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    Quote Originally Posted by Longranger View Post
    Just been notified by Brownells: ORDER CANCELLED DUE TO SHIPPING SUSPENSION by USPS.

    Good excuse now for escalation in prices again for our friendly retailers.
    I just checked the various shipping options available at Brownells checkout, there's 'Parcel Post Priority Mail International' and 'Parcel Post Express' which are both USPS, but also 'UPS Int'l Expedite', 'Bax Global' and 'Truck/Ocean' which may not be affected by the USPS suspension.

    Truck/Ocean doesn't sound promising. A quick google search doesn't look great for Bax Global - not sure if it's even a current option? UPS Int'l Expedite is probably still available, but the online UPS calculator shows it costing NZ$350 to ship a package 50x10x10cm of 1kg. 30x5x5cm is 'only' NZ$250. Probably Brownells UPS rates are different to those on the UPS website, but everything looks pretty damn expensive. Back to the drawing board...

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    Nope it was selected UPS Int'l Expedite so looking a bit grim for us down under......problem with Brownells shipping costs they are a great unknown until they take your money and ship the goods......

    Might be time to look elsewhere.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Longranger View Post
    Nope it was selected UPS Int'l Expedite so looking a bit grim for us down under......problem with Brownells shipping costs they are a great unknown until they take your money and ship the goods......

    Might be time to look elsewhere.
    Have you queried them on that? How can they cancel on the grounds that a different shipping company than the one you're actually using has suspended shipping?

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    Quote Originally Posted by PaulNZ View Post
    I just checked the various shipping options available,,, online UPS calculator shows it costing NZ$350 to ship a package 50x10x10cm of 1kg. 30x5x5cm is 'only' NZ$250. ..
    as I intimated

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    The problem with Brownells, Sinclair, Amazon... is the size of packaging they use often is massively out of proportion with the goods being shipped. I have amazed myself with what can be squeezed into a $3.50 prepaid NZ Postbag.
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    Asked the question of Brownells and got some flaky answer that the order is on hold until shipping can be arranged........not sure what that means but might be something to do with my query about providing shipping cost prior to completing the process......I had selected and asked specifically to use UPS ......!.
    The early bird gets the worm, but the second mouse gets the cheese....

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    Well, best of luck. Let us know how it works out.

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    Just received a tracking update on my new press order which has been sitting in Chicago for sometime. Looks like it is being returned to sender. No doubt I'll get a refund less any shipping costs

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    Quote Originally Posted by PaulNZ View Post
    Well, best of luck. Let us know how it works out.
    Need all the luck I can get thanks.

    I am presuming all the shipping will have to load on the same carrier to service NZ so if one cannot ship they probably all can't........?
    The early bird gets the worm, but the second mouse gets the cheese....

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    Quote Originally Posted by Longranger View Post
    Need all the luck I can get thanks.

    I am presuming all the shipping will have to load on the same carrier to service NZ so if one cannot ship they probably all can't........?
    Flights haven't been totally cancelled, just fewer than there used to be. I'd be pretty sure USPS could actually keep shipping out reduced numbers, but the price of the spot on the aircraft would have gone up so much as to make it uneconomic for them. Other services like FedEx were recently still shipping from the US in a reasonable timeframe, so there's still hope.

    My delivery is still 'In transit to next Facility', which is apparently code for 'Expect a tracking update in a months time to announce it has arrived at the same place you thought it had left.' So far my delivery has 'arrived' in USPS Chicago 3 times, 'departed' from USPS Chicago 3 times, and gone through Customs at least twice. I particularly liked when they booked it out one morning only to book it back in late that same night. Maybe they thought my package was getting lonely sitting in the warehouse so they took it out for a day trip to see the sights? Nice of them...

    Might be time for me to call up USPS customer service again - for what good that'll do.

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    Here's my latest package tracking. Over the years I've learnt to not get excited by the "In Transit to Next Facility" or "on track to be delivered to its final destination". And that was in better delivery times.
    Looking at postings on other forums I'm not convinced this is all down to Covid.
    Overall USPS have never been great.

    10/10/2021 09:01 - Your item was returned to the sender in CHICAGO, IL 60688 because it could not be delivered as addressed
    10/6/2021 - In Transit to Next Facility
    10/5/2021 - In Transit to Next Facility
    10/4/2021 01:59 - Your package is moving within the USPS network and is on track to be delivered to its final destination. It is currently in transit to the next facility
    10/4/2021 - In Transit to Next Facility
    10/3/2021 - In Transit to Next Facility
    10/2/2021 07:31 - Arrived at USPS Regional Facility, CHICAGO IL INTERNATIONAL DISTRIBUTION CENTER
    10/2/2021 07:31 - Your item arrived at our USPS facility in CHICAGO IL INTERNATIONAL DISTRIBUTION CENTER . The item is currently in transit to the destination
    10/2/2021 07:31 - Processed Through Regional Facility, CHICAGO IL INTERNATIONAL DISTRIBUTION CENTER
    10/2/2021 07:31 - Arrived at Regional Facility, CHICAGO IL INTERNATIONAL DISTRIBUTION CENTER
    10/1/2021 11:34 - Arrived at USPS Regional Facility, CHICAGO IL INTERNATIONAL DISTRIBUTION CENTER
    10/1/2021 11:34 - Your item arrived at our USPS facility in CHICAGO IL INTERNATIONAL DISTRIBUTION CENTER . The item is currently in transit to the destination
    10/1/2021 09:53 - Track added
    10/1/2021 07:14 - Departed USPS Regional Facility, INDIANAPOLIS IN DISTRIBUTION CENTER ANNEX
    10/1/2021 07:14 - Your item departed our USPS facility in INDIANAPOLIS IN DISTRIBUTION CENTER ANNEX . The item is currently in transit to the destination
    9/30/2021 22:52 - Arrived at USPS Regional Facility, INDIANAPOLIS IN DISTRIBUTION CENTER ANNEX
    9/30/2021 22:52 - Your item arrived at our USPS facility in INDIANAPOLIS IN DISTRIBUTION CENTER ANNEX . The item is currently in transit to the destination
    9/30/2021 21:37 - Accepted at USPS Origin Facility, OSSIAN, IN 46777
    9/30/2021 14:34 - Shipment Received, Package Acceptance Pending, UNIONDALE, IN 46791
    9/30/2021 14:34 - Your shipment was received in UNIONDALE, IN 46791. The acceptance of your package is pending
    9/30/2021 - Pre-Shipment Info Sent to USPS, USPS Awaiting Item

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    Mine is equally depressing. No record of any movement since 7 September.

    Tracking History


    September 7, 2021
    In Transit to Next Facility
    Your package is moving within the USPS network and is on track to be delivered to its final destination. It is currently in transit to the next facility.
    September 3, 2021, 8:34 pm
    Arrived at USPS Regional Facility
    CHICAGO IL INTERNATIONAL DISTRIBUTION CENTER
    September 3, 2021, 6:31 pm
    Arrived at USPS Regional Facility
    CHICAGO IL NETWORK DISTRIBUTION CENTER
    September 3, 2021, 10:29 am
    Departed USPS Regional Facility
    SAINT PAUL MN NETWORK DISTRIBUTION CENTER
    September 3, 2021, 6:35 am
    Arrived at USPS Regional Facility
    SAINT PAUL MN NETWORK DISTRIBUTION CENTER
    September 3, 2021, 2:29 am
    Departed USPS Regional Facility
    MINNEAPOLIS MN DISTRIBUTION CENTER
    September 3, 2021, 12:07 am
    Arrived at USPS Regional Origin Facility
    MINNEAPOLIS MN DISTRIBUTION CENTER
    September 2, 2021, 5:03 pm
    Departed Post Office
    ELK RIVER, MN 55330
    September 2, 2021, 1:35 pm
    USPS picked up item
    ELK RIVER, MN 55330
    September 2, 2021, 11:14 am
    Shipping Label Created, USPS Awaiting Item
    ELK RIVER, MN 55330





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    Shipping labels created in September? You guys are amateurs

    Sep 25
    12:00 am In Transit to Next Facility
    Sep 24
    12:00 am In Transit to Next Facility
    Sep 23
    12:00 am In Transit to Next Facility
    Sep 22
    12:00 am In Transit to Next Facility
    Sep 21
    7:58 am Departed USPS Regional Facility
    CHICAGO IL INTERNATIONAL DISTRIBUTION CENTER
    Sep 18
    12:00 am In Transit to Next Facility
    Sep 17
    12:00 am In Transit to Next Facility
    Sep 16
    12:00 am In Transit to Next Facility
    Sep 15
    12:00 am In Transit to Next Facility
    Sep 14
    8:48 am Arrived at USPS Regional Facility
    CHICAGO IL INTERNATIONAL DISTRIBUTION CENTER
    Aug 5
    12:51 pm Departed USPS Regional Facility
    CHICAGO IL INTERNATIONAL DISTRIBUTION CENTER
    Aug 5
    12:50 pm OUT OF CUSTOMS
    Aug 5
    11:11 am PROCESSED THROUGH USPS FACILITY
    CHICAGO IL INTERNATIONAL DISTRI
    Aug 2
    10:57 pm Arrived at USPS Regional Facility
    CHICAGO IL INTERNATIONAL DISTRIBUTION CENTER
    Aug 2
    4:18 am Departed USPS Regional Facility
    CHICAGO IL INTERNATIONAL DISTRIBUTION CENTER
    Jul 22
    12:01 am Arrived at USPS Regional Facility
    CHICAGO IL INTERNATIONAL DISTRIBUTION CENTER
    Jun 30
    9:56 am Customs Clearance
    ISC CHICAGO IL (USPS)
    May 10
    12:00 am In Transit to Next Facility
    May 9
    12:00 am In Transit to Next Facility
    May 8
    12:00 am In Transit to Next Facility
    May 7
    12:00 am In Transit to Next Facility
    May 6
    5:23 pm Arrived at USPS Regional Facility
    DES MOINES IA DISTRIBUTION CENTER
    May 6
    4:08 pm Accepted at USPS Destination Facility
    GRINNELL, IA
    May 6
    2:43 pm PRE-SHIPMENT INFO SENT USPS AWAITS ITEM
    GRINNELL, IA
    May 6
    12:00 am Pre-Shipment Info Sent to USPS, USPS Awaiting Item
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    @PaulNZ Nah, I've had prior practise...(In frustration). Yours trounces mine for overall (un)delivery time though. Mine generated more nasty carbon in distance travelled.

    1/8/2021 07:14 - Your item was delivered in NEW ZEALAND
    1/8/2021 07:13 - Out for Delivery, NEW ZEALAND
    1/8/2021 04:46 - Departed Facility, NEW ZEALAND
    1/8/2021 04:46 - Your item departed a facility in NEW ZEALAND . The item is currently in transit to the destination
    1/8/2021 04:46 - Missed delivery - Scheduled for another delivery attempt today, NEW ZEALAND
    1/7/2021 18:00 - Processed through Facility, AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND
    1/7/2021 18:00 - Your item was processed through a facility in AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND . The item is currently in transit to the destination
    1/7/2021 13:51 - Processed Through Facility, NEW ZEALAND
    1/7/2021 13:51 - Your item was processed through a facility in NEW ZEALAND . The item is currently in transit to the destination
    12/16/2020 13:14 - Your item was processed at the enroute center
    11/17/2020 13:25 - Customs Clearance, NEW CALEDONIA
    11/17/2020 13:25 - Your item is being processed by customs in NEW CALEDONIA
    11/17/2020 13:25 - Processed Through Facility, NEW CALEDONIA
    11/13/2020 15:16 - Departed, SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA
    11/13/2020 15:16 - Your item departed from an intermediate transfer airport in SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA . The item is currently in transit to the destination
    11/11/2020 22:25 - Departed, LOS ANGELES, UNITED STATES
    11/11/2020 22:25 - Your item departed a transfer airport in LOS ANGELES, UNITED STATES . The item is currently in transit to the destination
    11/10/2020 16:36 - Arrived, LOS ANGELES, UNITED STATES
    11/10/2020 16:36 - Your item arrived at an origin transfer airport in LOS ANGELES, UNITED STATES . The item is currently in transit to the destination
    11/5/2020 18:57 - Processed Through Regional Facility, LOS ANGELES CA INTERNATIONAL DISTRIBUTION CENTER
    11/5/2020 18:57 - Your item was processed through our LOS ANGELES CA INTERNATIONAL DISTRIBUTION CENTER facility . The item is currently in transit to the destination
    11/5/2020 18:57 - Arrived at Regional Facility, LOS ANGELES CA INTERNATIONAL DISTRIBUTION CENTER
    11/4/2020 10:24 - Departed USPS Regional Facility, LOS ANGELES CA INTERNATIONAL DISTRIBUTION CENTER
    11/4/2020 10:24 - Your item departed our USPS facility in LOS ANGELES CA INTERNATIONAL DISTRIBUTION CENTER . The item is currently in transit to the destination
    10/3/2020 16:23 - Processed Through Regional Facility, LOS ANGELES CA INTERNATIONAL DISTRIBUTION CENTER
    10/3/2020 16:23 - Your item was processed through our LOS ANGELES CA INTERNATIONAL DISTRIBUTION CENTER facility . The item is currently in transit to the destination
    10/3/2020 16:23 - Arrived at Regional Facility, LOS ANGELES CA INTERNATIONAL DISTRIBUTION CENTER
    10/3/2020 - In Transit to Next Facility
    10/2/2020 - In Transit to Next Facility
    10/1/2020 - In Transit to Next Facility
    9/30/2020 - In Transit to Next Facility
    9/29/2020 14:14 - Arrived at USPS Regional Facility, LOS ANGELES CA INTERNATIONAL DISTRIBUTION CENTER
    9/29/2020 14:14 - Your item arrived at our USPS facility in LOS ANGELES CA INTERNATIONAL DISTRIBUTION CENTER . The item is currently in transit to the destination
    9/29/2020 - In Transit to Next Facility
    9/28/2020 22:36 - Departed USPS Regional Facility, LOS ANGELES CA DISTRIBUTION CENTER
    9/28/2020 22:36 - Your item departed our USPS facility in LOS ANGELES CA DISTRIBUTION CENTER . The item is currently in transit to the destination
    9/28/2020 11:33 - Arrived at USPS Regional Facility, LOS ANGELES CA DISTRIBUTION CENTER
    9/28/2020 11:33 - Your item arrived at our USPS facility in LOS ANGELES CA DISTRIBUTION CENTER . The item is currently in transit to the destination
    9/27/2020 - In Transit to Next Facility
    9/26/2020 10:51 - Departed USPS Regional Facility, HONOLULU HI DISTRIBUTION CENTER
    9/26/2020 10:51 - Your item departed our USPS facility in HONOLULU HI DISTRIBUTION CENTER . The item is currently in transit to the destination
    9/26/2020 01:13 - Arrived at USPS Regional Facility, HONOLULU HI DISTRIBUTION CENTER
    9/26/2020 01:13 - Your item arrived at our USPS facility in HONOLULU HI DISTRIBUTION CENTER . The item is currently in transit to the destination
    9/25/2020 14:18 - Arrived at USPS Facility, HONOLULU, HI 96821
    9/25/2020 14:18 - Your item arrived at our USPS facility in HONOLULU, HI 96821 . The item is currently in transit to the destination
    9/25/2020 05:23 - Departed USPS Regional Facility, HONOLULU HI DISTRIBUTION CENTER
    9/25/2020 05:23 - Your item departed our USPS facility in HONOLULU HI DISTRIBUTION CENTER . The item is currently in transit to the destination
    9/25/2020 05:17 - Arrived at USPS Regional Facility, HONOLULU HI DISTRIBUTION CENTER
    9/9/2020 - In Transit to Next Facility
    9/8/2020 - In Transit to Next Facility
    9/7/2020 - In Transit to Next Facility
    9/6/2020 20:14 - Your package is moving within the USPS network and is on track to be delivered to its final destination. It is currently in transit to the next facility
    9/6/2020 - In Transit to Next Facility
    9/5/2020 17:17 - Departed USPS Regional Facility, CHICAGO IL INTERNATIONAL DISTRIBUTION CENTER
    9/5/2020 17:17 - Your item departed our USPS facility in CHICAGO IL INTERNATIONAL DISTRIBUTION CENTER . The item is currently in transit to the destination
    9/5/2020 12:11 - Arrived at USPS Regional Facility, CHICAGO IL INTERNATIONAL DISTRIBUTION CENTER
    9/5/2020 12:11 - Your item arrived at our USPS facility in CHICAGO IL INTERNATIONAL DISTRIBUTION CENTER . The item is currently in transit to the destination
    9/5/2020 10:54 - Arrived at USPS Regional Facility, CHICAGO IL NETWORK DISTRIBUTION CENTER
    9/5/2020 10:54 - Your item arrived at our USPS facility in CHICAGO IL NETWORK DISTRIBUTION CENTER . The item is currently in transit to the destination
    9/5/2020 07:50 - Track added
    9/5/2020 07:15 - Departed USPS Regional Facility, INDIANAPOLIS IN DISTRIBUTION CENTER ANNEX
    9/5/2020 07:15 - Your item departed our USPS facility in INDIANAPOLIS IN DISTRIBUTION CENTER ANNEX . The item is currently in transit to the destination
    9/5/2020 05:58 - Your item departed our USPS facility in INDIANAPOLIS IN DISTRIBUTION CENTER ANNEX . The item is currently in transit to the destination
    9/5/2020 00:07 - Your item departed our USPS facility in INDIANAPOLIS IN DISTRIBUTION CENTER ANNEX . The item is currently in transit to the destination
    9/4/2020 23:36 - Arrived at USPS Regional Facility, INDIANAPOLIS IN DISTRIBUTION CENTER ANNEX
    9/4/2020 22:21 - Accepted at USPS Origin Facility, OSSIAN, IN 46777
    9/4/2020 14:43 - Shipment Received, Package Acceptance Pending, OSSIAN, IN 46777
    9/4/2020 14:43 - Your shipment was received in OSSIAN, IN 46777. The acceptance of your package is pending
    9/4/2020 - Pre-Shipment Info Sent to USPS, USPS Awaiting Item
    Last edited by zimmer; 11-10-2021 at 07:50 PM.
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    Quote Originally Posted by zimmer View Post
    @PaulNZ Nah, I've had prior practise...(In frustration). Yours trounces mine for overall (un)delivery time though. Mine generated more nasty carbon in distance travelled.
    That is indeed impressive. Almost feels like we should have some kind of a running competition thread going. Does it have to be successfully delivered in the end to qualify?

    Ah, for the old days where it took a week to ship from the US to Auckland, and we complained that NZPost was being slow in taking another week to get it on the doorstep...

 

 

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