Postal Letter

I have a question about USPS Priority International shipping?

Hi, So I brought a package (Large Flat Rate Box) to the Post Office December 8th, and had it shipped to England from here in New York, for about $53.00. Anyway, supposedly it should take 6-10 days for a package to get to it's destination (Priority). It's now the 19th of December and the person I sent the package to still hasn't gotten anything. Since no actual tracking information is available, they just give you a "Delivery Confirmation" number. So I called the USPS today, used the "Tracking Number" and apparently there is no record of the package, yet. Right now I'm concerned: Is it too early for me to be trying to obtain information? Should I be worried that my package isn't going to get there or time for Christmas? Or is it just lost somewhere? Any information or input would be greatly appreciated! Thank you. -Tara

Public Comments

1. You have to remember that it's shipping season right now. USPS, customs, and Royal Post all have a lot to sort through so it's going to take awhile longer than usual. As long as the customs forms are filled out properly, it shouldn't be that much longer. If she doesn't have it in about a week, have her call her local Royal Post. In my experience they fail to notify people about packages quite often.
2. My experience is it can take up to 2 months for an international package to be delivered. You can track the package up to the time it leaves the U.S., after that, there is no way to track the package. The amount of time it takes depends on when the destination country can run it through customs. In the Christmas Season when packages and goods equal the rest of the years shipping, expect long delays.