking is useless until it gets to you, but it's the most secure way to go!

nauticajoe · 16 April 2010, 09:48 PM

Registered takes a few days vs. express (1-day). Tracking is horrible. But, the USPS hasn't failed me yet (knock on wood).

CoopJr · 16 April 2010, 10:23 PM

My LV came to me from my AD via USPS Registered mail. The distance was 60 miles...it took at least a week. The package is signed for many times and sometimes sits in a locked area waiting for personal attention. It's safe but it's slow.

Randy · 16 April 2010, 10:28 PM

Pay a few extra dollars and use USPS Express overnight delivery.

Dan Pierce · 16 April 2010, 10:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Renoir

Registered mail is "slow boat" but considered to be one of the safest methods of shipping. Each person that handles the package/item must sign for it, so fairly secure.

It wouldn't be unusual for shipment to take 7-10 days. Also, I don't believe that it can be tracked, but possibly delivery confirmation (if option is chosen and paid for).

Hang in there!

Spot on.

Slow but secure.
dP

2th Dr · 16 April 2010, 11:47 PM

I sent a TRF shirt to Colnago via USPS a few months ago... He never got it!

landroverking · 17 April 2010, 12:24 AM

I had a watch stolen by a USPS worker. Never recovered. I only use UPS now, insured and track.

brrrdn · 17 April 2010, 01:17 AM

took 7 days from vegas to austin. they do update the tracking info when the package arrives at the destination city. it usually goes out for delivery on the same day, so you know when to expect it at home.

sakuraba · 17 April 2010, 01:27 AM

Registered is slow but safe!

Don't worry, what you lose in patience, you appreciate in security!

JLV · 17 April 2010, 01:30 AM

Once, I sent a bank cashiers check from Kentucky to Louisiana by USPS registered mail. It became "lost" and was never recovered

. Fortunately, my bank stopped payment on the lost check and issued a new one to me. Then, I sent the new check by UPS which provided excellent tracking and next day delivery

.

uracowman · 17 April 2010, 07:45 AM

christ it still isn't here yet....

I am going to jump off a bridge soon.....

16 April 2010, 04:06 PM	#1
uracowman "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 461	Anyone here have experience with USPS registered mail? My watch got sent out from Ohio on monday morning via USPS registered mail and I checked my mailbox earlier today and nothing was there. About how long does it take packages to be sent via registered mail here in the contiguous 48 states?

16 April 2010, 07:36 PM	#2
petesjag "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: netherlands Posts: 2,177	you should be able to track it via internet...then you can see where its hiding out...its actually a lot of fun to do. pete __________________ 116718LN Black dial

16 April 2010, 07:51 PM	#3
Puffy "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Here and there Posts: 12,485	USPS is rubbish. it took 3 weeks for a registered parcel to get to me in London __________________ Fine Quality is Long Remembered After the Pain of Spending Money is Forgotten

16 April 2010, 08:38 PM	#5
greekbum "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Real Name: Nikos Location: Florida Watch: Rolex GMT 16750 Posts: 8,415	IMHO The safest way to send but also very slow.A third party insurance company is also an option with an overnight courier next time. __________________ Follow Me On Instagram @nickgogas Original Owner ROLEX 16750 GMT Daily Wearer For Over 13,000 Days And Counting

16 April 2010, 09:37 PM	#7
Jason71 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Real Name: Jason Location: USA Watch: Rolex/Tudor Divers Posts: 7,973	Don't worry about tracking. USPS Registered mail is slow, but it is quite secure. I have had a package take 10 business days to ship from the east coast to the west coast. However, it is fully insured and under lock and key. I only use USPS registered mail or USPS Express Overnight (can only insure up to $5,000). Tracking and speed are nice, but not at the risk of losing a package........and it does happen with UPS and Fed-Ex. Just my 2c __________________ Best Regards, Jason Just Say "NO" to Polishing Card-Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch Curmudgeons LIfe is too short to wear inexpensive watches PLEXI IS SEXY

16 April 2010, 08:31 PM	#4
Renoir "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Renato Location: New York Posts: 2,396	Registered mail is "slow boat" but considered to be one of the safest methods of shipping. Each person that handles the package/item must sign for it, so fairly secure. It wouldn't be unusual for shipment to take 7-10 days. Also, I don't believe that it can be tracked, but possibly delivery confirmation (if option is chosen and paid for). Hang in there!

16 April 2010, 08:47 PM	#6
Apatheticviews Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Real Name: Aaron Location: Stafford, VA Watch: Citizen 8N0141 Posts: 29	Although it is the "safest" it is also the most unreliable when it comes to tracking. the only reliable part of the USPS tracking system is when it says "Delivered." I used to be a warehouse manager when I was an jr. arms dealer, and we preferred to use UPS High Value ($1000+) as it had the same benefits of USPS Registered (signature at every transport point, full insurance), but the tracking system was MUCH more robust. Generally speaking the cost was better also. Having dealt with the 3 major shippers (UPS, Fedex, USPS), I can count the number of issues I had with UPS on both hands over 5 years, whereas the other two had significantly more even though they were a fraction of the total packages. I used to boil it down to "you get what you pay for."

16 April 2010, 09:38 PM	#8
train-time "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Over there Posts: 4,019	Your package will take up to several days and the tracking is useless until it gets to you, but it's the most secure way to go!

16 April 2010, 09:48 PM	#9
nauticajoe "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Joe Location: PA Posts: 14,774	Registered takes a few days vs. express (1-day). Tracking is horrible. But, the USPS hasn't failed me yet (knock on wood).

16 April 2010, 10:23 PM	#10
CoopJr "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Coop Location: U.S.A. Watch: Subs Posts: 6,455	My LV came to me from my AD via USPS Registered mail. The distance was 60 miles...it took at least a week. The package is signed for many times and sometimes sits in a locked area waiting for personal attention. It's safe but it's slow.

16 April 2010, 10:28 PM	#11
Randy "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Real Name: Randy Location: Ohio Watch: AP, Rolex, Panerai Posts: 1,241	Pay a few extra dollars and use USPS Express overnight delivery.

16 April 2010, 11:47 PM	#13
2th Dr Banned Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Mark-O! Location: Arlington, TX Watch: Rolex Posts: 12,714	I sent a TRF shirt to Colnago via USPS a few months ago... He never got it!

17 April 2010, 12:24 AM	#14
landroverking "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Jay Location: TEXAS Watch: Daytona Posts: 7,648	I had a watch stolen by a USPS worker. Never recovered. I only use UPS now, insured and track.

17 April 2010, 01:17 AM	#15
brrrdn "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Real Name: meeko Location: austin, tx Watch: gmt iic Posts: 103	took 7 days from vegas to austin. they do update the tracking info when the package arrives at the destination city. it usually goes out for delivery on the same day, so you know when to expect it at home.

17 April 2010, 01:27 AM	#16
sakuraba "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: Jib Location: SJ, California Watch: sun dial Posts: 8,189	Registered is slow but safe! Don't worry, what you lose in patience, you appreciate in security! __________________ F 14000 AirKing black F 16710 GMT Pepsi F 16570 Explorer II white T 16600 SD D 16610 LV "fine quality is remembered long after the pain of spending money" -Steve Mulholland

17 April 2010, 01:30 AM	#17
JLV "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Real Name: Jerry VanHoose Location: Florida, USA Watch: Omega 300m 42mm Posts: 32	Once, I sent a bank cashiers check from Kentucky to Louisiana by USPS registered mail. It became "lost" and was never recovered . Fortunately, my bank stopped payment on the lost check and issued a new one to me. Then, I sent the new check by UPS which provided excellent tracking and next day delivery .

17 April 2010, 07:45 AM	#18
uracowman "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 461	christ it still isn't here yet.... I am going to jump off a bridge soon.....

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