Paid for USPS One Day Shipping...and it took Two Days

ajwildcat8
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I sent an item using 'USPS One Day' shipping through PayPal. The item took 2 days in transit to arrive at the destination. I spent $29 for one day shipping, which is more than double the two day shipping price. After researching, USPS DOES NOT offer 'One Day' shipping, so why does PayPal list it as an option? PayPal scammed me into thinking it was One Day by having 'One Day' as an option. This is not USPS' fault, it is PayPal's fault for having 'One Day' as an option. Had I known PayPal was lying about 'One Day', I would've chosen a different, cheaper shipping method.

 

PayPal doesn't respond to my emails. I know USPS gives full refunds to shippers if they do not meet their specific delivery time. So where is my money? Why can't I get a refund or partial refund from PayPal? And how come PayPal doesn't answer?

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profdata
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@ajwildcat8 wrote:

I sent an item using 'USPS One Day' shipping through PayPal. The item took 2 days in transit to arrive at the destination. I spent $29 for one day shipping, which is more than double the two day shipping price. After researching, USPS DOES NOT offer 'One Day' shipping, so why does PayPal list it as an option? PayPal scammed me into thinking it was One Day by having 'One Day' as an option. This is not USPS' fault, it is PayPal's fault for having 'One Day' as an option. Had I known PayPal was lying about 'One Day', I would've chosen a different, cheaper shipping method.

 

PayPal doesn't respond to my emails. I know USPS gives full refunds to shippers if they do not meet their specific delivery time. So where is my money? Why can't I get a refund or partial refund from PayPal? And how come PayPal doesn't answer?


Yes it does it's called express mail, which Paypal offers. 

 

Looking at the details area of the postage u purchased on paypal what does it show.

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ajwildcat8
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From PayPal:

Shipping Details

Shipper: U.S. Postal Service
Tracking number: #######
Service type: Express Mail® (Next Day)

 

PayPal noted it will be Next Day, but it took Two days.

 

USPS does not offer Next Day (even though PayPal lists it as an option). If you go onto USPS' website to create a label, Express Mail is the fastest option and does not guarantee next day. PayPal scammed me into thinking it would be Next Day. If I wanted two days, I would've chosen a different, much cheaper option.

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profdata
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@ajwildcat8 wrote:

From PayPal:

Shipping Details

Shipper: U.S. Postal Service
Tracking number: #######
Service type: Express Mail® (Next Day)

 

PayPal noted it will be Next Day, but it took Two days.

 

USPS does not offer Next Day (even though PayPal lists it as an option). If you go onto USPS' website to create a label, Express Mail is the fastest option and does not guarantee next day. PayPal scammed me into thinking it would be Next Day. If I wanted two days, I would've chosen a different, much cheaper option.


Service type: Express Mail® (Next Day) is next day.

 

 It's only guaranteed if dropped off  at a certin location, by a certin time.

 

What time did you drop it off ant at what location.

 

here is a tool to see if it qualified as one day

 

 http://webapps.usps.com/expressmailcommitments/landing.jsp?origin=14020&dest=90210&ship=08/26/11

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profdata
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This is what mine shows for a priority mail flat rate package

 

Top of Form

Service Type:

 

Priority Mail® (2-3 days)

Package Size:

 

Small Flat Rate Box

Weight:

 

Upto 70lbs

Mailing Date:

 

Aug 23, 2011

Delivery Confirmation:

 

Free

signature Confirmation:

 

No

Display Postage Value on Label:

 

No

Bottom of Form

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ajwildcat8
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Here's exactly what it says on my shipping receipt (minus the tracking #). I used Express Mail, which PayPal says will be Next Day.

 

Shipping Status: 
Shipped
Reference Number: U.S. Postal Service
 
Label Purchase Date: Jul 26, 2011 08:07:18 EDT
Total Postage Value: $29.64 USD
Total Shipping Cost: $29.64 USD
 
Service Type: Express Mail® (Next Day)
Package Size: Package/Thick Envelope
Weight: 2 lbs. 10 oz.
Mailing Date: Jul 26, 2011
Delivery Confirmation: Free
Signature Confirmation: No
Display Postage Value on Label: No
Included Insurance: Up to $100.00 USD
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profdata
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from what zip to what zip code and what time did u drop it off

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ajwildcat8
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Shipped from 19428, shipped to 28356. I dropped it off at the post office on July 26 at 2:13pm and it was delivered July 28 9:56am.

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ajwildcat8
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I appreciate your help.

 

I just don't like being ripped off and lied to. PayPal shouldn't use the words 'Next Day' and charge extra if it's not Next Day. It's scamming and I'm still waiting for a refund. It's not my fault or USPS' fault for PayPal wrongly stating it would be Next Day.

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