This is true. I recently learned from a supplier that FedEx Ground and FedEx (other) are different entities, and this is becoming a big problem for the FedEx brand. The problem is that as consumers, we can’t control who the supplier chooses as their carrier. Here’s hoping they get that sorted, because UPS is eating their lunch right now (in my opinion).
> On Aug 4, 2024, at 5:44 PM, Pastor Allen <pastorall...@gmail.com> wrote: > > I've been told that it's FedEx Ground that is horrendously bad - and this > matches my experience. The FedEx corporation, up until recently, used > subcontractors for that part of their business. They are currently > restructuring that part of their business, given it's awful track record. > > Fedex overnight is an entirely separate operation, using FedEx employees, and > has a much better track record. > > Even so, I always tell vendors that if they ate shipping something to us, > they should avoid FedEx at all costs. > > -Allen Vander Meulen > Sent from my iPhone > >> On Aug 4, 2024, at 16:59, Sara Mattes <samat...@gmail.com> wrote: >> >> FedEx is the worst! >> Packages are left everywhere except the covered front porch… esp if it’s >> raining then left where that are guaranteed to get soaked. >> Avoid mail order if it uses FedEx! >> Sent from my iPhone >> >>> On Aug 4, 2024, at 1:59 PM, Gmail <mariannamacl...@gmail.com> wrote: >>> >>> I’ve actually had this happen with FedEx packages left inside my mailbox >>> about 4 times. FedEx knows they are not supposed to leave packages inside >>> the mailbox. I have complained each time and filed a missing package >>> report. In all cases the package got returned to fed ex and eventually >>> redelivered 1-3 weeks later. >>> >>> It’s annoying for sure but it’s really fed ex who are at fault. >>> >>> Marianna >>> >>>> On Aug 4, 2024, at 9:18 AM, Laura Glynn <mslc...@gmail.com> wrote: >>>> >>>> >>>> Thank you Katie! >>>> >>>> I have countless packages delivered, many are left in my mail box by >>>> delivery persons other than usps >>>> >>>> Nothing has gone astray >>>> >>>> My mailman always delivers usps packages to my door >>>> >>>> >>>> They are amazing >>>> >>>> I think there must have been a big miscommunication or misunderstanding >>>> behind your problems >>>> >>>> Laura Glynn >>>> >>>> Tower Road >>>> On Sat, Aug 3, 2024 at 8:08 PM Lido Bigelow <lidob...@gmail.com >>>> <mailto:lidob...@gmail.com>> wrote: >>>>> I’m glad to hear you were able to get your package back. >>>>> >>>>> Did you ever think that the USPS carrier thought it was out going mail? I >>>>> cannot imagine they look at packages left in mailboxes to see if the >>>>> package belongs to you. If the carrier “stole” your mail I do not believe >>>>> they would have brought it to the post office. >>>>> >>>>> You are one house on your carriers route. Until you have done their job >>>>> let’s show some respect. Stating that your USPS carrier stole your mail >>>>> is a serious allegation. >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> Katie >>>>> One kind word can change someone's day! >>>>> >>>>> > On Aug 3, 2024, at 6:35 PM, Nicholas Ribush <nickrib...@gmail.com >>>>> > <mailto:nickrib...@gmail.com>> wrote: >>>>> > >>>>> > >>>>> > Dear All, >>>>> > >>>>> > I had a package delivered by a courier service and they made the >>>>> > mistake of leaving it in our mailbox. They even took a photo of it as >>>>> > proof (see below). But they didn't notify me of the delivery. So a week >>>>> > later when I went online to see what was going on I found that it had >>>>> > been delivered, à la aforementioned photo. Obviously I hadn't seen it >>>>> > in our mailbox. >>>>> > >>>>> > We've had a couple of other issues with our mailman's pedantry, and I >>>>> > don't know if it was the same one here, but remembering that only USPS >>>>> > is supposed to leave stuff in mailboxes, I wondered if he had seen it >>>>> > there when doing his delivery and confiscated it, perhaps in a >>>>> > righteous fit of pique. >>>>> > >>>>> > So, after a bit of unfruitful back and forth with the Lincoln PO >>>>> > counter staff, I asked if it was possible that the mailman had indeed >>>>> > confiscated it and, as a kind of trophy, taken it back to home base. >>>>> > And sure enough, in some kind of black hole tub in the back, there it >>>>> > was. Of course, they were not going to tell me. I guess eventually it >>>>> > would have been returned to sender (in China) or destroyed or...who >>>>> > knows what? >>>>> > >>>>> > All this to say, if you did not receive your courier-delivered package >>>>> > yet you're given photographic evidence that it was delivered, see if it >>>>> > was put into your mailbox and stolen by the PO! >>>>> > >>>>> > n. >>>>> > >>>>> > <image.png> >>>>> > >>>>> > >>>>> > -- >>>>> > The LincolnTalk mailing list. >>>>> > To post, send mail to Lincoln@lincolntalk.org >>>>> > <mailto:Lincoln@lincolntalk.org>. >>>>> > Browse the archives at >>>>> > https://pairlist9.pair.net/mailman/private/lincoln/. >>>>> > Change your subscription settings at >>>>> > https://pairlist9.pair.net/mailman/listinfo/lincoln. >>>>> > >>>>> -- >>>>> The LincolnTalk mailing list. >>>>> To post, send mail to Lincoln@lincolntalk.org >>>>> <mailto:Lincoln@lincolntalk.org>. >>>>> Browse the archives at >>>>> https://pairlist9.pair.net/mailman/private/lincoln/. >>>>> Change your subscription settings at >>>>> https://pairlist9.pair.net/mailman/listinfo/lincoln. >>>>> >>>> -- >>>> The LincolnTalk mailing list. >>>> To post, send mail to Lincoln@lincolntalk.org. >>>> Browse the archives at https://pairlist9.pair.net/mailman/private/lincoln/. >>>> Change your subscription settings at >>>> https://pairlist9.pair.net/mailman/listinfo/lincoln. >>>> >>> -- >>> The LincolnTalk mailing list. >>> To post, send mail to Lincoln@lincolntalk.org. >>> Browse the archives at https://pairlist9.pair.net/mailman/private/lincoln/. >>> Change your subscription settings at >>> https://pairlist9.pair.net/mailman/listinfo/lincoln. >>> >> -- >> The LincolnTalk mailing list. >> To post, send mail to Lincoln@lincolntalk.org. >> Browse the archives at https://pairlist9.pair.net/mailman/private/lincoln/. >> Change your subscription settings at >> https://pairlist9.pair.net/mailman/listinfo/lincoln. >> > -- > The LincolnTalk mailing list. > To post, send mail to Lincoln@lincolntalk.org. > Browse the archives at https://pairlist9.pair.net/mailman/private/lincoln/. > Change your subscription settings at > https://pairlist9.pair.net/mailman/listinfo/lincoln. >
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