posted on October 18, 2002 08:08:26 AM
Since parcel post isn't a top priority with the USPS it will probably take a little longer. I think it took my package over 6 days from Wisconsin to Texas.
posted on October 18, 2002 08:10:14 AM
It shound take 5-7 working days but is not uncommon to take a few extra days. Remember Monday was an extra non working day. So if it was sent 11 days ago that may only be 8 working days. I wouldn't start getting excited yet.
posted on October 18, 2002 08:59:49 AM
Don't get excited or worry for 14 working days. I sent heavy camera to a suburb of LA which is 175 miles away. It took 15 days, I could walked it there in half the time.
posted on October 18, 2002 01:11:52 PM
seeing how this last Monday was an Holiday for the postal workers my poor postal carrier is trying to catch up on Tuesday she was still out there at 8pm Wedesday till 6pm Thursday till 5pm I shipped a parcel post a few weeks ago and it took 15 days according to the DC
posted on October 18, 2002 06:44:20 PM
"parcel post.. how long"
As long as it takes.
Seriously.
I don't even entertain these questions from my buyers. Parcel Post (or First Class, which is what I use) has no service guarantee. There are service *standards*, but a service standard and $2.50 these days will buy you a latte.
My buyers always have the option of paying for Express Mail, as lousy a service as that is, which does have a service guarantee. If they opt for the much cheaper First Class, it'll be there when it gets there.
posted on October 19, 2002 04:56:45 AMFUNNY QUIRK: do NOT use Parcel Post for items weighing LESS than 1 lbs!
Example: 11oz package from FL to CA costs $2.67 via FIRST CLASS & gets there quicker VS $3.75 for PARCEL POST which takes 10 days or more to the COAST WITH THE OCEAN ON THE WRONG SIDE OF THE STREET!
