I had a similar experience once, years ago, except it was probably my fault. It was the first time I tried using a FedEx account, printing out the form, putting

I had a similar experience once, years ago, except it was probably my fault. It was the first time I tried using a FedEx account, printing out the form, putting in the clear sleeve, attaching it to the box, etc. I suspect I didn't get the sleeve attached correctly, but it eventually (somehow) made its way back to me a month or so later. I sympathize with the poster's frustration with the bureaucracy and confusing account situations. While I know people who are FedEx experts and have no problem jumping through their hoops, since my issue I've stuck to paying the extra few bucks to have someone at a FedEx (or UPS) retail store handle the shipping, in the hopes that this improves my chances of success. I'm guessing that the package ended up in Mississippi because FedEx's main hub is in Memphis, TN very close to the MS state line. There are several big warehouses just over the state line, and maybe FedEx uses such a facility for packages that are in limbo.