Two years ago, I ordered a package from the U.K. I'll never forget it. It was two pounds and shipped using the cheapest service from Royal Mail, the U.K. equivalent of the USPS. It arrived at my house in New York, alllll the way across the Atlantic, three days later. I was in awe of the efficiency.
Typically, I have items shipped using the United States Postal Service, which is decent enough, but a few days ago, I had the (dis)pleasure of using UPS. I ordered a package from Canada. Yes, Canada is technically a foreign country, but the warehouse that I ordered the package from is about a two hour drive from my home (keep in mind NY borders Canada). Shipping date: December 28. Status: In Transit On Time. Scheduled Delivery Date: January 7.
I am a patient man, and waiting a week for a package is no problem, but for a private company like UPS (which only delivers packages) to stay in business when so much better competition exists (both private and public) baffles me.
Moral: Don't use UPS if you have the choice, they suck at the one job they do.
Typically, I have items shipped using the United States Postal Service, which is decent enough, but a few days ago, I had the (dis)pleasure of using UPS. I ordered a package from Canada. Yes, Canada is technically a foreign country, but the warehouse that I ordered the package from is about a two hour drive from my home (keep in mind NY borders Canada). Shipping date: December 28. Status: In Transit On Time. Scheduled Delivery Date: January 7.
I am a patient man, and waiting a week for a package is no problem, but for a private company like UPS (which only delivers packages) to stay in business when so much better competition exists (both private and public) baffles me.
Moral: Don't use UPS if you have the choice, they suck at the one job they do.
