Official I hate Canada postal service thread!!!

[Danke]

Originally Posted by Danke

I rolled the dice on Toronto to B.C. today. Let's see what happens.

Got the package yesterday. Faster than the last 2 from Toronto when they weren't striking.

[Eeyore]

Originally Posted by Danke

Got the package yesterday. Faster than the last 2 from Toronto when they weren't striking.

So jealous, my stock is over due.

[Dart]

Originally Posted by Danke

Got the package yesterday. Faster than the last 2 from Toronto when they weren't striking.

Probably because no one is sending stuff through canada post lol.

[philly0001]

I agree, its you just dont know where is going to be hit next. I got a package out for delivery today but it was put on hold. However my wife got her package today. So I am not sure whats going on and the post office wouldnt tell me much either.

Originally Posted by coachster

how's is it confusing? it's a labour disruption instead of a full out strike which would stop all shipments. currently, they are still operating which means that mail is moving but might be slower than normal if one of the striking locations has to be part of your shipment.

I much rather a rotating strike vs. a full strike.

[Conker]

The fuckers are now delivering mail only 3 days a week, ALL OVER THE COUNTRY.

FUCK THEM, I CAN'T FEED MY GEAR ADDICTION AAAARRRRRRGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGG

[coach]

Relax! At least they are delivering.

[m102404]

I honestly don't notice a difference other than:
- seeing brown UPS trucks driving around faster than before
- seeing WAY less junk mail in the mailbox...it's an actual noticeable amount less in the recycle bin

I have one item that's shipping from MTL...and the tracking hasn't been updated since Monday/Tuesday. That said...it's really no different than any other time. I DO hope that the sender reclaims his shipping charge though if that's possible.

All that said...I do not depend on the physical processing of mail/packages by CanPost for my business/livelyhood. Truth be told...I don't even rely on it for my hobbies. I know there are businesses that are hurting from this strike. I know some end customers have felt the impact in the wallet for other shipping methods that had to be done. I know some got the jump on the heads up and had alternate plans formulated.

The only lesson that I take away from this is to:
- identify the points of dependancy and have alternatives prepared (or at least thought out)
- life/business goes on...your customers aren't going to wait, you business isn't going to wait, etc...
- if you fail to deliver (haha...) everyone needing your services will go elsewhere. It might be painful...but it will happen. And when the dust settles...unless you're coming back in with something so aggressive (either service or price), why would anyone switch back?

[W0lf]

Originally Posted by m102404

I have one item that's shipping from MTL...and the tracking hasn't been updated since Monday/Tuesday. That said...it's really no different than any other time. I DO hope that the sender reclaims his shipping charge though if that's possible.

im pretty sure theres something about they dont refund money for late deliveries when theres a strike. its stated somewhere.

[Puli]

Originally Posted by Conker

The fuckers are now delivering mail only 3 days a week, ALL OVER THE COUNTRY.

FUCK THEM, I CAN'T FEED MY GEAR ADDICTION AAAARRRRRRGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGG

Personally, I felt Canada post always gets in the way of my gear addiction, even before the strike. I ordered a package from Russia, it was exported from there in 3 days, according to Russian post (although apparently backpack + water bottle = 1,536 Kg :lol: ) After arriving in Canada it DISAPEARED since they don't track "small" packets. 4 weeks late (was supposed to be here before the strike) going on 5, but I can't track it since THEY DON'T TRACK SMALL PACKAGES! :banghead:

:banghead:

[T_A_N_K]

Bought something in Quebec Sunday night, it was in the system Monday, I got the package Thursday. Was suppose to get it on Wednesday, meh not bad.

[EC74]

Tomorrow (June 14th), Toronto, Scarborough and I heard Montreal are going to be striking.....

Yay picket line!! (sarcasm)

[SHaKaL]

Seem like the white collars at CP are doing a better job than the blue collars...
Typical...

[Saberwing]

So If I have a package in Mississauga on its way to Georgetown supposed to be delivered on the 16th...

[AlLeBlanc]

Oh FFS!
I was supposed to receive a gun tomorrow

[SHaKaL]

Originally Posted by Saberwing

So If I have a package in Mississauga on its way to Georgetown supposed to be delivered on the 16th...

Will take at least a day more.