Posts by Justin Foster45

Chloe Moore65 said:Can someone explain how this works when I ship something COD? For example, if I'd normally pay for shipping via UPS $5.00 and I charge the buyer that much for postage, but the item itself is priced at $10, if I list it as "buyer pays $15 upon delivery," do I still have to pay the postage out of pocket at the post office? I know the buyer doesn't pay the standard $15 rate, but rather $53, but I'm wondering if there's an upfront fee I need to cover and how much that would be.

You have to pay the shipping.
It’ll be either $21.60 or maybe even less since it's a low value (I think around $5.25). Either way, you can't really ship it without covering the postage yourself first...

Walter James said:So, exactly seven days ago, I sent out a package weighing about 11 pounds via COD, and the total including shipping was $75.
The thing is, it hasn't reached the recipient yet, and I'm positive the address was written correctly.

Does anyone know what might be causing this? Anyone had similar experiences? What should I do??? 😢

Thanks.

Try filing a missing mail search with the USPS, but I think you have to wait at least 14 days.
Where were you sending it? Sometimes if it's going to a remote island or somewhere rural, it takes forever to arrive...

It depends on when they sent it... but I don't think it should take more than two days.

Elizabeth Brown90 said:Where can I pick up some twine for tying packages? I'm not letting them use $3.25 for a twenty-second job, even if I have to drive all the way to Columbus myself to deliver it. I think they'll insist on it being wrapped with twine since the package is large, and otherwise, I just don't let them wrap my stuff.

Try a grocery store, Target, a bookstore, or even a hardware store like Home Depot.😉

Btw, did you ever get that issue with your bank account sorted out?
I'm really curious what ended up being the problem.

Megan Ward98 said:girl, thank you, that really helped soothe my nerves... I know I probably sound like a kid, but I just care so much about this getting to its destination.
thx! 🙂

Don't worry, it'll get there.
Plus, if you sent it via UPS, you have that tracking confirmation, so if it doesn't show up, you can just file a claim.

But either way, expect it to arrive sometime today.😉

Megan Ward98 said:Guys, help!

I dropped off a package last Friday at noon at the post office in Virginia Beach. It's headed to Washington, D.C. They told me it should arrive by Tuesday.
It was really important to me that it got there by Tuesday—today.
But nope, it’s still not here.

What have you all experienced? How long does it usually take on this route?
I really hope I'm not having such bad luck that my most important package of the year actually gets lost...😢 I'm just hoping the weekend is the reason for the delay...

It'll probably show up today.
Keep in mind, if you sent it on Friday, it likely didn't even leave the post office until Monday. It was supposed to be there yesterday, but man... sometimes it takes three days just to get across town for me, so... that's the mail for you.🙄👎

Elizabeth Brown90 said:I know about that one too, but it looks like they're looking for something else since this isn't cutting it for them...

I'm not sure what else they could possibly want. 🤷
Just enter that and then your account number. That should be it.
They might eventually ask for a verification call or something, but you can probably get through without it.

Elizabeth Brown90 said:Girls, I need help fast!!!!!
What's the routing number for Chase Bank?
A friend wants to send me some cash via the Post Office, but they're asking for that Chase info...

2360000

Elizabeth Brown90 said:How much does it cost to make a deposit into a checking account at a post office? Besides having to buy the deposit slip, is there an extra fee and how much is it?

$1.75 via the deposit slip.

Angela Flores76 said:And the best part? My local USPS branch never carries stuff like yellow padded envelopes, those lined ones for addresses, or even packing tape. They demand all of it, so I have to wander around town like an idiot just trying to find tape that actually matches what they want.🙄

This is what gets to me the most!!
Ugh...

The other day, I tried to buy a bubble mailer at the post office because I had something urgent to send. They didn't have any.
So, I just used an old one I had at home. It already had an address on it from before, so I just made a new label and slapped it right over the old one...

BUT!!
No, apparently you can't just wrap something in any random paper and mail it, blah blah blah... I’m standing there explaining myself like an idiot, but she just doesn't believe me that it's a valid envelope!
Just because it isn't that specific yellow color and has some company logo on the back.
Then she tells me, "Fine, I'll give you a different one, just send it like that."
Since I was in such a rush to get this sent, I just said fine.
Then, when she charged me $2.00 for the smallest envelope possible, she refused to give me a receipt and wouldn't refund the package.
Honestly, I felt like losing it!

Carol Kim14 said:So, after all that trouble buying those beat-up Converse, 😢 I get hit with USPS issues on top of everything else. 👎
I check my mailbox this morning, and what do I find? The package is ripped open, unpacked, and the original envelope is just gone. Nothing. 😲 And don't even get me started on the fact that part of my order is missing entirely. 👎 I’m honestly speechless. It's awful. 😢 I have never dealt with anything this bad from the postal service in my life. A total disaster. 👎 ,.-

customer.service@usps.com (USPS Headquarters)
Send him an email; he's the one in charge of handling complaints and resolving these kinds of incidents. He’s always been responsive in the past, so give it a shot.
Just explain the whole situation in detail. You've got nothing to lose.

Jason Newman36 said:If I use cash on delivery, when do I actually get the money and how much is shipping?

Shipping for what would normally be $14.40 comes out to $21.60.
The funds usually hit my account a day or two after they pick up the package.

Hmm... maybe she sent it as a package? Or, more likely, it was just a really heavy envelope.

rapidrider3 said:I have a question, but I don't really have the energy right now to hunt for a similar example on here.

I'm selling something, and someone just asked if they can pay cash on delivery.

I've done it before, but I'd honestly much rather they just use a bank transfer or Venmo.

Any advice?

I'm not sure I follow—are you the seller?

Either way, you aren't going to lose anything here.
If they transfer the money directly, it's in your account. If they pay COD, the mail carrier brings the cash to you. It really just comes down to what works best for them.
The only thing is shipping is $14.40 for a regular package, but if it's COD, it'll be $21.60...

No. From what they explained to me (and I’m definitely no expert here), they’re staying the criminal proceedings, so instead of jail time, my penalty is just counseling. Plus, if the criminal case wraps up before the misdemeanor one, then the misdemeanor charge gets dropped too...
Like I said, I'm totally out of my element here.
But when I called the judge from the misdemeanor court yesterday, she thought the whole thing sounded perfectly reasonable (so I guess it's possible), but the issue is she never actually received the official paperwork or notice.

Hi everyone. I’m not sure if anyone else has dealt with this before, but I really need some help.

Back in 2007, I got caught with marijuana. It turned into a whole legal ordeal involving social services and everything else...
Since I was just barely an adult and had a clean record, I had two choices: fight it and risk a massive fine or jail time, OR plead guilty, complete 3-6 months of counseling at a rehab center, and submit weekly drug tests to have the charges dropped. Naturally, I took the second option.
On March 4, 2008, I signed my plea in court, and the prosecutor told me that once I finished my requirements, the case against me would be dismissed. I did everything I was supposed to do and honestly just put it behind me.
Then, out of nowhere, I get a notice at my house with bills for $1733 because I've been declared guilty 😳
When I reached out to the judge who handled the case, she said she never received any paperwork to dismiss the proceedings.
My deadline to appeal is this coming Monday. To prove anything, I need to find a copy of my original plea agreement.
The social worker assigned to my case isn't even working there anymore. Plus, I can't get a replacement contact until late next week.
The prosecutor I signed everything with is on vacation, and nobody else will give me any information.
I can't even get a hold of the counselor I saw back then...

WHAT AM I SUPPOSED TO DO NOW???

Sorry if this is a long post or if I'm in the wrong sub, but I am seriously frustrated.
It's not even about the money; I just don't want a criminal record for something I've already paid for and finished...

Where can I find those bubble mailers? I'm guessing a bookstore, but honestly... I have no clue 😁

Brenda Johnson86 said:..does anyone know where I can pick up some stretch wrap for packing boxes?
..I could maybe grab some thinner stuff from home, or??
😕 I know this sounds silly, but 😂

If you're going to need it more often, you can just head to Home Depot 😁 and get a standard roll of shrink wrap. They'll give you a massive roll for about $4.00...

I'm just wondering why one shift doesn't charge me anything for COD paper slips (even though I'm sending about five packages), but the next shift hits me with a $0.50 fee. Honestly, I don't care about the change, I was just curious...

Haha, you meet all kinds. There’s this one lady near my place in Chicago who acts like she’s the CEO of JPMorgan Chase or something. Like, excuse me? I can't even get a reply from her if I message her while she's busy writing something.
btw, quick question. Do they actually charge you for those forms you have to fill out when sending stuff via certified mail or COD?