Mine that was lost in May was. They sent me another one that was actually delivered.
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Fed up with FedEx tracking!
- Thread starter GreyBeard
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A fed ex delivery in todays world is definitely some anxiety inducing event. Especially if your expecting a new bass or amp. I know this time of year is busy but this is probably a big time for inside job thefts too. I’m sure the actual walk in music stores have nightmare stories they could tell us as well with Fed ex deliveries
I always find that interesting as well. Same here. Fedex is a way better experience.
I had a package from FedEx take an extra week+ to arrive. FedEx is moving at a snails pace right now. I’d not lose hope, yet.
Yup, but mine's flip-flopped over here...UPS is who you want shipping your package, however they charge a boatload compared to the others. FedEx store is also a place where you shouldn't go if you're in a hurry. I'm reminded of the PopCopy skit from Chappelle's Show every time I head there lol.
Same here. I thought it was just me. I had 2 Fedex packages stuck in Ohio for over a week. Finally got them after waiting over 2 weeks after order date. Glad I ordered Xmas gifts the week after Thanksgiving.
I always have FedEx deliveries delivered to the closest FedEx store.
That way if there are any issues it's all on them.
I’ve got a wild story. I had an amp cover I ordered from sweetwater delivered to my local Walgreens since they deal with Fed ex. The store manager sent it back on the truck and sweetwater had to send me another one.
Man, it sucks when tracking is whacking. Hope you get your new bass soon and in flawless cond.
I heard on the radio yesterday, they (i cannot say who) is weighing the idea of privatizing the USPS. Supposedly they spent like a gazillion dollars last year.
I heard on the radio yesterday, they (i cannot say who) is weighing the idea of privatizing the USPS. Supposedly they spent like a gazillion dollars last year.
In my area UPS is the most reliable. FedEx has been a little less reliable, and they seem to like ignoring any signature requirements. Last year my new Stingray Special was left leaning against the garage door without any notification despite requiring a signature. Same thing with several new laptops recently. Kind of defeats the supposed security of signing for it if the FedEx driver can just mark it signed. But USPS is faaaaaar worse. Every time I order something and see a USPS tracking number, I cringe and lower my expectations significantly.
Anytime I order gear from Sweetwater they always send it Fed Ex unless it's a real small package (UPS then) so I make sure it's sent for pickup to a Fed Ex store since they are the ONLY company that I've had packages stolen BY THE DELIVERY DRIVERS and that's is a no brainer as to why it happens. They contract a TON of their delivery and it's obvious when you see over half of your fed ex packages delivered by people not in a Fed Ex uniform.
Sending it to a store might not improve the tracking, but you won't be crawling up a wall worrying about porch pirates or poopy contracted out delivery drivers.
Sending it to a store might not improve the tracking, but you won't be crawling up a wall worrying about porch pirates or poopy contracted out delivery drivers.
Free Sweetwater is now using another delivery service shipping from further West to the East. Terrible tracking info and slow. Still love my Unituners though.
I got notices
within the last 2weeks)
Signature required.
Expected delivery Friday(a week away for a 5 day residential delivery ) the next day after that notice: Saturday : Scheduled Delivery Monday by end of day.
3 pm Monday: scheduled Delivery Tuesday Between 11-2 , at 12, Tuesday by end of Day.
9pm Tuesday: no update!?
Call and have it held.
Pick it up (1 hour and 40 miles away)
Signature required: they think I’m going to sit and wait a full week with these “scheduled “ delivery notices, and then miss it ( even though I’m home) and have a ring camera! Then tell me I have to wait another day, spend 2 hours and 10.00 in gas to get my product anywhere CLOSE to the (5 day) delivery window.
UPS tracking and speed is FAR better in my location.
within the last 2weeks)Signature required.
Expected delivery Friday(a week away for a 5 day residential delivery ) the next day after that notice: Saturday : Scheduled Delivery Monday by end of day.
3 pm Monday: scheduled Delivery Tuesday Between 11-2 , at 12, Tuesday by end of Day.
9pm Tuesday: no update!?
Call and have it held.
Pick it up (1 hour and 40 miles away)
Signature required: they think I’m going to sit and wait a full week with these “scheduled “ delivery notices, and then miss it ( even though I’m home) and have a ring camera! Then tell me I have to wait another day, spend 2 hours and 10.00 in gas to get my product anywhere CLOSE to the (5 day) delivery window.
UPS tracking and speed is FAR better in my location.
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Alkali Ike
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I'm waiting on a Zzounds order shipped with Fedex. It was supposed to come Sunday then Monday then today, Thursday. They have a new map feature that shows where the driver is. It showed the driver was about 10 miles away. That was at 11:00 am. Now, at 4:00 pm, the map shows the driver is about 40 miles away and heading for the barn, I assume. Tonight, I'll get an e-mail saying they tried to deliver the package but nobody was home and they will try again tomorrow.
Ebay tells you your package is coming in 10 days and it gets there in 3 to 4 days. SMH. Amazon is right 9+ times out of 10. Hell, even when Home Depot says one day delivery, it comes the next day.
