Postal Letter

USPS shipping question?

Hi guys, i made a purchase of ebay recently, the sellers shipping method was stated as Expedited Flat Rate Shipping Service, i got a e-mail with confirmation number stating it had left the facility on the 20th, which was friday, i didn recieve the item on saturday so im hoping i will recieve it on monday, i checked the USPS website, i input the zip codes and box size, and it said the shipping time was 2 days, so im asking, is it always 2 days or is that just an estimate? because the other shipping times were listed as 6 days, and im pretty sure its not going to take 6 days because the ebay sellers feedback all says FAST SHIPPING. So anyone have any experience with this?

Public Comments

1. Things get screwed up and may take a day or two extra on occasions. Unless you got like a one day over night extra shipping thing then you cant complain, just wait.
2. First, when an eBay seller says "Fast Shipping" he means that he will ship the item quickly. No eBay seller can guarantee the delivery time because that is outside his control. Also, except for Express Mail, all delivery times are estimates. Parcel post has been horrendous this year, sometimes taking a month for delivery. A postal service employee told me it could take six weeks. Finally, flat rate shipping service means that the seller didn't select a delivery type in his listing. It would be reasonable for you to write to the seller and ask when and how the item will be shipped. Also ask if there is a tracking number. Good luck. Larry (eBay Power Seller)
3. If it was sent using USPS Priority Mail you will have it in 2-3 Days. If it was sent parcel post you will get it in 6-10 days.