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Pillar of the Community
United States
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I ordered a coin from a reputable dealer in my neighboring state to the south. The package had been in limbo from the initial ship date of November 30 until December 21 when it showed up. Florida? I don't need a globe to know that it's south, way south, of where I live. And why back to Maryland rather than Pittsburgh, PA where it's destined? Or will that be by way of Montreal, Canada?  Tracking History December 23, 2020, 8:27 am Arrived at USPS Facility DISTRICT HEIGHTS, MD 20747 Your item arrived at our USPS facility in DISTRICT HEIGHTS, MD 20747 on December 23, 2020 at 8:27 am. The item is currently in transit to the destination. December 22, 2020, 1:07 am Departed USPS Regional Facility PENSACOLA FL PROCESSING CENTER December 21, 2020, 2:11 pm Arrived at USPS Regional Facility PENSACOLA FL PROCESSING CENTER November 30, 2020, 4:27 pm Shipment Received, Package Acceptance Pending FREDERICK, MD 21701 ANA member - PAN Member - BCCS Member There are no problems only solutions - the late, great John Lennon
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Valued Member
 United States
397 Posts |
@ballyhoo - I think it's the District Heights processing facility that is the issue. I've had a package with a coin album stuck there since December 16th. It shows being in Springfield,Mass today. It's final destination is Maine.  This past month or so has been very inconsistent with package delivery. |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
8516 Posts |
I've had a coin coming from California to Oregon, go all the way to Pennsylvania and then back.
Oregon coin geek.....*** GO BEAVS ! ! ! ***
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Pillar of the Community
 Canada
5394 Posts |
USPS is a disaster zone right now . Seems to be a "Where is my order ?" Every morning on ebay . We just had a Priority 2 Day Delivered after 18 days to our customer in NY. Went Seattle , Phoenix , SF , Livonia MI , Denver , JFK international, back to Seattle Then finally mysteriously delivered ! |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
5178 Posts |
If it is a neighboring state, you might as well drive over and pick up the coin. Perhaps a little bit more expensive compared to shipping (depending on local gas prices and mileage), but at least you have your coin in hand and not wait forever.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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I had this happen pre-COVID - a coin made it all the way to the Denver processing center, typically the last big stop on the way to me, stalled for a few days, then reappeared back at the original processing center 1000 miles away, and started all over again. One mistake coding a label or whatever results in enormous inefficiency. I also just had a letter delivered Dec 19, postmarked Nov 30. I bet I could mail something to Australia and get it there quicker.
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Moderator
United States
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Not surprised. My Mayflower set went from Memphis to Atlanta to Southern California to North Carolina to me in South Carolina. |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
7617 Posts |
This has been the worst shipping season I've ever experienced with USPS in at least 40 years.
It started back in July and took a turn for the worse in November. So far, everyone appears to be patient and is not over reacting with INR complaints.
Hope it gets better in January!
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Pillar of the Community
 United States
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Overall, the USPS has done an outstanding job these past few months with most arriving within a few days of being shipped. I just thought this particular one was funny bouncing all over the country. That 1921s Indian Head nickel will turn up eventually for the DANSCO.
ANA member - PAN Member - BCCS Member There are no problems only solutions - the late, great John Lennon
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Moderator
United States
54280 Posts |
Everything I've mailed this year has made it to its destination in a timely manner.
Show your financial support of the Coin Community Family (click here)See my topic on Mexican Numismatic Medals (click here) |
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United States
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Everything I've mailed this year has made it to its destination in a timely manner. I was on a good run until mid November.  |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
3402 Posts |
Knock on a woody...no USPS issues so far...even my foreign orders have come through on time. I have just ordered from the US Mint....sooooooo?
KK
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Pillar of the Community
United States
8516 Posts |
I think it was the dismantling of the usps before the election that caused such severe delays. Never seen it this bad.
Oregon coin geek.....*** GO BEAVS ! ! ! ***
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New Member
United States
25 Posts |
Ditto. My packages are arriving, but widely variable depending on where it comes from. Some 1st class material can still take 3 plus weeks. Hope it clears up after the holidays.
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United States
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I think it was the dismantling of the usps before the election that caused such severe delays. Never seen it this bad. It certainly was a factor. |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
5849 Posts |
That's nothing! My wife won an ebay auction for a ring on December 14th and it bounced all over the place before finally arriving yesterday (December 28): Dec 14, 8:50 am Shipping Label Created, USPS Awaiting Item SAINT LOUIS,MO 63131 Dec 14, 11:36 pm Accepted at USPS Origin Facility SAINT LOUIS,MO 63131 Dec 15, 12:51 am Arrived at USPS Regional Origin Facility SAINT LOUIS MO DISTRIBUTION CENTER Dec 15, 9:33 am Departed USPS Regional Origin Facility SAINT LOUIS MO DISTRIBUTION CENTER Dec 17, 2:20 pm Arrived at USPS Regional Facility DETROIT MI NETWORK DISTRIBUTION CENTER Dec 18, 8:39 pm Departed USPS Regional Facility DETROIT MI NETWORK DISTRIBUTION CENTER Dec 19, 7:34 pm Arrived at USPS Regional Facility DENVER CO NETWORK DISTRIBUTION CENTER Dec 20, 10:28 am Departed USPS Regional Facility DENVER CO NETWORK DISTRIBUTION CENTER Dec 24, 3:42 am Arrived at USPS Regional Destination Facility MIDDLESEX-ESSEX MA DISTRIBUTION CENTER Dec 24, 5:46 am Departed USPS Regional Facility MIDDLESEX-ESSEX MA DISTRIBUTION CENTER Dec 24, 6:55 am Arrived at USPS Regional Facility BOSTON MA DISTRIBUTION CENTER Dec 25, 10:03 am Arrived at USPS Regional Facility JERSEY CITY NJ NETWORK DISTRIBUTION CENTER Dec 26 In Transit to Next Facility Dec 27, 5:37 pm Arrived at USPS Regional Destination Facility BOSTON MA DISTRIBUTION CENTER Dec 28 6:30 am, Arrived at Post Office Dec 28, 6:41 am Out for Delivery Yep, Missouri to Michigan to Colorado to Massachusetts to New Jersey and then back to Massachusetts. WHEEEE! |
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Posted 12/24/2020 4:15 pm
