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

Nooker · September 12, 2013 2:07PM

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

Goldbully · September 12, 2013 2:11PM

This situation is most unusual.
2 Day Priority is golden......get on the phone now!!!

TomB · September 12, 2013 2:13PM

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

commoncents05 · September 12, 2013 2:17PM

<< 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

zas107 · September 12, 2013 2:18PM

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.

blu62vette · September 12, 2013 2:19PM

Registered does not track. I have the same thing right now on a big group of DMPL's I cant wait to see.

Bochiman · September 12, 2013 2:44PM

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.

coinguy1989 · September 12, 2013 8:06PM

<< 

<< 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.

RYK · September 12, 2013 8:31PM

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.

derryb · September 12, 2013 10:05PM

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.

BAJJERFAN · September 12, 2013 10:37PM

<< 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.

mbogoman · September 12, 2013 10:44PM

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...

SAM5969 · September 12, 2013 11:55PM

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)

LindeDad · September 13, 2013 12:02AM

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

BAJJERFAN · September 13, 2013 12:12AM

<< 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.

BAJJERFAN · September 13, 2013 12:16AM

<< 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.

derryb · September 13, 2013 1:36AM

<< 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.

BAJJERFAN · September 13, 2013 1:41AM

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.

golden · September 13, 2013 2:07AM

Don't worry, be happy!

mbogoman · September 13, 2013 2:42AM

<< 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...

Nooker · September 13, 2013 3:08AM

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

BAJJERFAN · September 17, 2013 1:01AM

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

Nooker · September 17, 2013 1:14AM

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

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

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