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Priority 2-day + Registered, but no tracking info after day 1 !!

NookerNooker Posts: 634
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Yikes, should I be worried? I sent my coins to our host 2 day Priority mail (only SFO to LA) and it's now been 4 days, and there is no additional tracking information after the first day. It says expected Delivery 9/10, and it's now 9/12

When do I start my sleepless nights?

Nooker

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    GoldbullyGoldbully Posts: 18,574 ✭✭✭✭✭
    This situation is most unusual.
    2 Day Priority is golden......get on the phone now!!!
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    TomBTomB Posts: 23,254 ✭✭✭✭✭
    The thread title mentions Registered Mail, but the post does not. This makes a difference in delivery time.
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    commoncents05commoncents05 Posts: 10,102 ✭✭✭


    << <i>The thread title mentions Registered Mail, but the post does not. This makes a difference in delivery time. >>



    Definitely. Expect delivery by the end of the year. Registered is slowwwww.

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    zas107zas107 Posts: 831 ✭✭✭
    For security reasons, registered mail does not provide tracking except for leaving the initial sort facility and when it is delivered. No need to worry. Even though you sent it priority, if it was registered, it will likely take several days longer unless you happen to live very close to Newport Beach.
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    blu62vetteblu62vette Posts: 11,973 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Registered does not track. I have the same thing right now on a big group of DMPL's I cant wait to see.
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    BochimanBochiman Posts: 25,790 ✭✭✭✭✭
    It's registered and you are worried after only 4 days?
    Settle down.

    You know how registered mail is handled, right?
    Locked up. Signed for each step of the way. Internally, they can track it to a "T" I believe, but it isn't like that online, and I am ok with that.

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    coinguy1989coinguy1989 Posts: 1,056 ✭✭


    << <i>

    << <i>The thread title mentions Registered Mail, but the post does not. This makes a difference in delivery time. >>



    Definitely. Expect delivery by the end of the year. Registered is slowwwww.

    -Paul >>



    This. Registered mail usually takes a minimum of one week for me. Also, the lack of tracking online is very common in my experience.
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    RYKRYK Posts: 35,801 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Worrying about registered mail delivery is akin to worrying that the sun won't come up, though the timing for the latter is quite a bit less predictable.
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    derrybderryb Posts: 38,633 ✭✭✭✭✭
    because of weight (over 13 oz.) the registered packaged gets charged at the priority rate. Because the tracking computer sees "priority" it defaults to expected delivery based on "priority." Because it is registered priority it takes the normal, slow registered route to its destination. Registered tracking rarely shows all the stops in between. Don't worry. 5-10 days is normal.

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    BAJJERFANBAJJERFAN Posts: 31,690 ✭✭✭✭✭


    << <i>For security reasons, registered mail does not provide tracking except for leaving the initial sort facility and when it is delivered. No need to worry. Even though you sent it priority, if it was registered, it will likely take several days longer unless you happen to live very close to Newport Beach. >>



    Not necessarily true. I sent a registered package to a board member and it shows from Ames, IA to KC, MO to Barry, IL. Smoetimes the tracking is detailed, but more often it is not. No real rhyme or reason to it.
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    mbogomanmbogoman Posts: 5,344 ✭✭✭✭✭
    The level of service (Priority 2-day, First Class, Parcel Post, etc.) is completely and utterly irrelevant with Registered mail. The extra security and logging is a manual task and takes time. Processing Registered mail is usually low on the priority scale and often gets pushed to the back of the pile in the responsible postal worker's work day. Relax, it will get there...

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    SAM5969SAM5969 Posts: 1,217 ✭✭✭
    I sent two shipments Registered + 2 day priority the Monday before Labor Day (8/26)

    A. They didn't track at all
    B. One arrived Tues 9/3. the other arrived Wed. 9/4 (6 and 7 business days respectively)

    I was not happy at paying for the 2 day priority but at least they did finally arrive at their (separate destinations)
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    LindeDadLindeDad Posts: 18,766 ✭✭✭✭✭
    If you want trackable use Express mail. I find the speed is worth the cost.
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    BAJJERFANBAJJERFAN Posts: 31,690 ✭✭✭✭✭


    << <i>If you want trackable use Express mail. I find the speed is worth the cost. >>




    It's worth it only if speed is of the essence or the other party is willing to pay for it. At least to me.
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    BAJJERFANBAJJERFAN Posts: 31,690 ✭✭✭✭✭


    << <i>I sent two shipments Registered + 2 day priority the Monday before Labor Day (8/26)

    A. They didn't track at all
    B. One arrived Tues 9/3. the other arrived Wed. 9/4 (6 and 7 business days respectively)

    I was not happy at paying for the 2 day priority but at least they did finally arrive at their (separate destinations) >>



    Priority is only a default service when a first class package weighs more than 13 ounces. The delivery time for priority is only an estimate and not any kind of guarantee.
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    derrybderryb Posts: 38,633 ✭✭✭✭✭


    << <i>I sent two shipments Registered + 2 day priority the Monday before Labor Day (8/26)

    A. They didn't track at all
    B. One arrived Tues 9/3. the other arrived Wed. 9/4 (6 and 7 business days respectively)

    I was not happy at paying for the 2 day priority but at least they did finally arrive at their (separate destinations) >>


    Never pay extra for registered priority, it still travels at registered speed. If item is 13 oz. or more it has to go at the priority rate, even if registered - you have no choice. You can choose priority registered for less than 13 ozs. but you are wasting your money on the difference between registered priority rate and registered first class rate. I always specify first class registered at the counter (unless it is in a priority box) and let the clerk determine if it has to go at the priority rate. Flat rate priority boxes for heavy shipments (bullion) can save you money (on weight) if sending registered. I also believe registered is the only USPS class of mailing that will allow a claim on insured bullion.

    Governments can print currency. Only the people can print faith in it — and they’re running low on ink.

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    BAJJERFANBAJJERFAN Posts: 31,690 ✭✭✭✭✭
    One would think that as many times as this has been brought up, discussed, beaten to death, etc. and so on and so forth that everyone would be in tune. Apparently not.
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    goldengolden Posts: 10,556 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Don't worry, be happy!
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    mbogomanmbogoman Posts: 5,344 ✭✭✭✭✭


    << <i>One would think that as many times as this has been brought up, discussed, beaten to death, etc. and so on and so forth that everyone would be in tune. Apparently not. >>



    That's what I really, really, REALLY wanted to say, but, for some reason, I held back...

    mbogoman

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    NookerNooker Posts: 634
    thanks for all your comments. I'll calm down a bit now . . .

    and I did a bit of "research" here on the forum, reading about lost shipments, how they were sent, etc, and that made me send Registered. The priority was a Flat Rate box, and for the weight, was required.

    cheers!

    Nooker
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    BAJJERFANBAJJERFAN Posts: 31,690 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Updates?

    FWIW here is tracking info for a registered mail shipment that should get delivered today. There appears to be no rhyme or reason for how much detail is included in the tracking.

    RE123456987US
    Priority Mail 2-Day™
    Depart USPS Sort Facility
    September 16, 2013
    WEST COLUMBIA, SC 29172
    Scheduled Delivery Day:
    September 11, 2013
    Registered Mail™
    Processed through USPS Sort Facility
    September 15, 2013, 6:41 am
    WEST COLUMBIA, SC 29172
    Processed through USPS Sort Facility
    September 11, 2013, 12:09 am
    BARRY, IL 62312
    Processed through USPS Sort Facility
    September 10, 2013, 10:53 pm
    KANSAS CITY, MO 64121
    Depart USPS Sort Facility
    September 10, 2013
    KANSAS CITY, MO 64121
    Dispatched to Sort Facility
    September 9, 2013, 9:00 am
    AMES, IA 50010
    Acceptance
    September 9, 2013, 9:00 am
    AMES, IA 50010
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    NookerNooker Posts: 634
    finally delivered yesterday (1 week after shipping). I've learned a valuable lesson, which is that registered takes longer, even if you send Priority.

    Thanks for all your inputs!

    Nooker
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    Delivered
    September 16, 2013, 9:16 am
    NEWPORT BEACH, CA 92658
    Scheduled Delivery Day:
    September 11, 2013


    Registered Mail™


    Sorting Complete
    September 16, 2013, 8:10 am
    NEWPORT BEACH, CA 92658

    Arrival at Unit
    September 16, 2013, 7:18 am
    NEWPORT BEACH, CA 92658

    Depart USPS Sort Facility
    September 9, 2013
    SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94188

    Processed at USPS Origin Sort Facility
    September 9, 2013, 5:17 pm
    SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94188

    Dispatched to Sort Facility
    September 9, 2013, 3:03 pm
    SUNNYVALE, CA 94089

    Acceptance
    September 9, 2013, 12:51 pm
    SUNNYVALE, CA 94089

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