FedEx vs UPS vs USPS - Which is faster?
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I'm asking you guys to post which is faster for you when it comes to delivering your cigars.
For me, UPS takes about a week to deliver, but USPS delivers in about three days - if the cigars ship out from Ccom on Tuesday, they'll be here by Thursday. No idea why there's a difference, but it's there.
Also, UPS and FedEx usually don't require a signature, even if the package is supposed to require one; the USPS never requires one. At any rate, USPS has never trashed my packages, whereas UPS and FedEx have both smashed my cigars before, along with other stuff - how the UPS guy ever managed to crack a cast-iron teapot is beyond me, but when I sent it back for a non-broken one, the UPS guy managed to break it again on 3 separate attempts to get a new teapot. Go figure.
For me, UPS takes about a week to deliver, but USPS delivers in about three days - if the cigars ship out from Ccom on Tuesday, they'll be here by Thursday. No idea why there's a difference, but it's there.
Also, UPS and FedEx usually don't require a signature, even if the package is supposed to require one; the USPS never requires one. At any rate, USPS has never trashed my packages, whereas UPS and FedEx have both smashed my cigars before, along with other stuff - how the UPS guy ever managed to crack a cast-iron teapot is beyond me, but when I sent it back for a non-broken one, the UPS guy managed to break it again on 3 separate attempts to get a new teapot. Go figure.
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I stick with usps. Anywhere in the USA, 2-5 bucks, very reliable. I only got burned by them once andthe package did eventually get to me, ups is expensive if you don't have an account with them and ceded is way expensive.
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x2, they seem a lot better to deal with...never really had problems with them.Jetmech_63:I stick with usps. Anywhere in the USA, 2-5 bucks, very reliable. I only got burned by them once andthe package did eventually get to me, ups is expensive if you don't have an account with them and ceded is way expensive. -
x3, Much fast delivery with USPS, cheaper and they get to my house at the same time every day.Nick2021:
x2, they seem a lot better to deal with...never really had problems with them.Jetmech_63:I stick with usps. Anywhere in the USA, 2-5 bucks, very reliable. I only got burned by them once andthe package did eventually get to me, ups is expensive if you don't have an account with them and ceded is way expensive. -
USPS usually gets everything to me in 2 or 3 days and they're pretty cheap. I've also never gotten anything damaged from them.
I haven't used Fedex a lot, but from what I've seen, they're really fast.
UPS, though, I HATE them. My package takes 7 to 11 days to get here, even though I'm not in another country yet. And when my order DOES get here, they usually drop it on my porch from 5 pm to 8 pm. Half the humidors I received through UPS looked like someone took an ax to it. In some of my orders, it looked like some a$$hole sat on the box, took out the cigars, and cut slits into them. -
us postal will get it to me on the west coast in 2 days. every time. i live close to portland so it makes it easier.
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+1 more for US Post. If I order Monday, I get it Wednesday. My Postman is also really cool.
UPS Ground takes 7-9 days to reach me, and the driver for this area is a ***. UPS Next day Air is fast, but the packages take a beating, so isn't good for shipping sticks, and it costs a small fortune. -
Its funny bescause I live like three hours from most of the major cigar CO I buy from and they all take 3 days how the HELL it takes USPS 3 days to get to me and 3 days to get anywere on the west cost I will never know thank God I never had a problem with any of them I always use USPS because the cost and the speed
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USPS definitely, they are quick with deliveries. I always get my stuff within two days.
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USPS usually takes 3 days to get to me in California and for some reason UPS almost always take 5 to 7 days to get to me. I always call Ccom after I order online to ship it USPS.
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I've never had any problems with any of these three shipping services. The only difference I've found is that USPS never requires a signature, but UPS in my area won't leave a package without someone signing for it. Shipping time is even about the same across the board, although FedEx is maybe a day or two slower.
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USPS hands down is the fastest. Usually 3 days max.
Never used FedEx
UPS...well I just had a package shipped from PA on the 4th, today is the 11th and it says out for delivery. So UPS takes about 5-7 business days. -
I've had major issues with UPS. Back in college I couldn't take my guitar on the plane so I had my mom UPS it to me the asshats broke the damn case!
Seriously they somehow cut a gash into the metal.
The only cigar related thing with them happened when I ordered some Camacho Liberty 2010, and they never showed up.
And now I kinda get upset every time ccom ships UPS-to my P.O. Box. I fear I will have to deal with some stupidity. And the tracking is worthless.
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USPS all the way. Quick and cheap. UPS sucks balls.
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USPS usually 2 days to Wisconsin, UPS 7 days. Go figure.
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I went to ship a BOTL's package one evening at fedx......$11...... realy? Always under $5 at USPS. They get my business.
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US Post: fast, cheap, reliable service. CCOm packages reach me in N. CA in 2 days and that's by the cheapest shipment available.
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ups better tracking usps some times very slow fed limited experiance but no problems
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USPS for the quickest service -- two day turn around for me out in California -- UPS and Fedex take about 5 business days but have yet to have an issue with them -- Plus, USPS will drop the package in my mail room that requires a mailbox key to obtain the package unlike the other two services where they just drop it off on the porch
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I've said this before, I am very lucky. UPS is always the next day by 10 AM if I order before 2:30 PM or so. USPS usually takes a day or two longer.
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USPS. Fastest to So Cal.
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USPS is always the way to go for me.. Except when I send things to Milwaukee, ( Why) My daughter goes to school there, and if I send something before 3:00 pm it will be there the next morning with UPS.
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I guess I'm the odd man out on this issue. I refuse to deal with USPS when it comes to orders shipped from CCom. I get next day delivery from CCom with UPS at the minimum rate as I'm in the DC area. The last time I had a CCom order sent USPS, it took 4 days to get here and the box was smashed almost flat when it arrived.
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I have a PO box so it's nothing but USPS for me. If I order early enough and it's sent out the same day I'll have it the next day by 9am, and I live in NC - about a 10 hour drive...
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One thing I hate about UPS is that they refuse to deliver before the 'scheduled delivery date'. I have a package that's been 10 miles from my apartment since Tuesday. The 'scheduled delivery date' is Friday, so they haven't touched the package in the last 2 days.
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F! Fed ex and Ups, they can burn. I love the socialist, communist post office. Sure they're not perfect but they are damn effective. I've never had a package be destroyed and they always arrive. And even if I have to pick up a package their not too far from my house, unlike fedex and ups. But they aren't privatized so I forsee them going that way if this anti-govt, pro private thing keeps up. Go fREE market!!!
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Had one order sent last Friday from ccom sent UPS. Another sent Monday USPS. Both arrived today, Wednesday. I prefer USPS.
