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In reply to the discussion: So the Post Office Whipped UPS and FedEx in terms of delivering packages for Christmas 2013 [View all]BobUp
(347 posts)having a dissenting viewpoint?
why?
I hope people realize the FEDEX has a contract with USPS, and when you purchase something one day before the holiday that there's virtually no chance items will be delivered the next day.
http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-04-23/fedex-to-fly-mail-for-postal-service-for-10-5-billion.html
If people want their merchandise delivered the next day, choose a reputable expediter like DHL, Tri-State, or some outfit that guarantees next day delivery. Even USPS's Express Mail doesn't guarantee overnight service.
How much more does it cost than cheap express mail or FEDEX? If you have to ask, you cannot afford it.
Best thing to do if people want their gifts delivered on time, is to order well in advance of a holiday. If anyone ordered anything online or over the phone, and the seller claimed items are shipped via FEDEX, there's a good chance your package was handed off to USPS to deliver.