Large package with tracking has gone MIA

[sparkleset80]

So I paid for this package on March 2nd, it was shipped on march 4th from CA and on March 8th it left Forest Park, IL. I live in Wheaton, IL. I have had no further updates on where it is. When should I start worrying and do I contact the seller on eBay or try to talk to someone at the post office.  It contained a large amount of ponies that I hope arent lost forever! 

[HawaiianRain]

Was it shipped parcel post /parcel select or priority mail? Both include tracking but priority is is usually faster.

[sparkleset80]

It said it was standard shipping.

[HawaiianRain]

It could take up to three weeks then. I wouldn't at all worry yet. Standard mail is the renamed parcel post.

[Glacia471]

I know Forest Park, IL can take a couple days to process First Class mail too, so I'd just sit tight for now and stalk the tracking number

[NoDivision]

It could take up to three weeks then. I wouldn't at all worry yet. Standard mail is the renamed parcel post.

I've never seen anything say that standard/parcel post within the US would take that long. It should take 2-8 days.

If it has been in your state for a week, I'd say it wouldn't hurt to call the post office.

[ponylady]

Sparkleset there has been alot of issues with USPS lately, I hate to say.     I know for a fact someone here has a package that was sent out of Columbus, Ohio on Feb.15th and it quit tracking after that. Needless to say they have not received it yet.  And I think it was being sent to your general area.   I am not saying that has happened to you but in my opinion even if it was sent by the new "Standard Post" it should not take that long. It never did in the past. 

I would contact your seller and see what they can find out??? If it was last updated in your state there is noway it should not be to you yet. That is just from my experience so I could be wrong.   

[sparkleset80]

I will definitely contact the seller tonight. Today was the last day for the estimated shipping day so I'll wait until I get my mail to see if it comes today. I was going to get 80 plus ponies so of course this would happen to me. I'm really bummed this has happened. I'll give an update later tonight. Cross your hooves for me!

[HawaiianRain]

It could take up to three weeks then. I wouldn't at all worry yet. Standard mail is the renamed parcel post.

I've never seen anything say that standard/parcel post within the US would take that long. It should take 2-8 days.

If it has been in your state for a week, I'd say it wouldn't hurt to call the post office.

What The post office gives is a timeline. 2-8 days is not a guaranteed time.Yes, it SHOULD only take 2-8 days and most folks are lucky. I have heard horror stories on my other model horse board where packages can take 3 weeks or more.

[NoDivision]

Right, but I feel like if it takes that long it is because there is a problem somewhere. It is not the norm for standard shipping to take that long and it shouldn't take that long. Especially if tracking has the package last spotted only a few hours away.

[banditpony]

I don't think you need to worry just yet.

From the USPS webpage, http://faq.usps.com/eCustomer/iq/usps/request.do?create=kb:USPSFAQ&view()=c%5Bc_usps0611%
(hopefully that link works?)

Standard Post Mail

Item mailed with USPS Tracking/Delivery Confirmation or Signature Confirmation:

Please allow 9 days from the date of mailing for your item to arrive. Using the label ID numbers, you can check the delivery status online via Track and Confirm on USPS.com® or you can obtain information by calling 1-800-222-1811. If 14 or more postal business days have passed since the date of mailing, and the recipient has confirmed that the item has not arrived, you may call 1-800-ASK-USPS (1-800-275-8777) to request documentation of your issue.

[sparkleset80]

Here is a copy of the tracking from another package I got this week with standard shipping. Look how quick it got to me! From start to finish.
Accept or Pickup(by carrier)

Mar-11-13, 14:32 PM, PASADENA, TX 77501

Processed through USPS Sort Facility

Mar-11-13, 18:09 PM, NORTH HOUSTON, TX 77315

Accepted at USPS Origin Sort Facility

Mar-11-13, 16:54 PM, BAYTOWN, TX 77522

Acceptance

Mar-11-13, 14:32 PM, PASADENA, TX 77501

ORIGIN ACCEPTANCE

Mar-11-13, 16:54 PM, BAYTOWN, TX 77522

Enroute

Mar-11-13, 18:09 PM, NORTH HOUSTON, TX 77315

Manifest Ack

Mar-11-13, 18:48 PM, BAYTOWN, TX 77522

DISPATCHED FROM SORT FACILITY

Mar-13-13, 02:02 AM, ELK GROVE VILLAGE, IL 60007

Arrival at Unit

Mar-13-13, 05:08 AM, WHEATON, IL 60189

Here is the tracking for the one I'm waiting for from end to start:
Processed through USPS Sort Facility

2013-03-08, 01:52:00, FOREST PARK, IL 60130

Depart USPS Sort Facility

2013-03-08, 00:00:00, FOREST PARK, IL 60130

Processed at USPS Origin Sort Facility

2013-03-05, 06:09:00, BELL GARDENS, CA 90201

Depart USPS Sort Facility

2013-03-05, 00:00:00, BELL GARDENS, CA 90201

Dispatched to Sort Facility

2013-03-04, 19:13:00, SAN DIEGO, CA 92113

Acceptance

2013-03-04, 14:27:00, SAN DIEGO, CA 92113

[HawaiianRain]

My guess is that it's just caught up in a small hub in a small town. All mail items have a priority. Parcel post is kinda at the bottom of the food chain.

The seller MIGHT be able to get some additional tracking info if she contacts the post master from where she mailed it at.

[achab1984]

There has been alot issues with the USPS the last few months. My hunny never got a poster that he paid for. It just never showed up. We also had some mail taken and opened up. It showed up a week later with a we are sorry on them. I do not care we are sorry.

I did get my Zumba the other day and it was shipped the fast way that the tracking info never showed anything at all!!!

I hope it all works out for you. That is alot of ponies!!!!!!

[sparkleset80]

Well, the mail showed up but no package.  I went ahead and messaged the seller so I will see what they have to say or if they have any additional info.

Post Merge: March 15, 2013, 04:36:46 PM

So I heard from the seller who is in the hospital having back surgery and will probably be released on Monday.  Looks like I'm just going to have to wait some more.