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Sorry to kavetch on the boards, but maybe you guys can use this information...
I am one of those people who likes to have things done early. I hate putting things off to the last minute - I'd rather have everything in place and be able to relax. After my acceptance to school, I started right away on submitting all the required paperwork - after all, I didn't want to be rushing around trying to meet deadlines.
So, last Monday, I mailed in my first deposit to the school. I sent it out 2-3 day priority mail... with delivery conformation. So, on Wed., I check to see if the school has received my check.... the usps webite states that, no, the last activity this letter has seen was the initial mailing. I shrug, and check Thursday. Still, it's still sitting in my local post office. Friday, nothing, Saturday, nothing. I start getting frustrated, I mean, this is my deposit to hold my seat! I call the usps customer service line and was told that, even though I paid $4.35 for 2-3 day priority mail, delivery isn't guaranteed within that time frame. I could have used a 37 cent stamp, and had a better chance of it arriving in time! The good thing is I only mailed out a check (not a money order or cashier's check), so I can just write another one.
So, the lesson? The United States post office is evil - so don't put off mailing anything of importance!
Stupid post office. 😡
I am one of those people who likes to have things done early. I hate putting things off to the last minute - I'd rather have everything in place and be able to relax. After my acceptance to school, I started right away on submitting all the required paperwork - after all, I didn't want to be rushing around trying to meet deadlines.
So, last Monday, I mailed in my first deposit to the school. I sent it out 2-3 day priority mail... with delivery conformation. So, on Wed., I check to see if the school has received my check.... the usps webite states that, no, the last activity this letter has seen was the initial mailing. I shrug, and check Thursday. Still, it's still sitting in my local post office. Friday, nothing, Saturday, nothing. I start getting frustrated, I mean, this is my deposit to hold my seat! I call the usps customer service line and was told that, even though I paid $4.35 for 2-3 day priority mail, delivery isn't guaranteed within that time frame. I could have used a 37 cent stamp, and had a better chance of it arriving in time! The good thing is I only mailed out a check (not a money order or cashier's check), so I can just write another one.
So, the lesson? The United States post office is evil - so don't put off mailing anything of importance!
Stupid post office. 😡
