I ordered two cymbals and two stands from Sweetwater. They only use FedEx. I ask for UPS but it costs a lot more. I get assurances from my sales rep so OK FedEx.

I get the notice that FedEx picked up three packages on the 14th. Today they delivered only one!

They picked up three at the same time but I only get one. WTF?

Actually I reordered through CarID as I item showed in stock. Notified via email that shipper had created a UPS label 10/8. As of today (11 days later), item still has not shipped. :mad:

^^^ Was any of your shipment coming from the east coast area?

https://news.yahoo.com/former-fedex-ground-senior-manager-154832496.html

I forgot to order a water pump gasket with my water pump (in case it wasn’t included) and paid for two day delivery on Wednesday. It came today, Saturday.

My $8 gasket cost $25 and was late.

Edit: I think only genuine BMW water pumps don’t come with a gasket. All the OEM’s did but I wanted a factory pump.

My rim I ordered was supposed to be delivered Fed Ex Wednesday before last. I can’t even track it as their system tells me No delivery date set. I went to the local Fed Ex office and talked to an employee that said my situation is common. Where I live the drivers own the routes and if it’s a long day or they feel they are not making money on a delivery they just won’t do it. Hell, I can’t even will call it because they don’t know where my rim is. F- this. I’m canceling the order. The seller chose Fed Ex and Um getting the run around. Never Fed Ex again!

Just to provide an update on my FedEx now UPS saga on engine stand originally ordered in March first through CarID cancelled due to item NLA then through Amazon when FedEx lost the pkg then back through CarID. Item finally received today from UPS. It looks like the package took an IED in Afghanistan on its way here. Box all taped up and all internal packaging open and destroyed. All hardware bags busted upon and half of the hardware was missing. All metal parts suffered paint damage as they were rolling around loose in the 88 lb box. Claim filed. Here we go again!

Exterior box damaged on bottom and taped up after internal parts were lost.

http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1637158548.jpg

All painted components severely scratched, scraped and peeling

http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1637158699.jpg

All internal packaging, boxes and small parts bags were destroyed. All remaining nuts bolts and washers were loose in the box. An absolute mess!

http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1637158998.jpg

Ordered a part for the BMW Monday night with overnight shipping and Wednesday delivery. FedEx says it was delivered, but I was 20 feet away from the front door and the surveillance camera did not record a delivery.

When you absolutely have to have it, be prepared to be disappointed.

He was on schedule for every dump....lol

https://news.yahoo.com/fedex-debacle-driver-dumped-packages-164915811.html

It behooves me to add my name to the list of the disgruntled when it comes to fedex. A "heads-up" to the boys in shipping (no reflection upon them): fedex has a proclivity for unnecessary & (IMHO) bogus charges for us north of the 49th - dhl ain't that great either - might be some 'covid related' thing. I've had occasion to deal with both companies shipping parts from Pelican in the last 3 weeks & found both to be wanting.

Cheers
JB

I ordered a couple things from Rennline. They apparently ship via Fed-Ex. Both boxes shipped at the same time. One got temporarily delayed, but made it here yesterday (fully intact), about a week-and-a-half after shipping. The other package (sent at the same time, same size, etc) is stuck in New Mexico.

Use FedEx Express instead of Ground. Cost a little more but rarely any issues with them.

Ordered a new cell phone for my son.... delivery by fedex - was supposed to be delivered on the 8th.... it arrived to the local distribution site on the 5th..... out for delivery today..... the 10th

ordered some other gifts for him as well - they came via UPS - expected delivery 9th... they arrived on the 7th

On a positive note I ordered a pair of aluminum loading ramps for my car trailer . Fed Ex tracking was accurate with timely updates . They were delivered to my rural address last night as expected . Box was in perfect shape as were the ramps inside . So they can get it right 😊

Well, that's true with my experience noted above, too. Two identical boxes, shipped from VT to CA, at the same time. One arrived within a couple days of expected delivery. The other got stuck in IL for 4 days, and now is hanging out in NM for a couple more. I just think that the longer a box is in transit, the greater the chance that some trauma may befall it.

HORRAY!! I ordered a bunch of California State park day use passes to give to friends as gifts.

they were supposed to ship to me Monday. I get home yesterday, Thursday to find a note saying they attempted delivery. they left me a note with a section that I could PRE-Sign, but it was scratched out with a big N/A. I have to be home!! hahaha..

what a mess. funny..they are not going to attempt a new delivery today (according to their website and tracking number). they will try Monday. I bet anyone a crispy $1 bill they try today..or Tuesday.

ahhhhh.. FedEX..

That thing looks like the packaging sucked from the start.

Stopped clock and all that...

Yes, I've had some good deliveries from FedEx, and I think the person that delivers to my home address is top notch once they get the packages. Many/most of the time they put cardboard boxes in plastic bags in case it rains.

Bah, you're the boss. just take a couple few days off.

Agreed, you'll get home today to find another note, this time it'll probably say that you've got to go to the regional distribution center to retrieve your part. I'm sure that location is going to be 30-40 miles away through heavy traffic.

Can’t remember if I posted this or not, but I ordered some BMW M3 caliper rebuild kits on eBay. Unfortunately, I did not realize they were coming from Europe. They’ve been stuck in GB customs via Royal Mail for over a month.

Edit: The only reason I did buy them, was because they had the pistons in the kit, not just seals and boots.