CookieCatzSo recently I purchased this little angel ITEM #151398 from BigBadToystore(More than likely wont use them often, they're a little pricey.). I was excited that they still had her in stock and at a decent price plus it's a early Birthday gift for myself. This is my first time receiving an order from them. After realizing their U.S. based I was a little excited because my package will come here quicker then most of my other orders, but then I realized I only selected one of their shipping methods: UPS Ground. After payment was processed and I realized that, I'm almost sure I had a stroke. Why you ask? I'm not sure if anyone else feels the same but when I hear the words/terms "UPS" "UPS Man" I get the chills and panic about my package being man handled like trash.
(Accurate representation of how I think my package is being handled.)
And why is that? Anytime I've had a UPS man deliver a package in the past it was a huge chunk of man meat, stomping towards my door and spurting out my name as if he was calling me for some sort of military protocol. I'm more than likely worrying too much but I've never had UPS handle any of my figures. I know that anywhere could handle your packages like crap but these meaty men have me worried.
Ever had a bad experience with UPS? Or with your postmaster at all? Where your package was destroyed on arrival?
And what shipping method do you usually prefer to use?
(Since I barely order local(unless it's my private seller) I usually order overseas and always use Airmail or EMS.)
(Accurate representation of how I think my package is being handled.)
And why is that? Anytime I've had a UPS man deliver a package in the past it was a huge chunk of man meat, stomping towards my door and spurting out my name as if he was calling me for some sort of military protocol. I'm more than likely worrying too much but I've never had UPS handle any of my figures. I know that anywhere could handle your packages like crap but these meaty men have me worried.
Ever had a bad experience with UPS? Or with your postmaster at all? Where your package was destroyed on arrival?
And what shipping method do you usually prefer to use?
(Since I barely order local(unless it's my private seller) I usually order overseas and always use Airmail or EMS.)
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That's a major relief!! Also interesting to meet a collector who works on mail.
However, I must admit that the longest shipping times I get when I order something from US via USPS - and I always get beaten boxes.
I noticed I made my poll a little confusing but I meant for ordering in general , international and national. Whether you use eBay and buy local or just do all your purchases as preorders. I mentioned it towards the bottom of my blog. When I buy from eBay on a rare occasion I'll usually look and prefer to have my item shipped Priority Mail USPS . When I do preorders thru Amiami I'll always use airmail or EMS and then hen entering the U.S. It gets picked up by our carrier. So I should of done a different pole, maybe aimed towards when it comes to shopping for figures in the U.S. Sorry about that but thanks for pointing it out. Should of been worded properly . ^_^.
However, I must admit that the longest shipping times I get when I order something from US via USPS - and I always get beaten boxes.
However, by far, I've had the most issues with my local USPS guy being a lazy sod and not bothering to knock on my door so I can sign for packages arriving from overseas. I've started using DHL instead of EMS because I'm sick of making unnecessary trips to the post office. The DHL guy is always friendly and always comes to my door to see if someone is home.
I can pick them up at the local pick up center, lady always remembers who I am, and always has the package ready for me as soon as she sees me walk in the door.
USPS/FedEX are always pretty incompetent - especially FedEX.