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I agree completely. I usually have the most problems with packages delivered through the US Postal Service and I haven't had any problems to speak of with Amaz

I agree completely. I usually have the most problems with packages delivered through the US Postal Service and I haven't had any problems to speak of with Amazon delivery.

tracker1 10y ago
When I lived outside a major metro area for a couple years (Prescott Valley, AZ for reference), the USPS was horrible there, packages sitting on the mailbox in the rain, delivered literally blocks/streets off of both the address by number and street name... There were a dozen or so times a year we'd get someone else's packages. Actually getting packages from USPS was under 50%. I started having stuff delivered to work, as it was more reliable. And I panicked when I read about USPS doing last mile delivery for other carriers. I haven't had that near as much in town, but USPS is my absolute last choice in the space.
- lutorm 10y ago
  Here in Hawaii, USPS has been at least as good as any of the other companies, while charging a fraction of the cost. We're talking 1/4 the cost or less, and delivery from most places on the mainland in usually 3 days, maybe 4.
  - tracker1 10y ago
    It will vary greatly by area... I haven't had any issues in the Phoenix area... There are still a lot of neighborhoods in Phoenix that still have their mailboxes at the house, not the curb. Though I have friends farther out in newer neighborhoods that have less than great experiences.
matwood 10y ago
This completely. If I order from Amazon and it shows them handing it to USPS, I email/call right away because odds are I will not get the package. I complained to the postmaster multiple times. Although, as a typical gov. employee, he just laughed and said we do what we want, it is your neighborhoods problem. Eventually the whole neighborhood got together and made some changes happen. It is still not perfect, but better.
jaynos 10y ago
USPS is the only carrier that has claimed to deliver a package on the correct day, then actually deliver the next day.--My 2 cent anecdote.

I agree completely. I usually have the most problems with packages delivered through the US Postal Service and I haven't had any problems to speak of with Amazon delivery.

tracker1 10y ago

When I lived outside a major metro area for a couple years (Prescott Valley, AZ for reference), the USPS was horrible there, packages sitting on the mailbox in the rain, delivered literally blocks/streets off of both the address by number and street name... There were a dozen or so times a year we'd get someone else's packages. Actually getting packages from USPS was under 50%. I started having stuff delivered to work, as it was more reliable. And I panicked when I read about USPS doing last mile delivery for other carriers. I haven't had that near as much in town, but USPS is my absolute last choice in the space.

lutorm 10y ago
Here in Hawaii, USPS has been at least as good as any of the other companies, while charging a fraction of the cost. We're talking 1/4 the cost or less, and delivery from most places on the mainland in usually 3 days, maybe 4.
- tracker1 10y ago
  It will vary greatly by area... I haven't had any issues in the Phoenix area... There are still a lot of neighborhoods in Phoenix that still have their mailboxes at the house, not the curb. Though I have friends farther out in newer neighborhoods that have less than great experiences.

matwood 10y ago

This completely. If I order from Amazon and it shows them handing it to USPS, I email/call right away because odds are I will not get the package. I complained to the postmaster multiple times. Although, as a typical gov. employee, he just laughed and said we do what we want, it is your neighborhoods problem. Eventually the whole neighborhood got together and made some changes happen. It is still not perfect, but better.

jaynos 10y ago

USPS is the only carrier that has claimed to deliver a package on the correct day, then actually deliver the next day.--My 2 cent anecdote.