profsteve 3 Posted September 5, 2014 This is the first time one of my orders has gone through USPS ISC in New York - shows watch processed through sort facility in ISC New York ( which from what I understand is that it left USPS hands to go to customs) on the 28th of August and nothing since - it is 9-5 today. It came from a fellow in Italy. I've had a number of purchases stay for 3 or 4 days in USPS ISC California but never this long. Any reason for concern or just that they are lazy or have not scanned it- or because of the holiday or ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jdog 1 Posted September 5, 2014 Hey Steve. Just had one in NY ICS for 7 days a week or so back. Finally started moving. They seem a bit slower lately. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
profsteve 3 Posted September 5, 2014 Good to hear that I'm not alone in this wait wait wait new york thing- hey I grew up there and I remember everyone I knew being a bit of a hurry - oh I forgot - government in New York - that is a difference kettle of fish. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MHardiman 0 Posted September 5, 2014 New York is generally slower than LA. Chicago is fast though, usually 2 days! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
D_Chico 0 Posted September 5, 2014 Definitely no worries bud! If customs had it they would've done so before it was posted as in "ISC New York".. Mine always sit there before they're shipped to me..Last time when it sat there I had asked a friend of mine who works at the post office and she filled me in about it..Basically customs looks at packages before they're scanned in at ISC NY..They usually sit there waiting for dispatch because its the 2nd largest international hub for USPS so needless to say if that's the case then they're dealing with a lot of packages! Also sometimes I've even had a package or two show up and the tracking still said that it was in NY! Hopefully it will show up in no time for ya! Hope that helps..I know that's the case for ISC..as for other USPS international hubs i dunno.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
profsteve 3 Posted September 5, 2014 Actually yes now that you mention it I bought a strap from a fellow in Germany and got it about a week ago and it still shows in ISC New York. It is delightful to know that if it shows processed through ISC it means that customs has already seen it and it is USPS that it taking its own sweet time. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fatarms 7,758 Posted September 5, 2014 NYC is BY FAR the longest customs times. I had one in there for 12 days once. Average is usually 5-7 days, but longer than that doesn't surprise me. Plus, Monday was a federal holiday. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PhillyRock 0 Posted September 6, 2014 It's the end of summer and when all vacations become void if not taken. They no longer have the 'Buy Back' time program so before December paid leave MUST be taken or it's lost. It no longer accumulates either. Aunt worked for the post office for 19 years. She was fired 4 months short of retirement for having a drink while on the clock. Fellow postal worker was having her retirement party and while on route she stopped in to toast her departure. That side of the family was never the brightest. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
profsteve 3 Posted September 6, 2014 It's the end of summer and when all vacations become void if not taken. They no longer have the 'Buy Back' time program so before December paid leave MUST be taken or it's lost. It no longer accumulates either. Aunt worked for the post office for 19 years. She was fired 4 months short of retirement for having a drink while on the clock. Fellow postal worker was having her retirement party and while on route she stopped in to toast her departure. That side of the family was never the brightest. after 19 years - sounds like something OUR government would do to her without even the slightest thought about how their actions effect the lives of so many others. democracy in inept action. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PhillyRock 0 Posted September 6, 2014 It's the end of summer and when all vacations become void if not taken. They no longer have the 'Buy Back' time program so before December paid leave MUST be taken or it's lost. It no longer accumulates either. Aunt worked for the post office for 19 years. She was fired 4 months short of retirement for having a drink while on the clock. Fellow postal worker was having her retirement party and while on route she stopped in to toast her departure. That side of the family was never the brightest. after 19 years - sounds like something OUR government would do to her without even the slightest thought about how their actions effect the lives of so many others. democracy in inept action. This was back in the mid 90's, and yes it's pretty funny because it was her own stupid fault and the government are cut throats. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BC1221 44 Posted September 6, 2014 Anytime you ship something over a USPS holiday, you get crazy delays. I had something shipped from a few states over on Labor Day wkd and it took a extra 3 days. It was shipped 2 day priority. USPS really sucks. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
profsteve 3 Posted September 6, 2014 Another day and still nothing - I will keep this thread updated as it may be of interest. IT was shipped from Italy on the 26th of August and as mentioned earlier in ISC NY on the 28th. Guess they took their Labor Day vacation quite seriously. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SSTEEL 0 Posted September 6, 2014 I have had a few packages go awol in that location. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
D_Chico 0 Posted September 6, 2014 They all must be hungover still! Hopefully it will show up soon..good luck bud! Let us know Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
profsteve 3 Posted September 6, 2014 I have had a few packages go awol in that location. That is not good news. Can't figure out which USPS location will be used for a shipment. what does it depend on if anyone knows? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
profsteve 3 Posted September 6, 2014 I have had a few packages go awol in that location. You aren't talking customs AWOL - you are saying government employee AWOL. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
profsteve 3 Posted September 8, 2014 Well well, today 9-8-14 arrived at my company POBox - last USPS tracking that was noted on their site was the 8-28 processed through ISC sort NY. Today 3 scans at my local PO so I could go pick it up. Packages were apparently opened as they sealed with brown tape and didn't even bother to re-seal the knife slit in the inner box tap but when they say how much tape was wrapped around the item apparently they though differently about going any further. I find that curious. But in the end it is here and it is working so hurray!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mercedesbenz 0 Posted September 8, 2014 I ordered from Reg back on August 20th - sat in NY from August 31 - Sept 6 - now showing out for delivery today - should have it when I get home!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
profsteve 3 Posted September 8, 2014 Are they slow or what? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nunu78 1,741 Posted September 8, 2014 NYC is BY FAR the longest customs times. I had one in there for 12 days once. Average is usually 5-7 days, but longer than that doesn't surprise me. Plus, Monday was a federal holiday. +1, also USPS some weird thig going on, my package from Chicago to Arizona first goes to Washington and stuck there for a week though it was a priority mail and then ive bought a watch from Canada and it landed in chicago passed the custom but then gone to USPS sort facility in Missouri then made its way back to chicago after 4 days Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
profsteve 3 Posted September 9, 2014 what a way to run a country - or any part of it for that matter. I wonder why I buy something in the UK. Gets shipped Royal mail and ends up coming into the US via California. I guess I'm not very good on geography but I would have thought it is closer to go from the UK to the US via New York than via California. Just a thought. Perhaps it is because I am a bit closer to Ca than NY? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PhillyRock 0 Posted September 9, 2014 NYC is BY FAR the longest customs times. I had one in there for 12 days once. Average is usually 5-7 days, but longer than that doesn't surprise me. Plus, Monday was a federal holiday. +1, also USPS some weird thig going on, my package from Chicago to Arizona first goes to Washington and stuck there for a week though it was a priority mail and then ive bought a watch from Canada and it landed in chicago passed the custom but then gone to USPS sort facility in Missouri then made its way back to chicago after 4 days what a way to run a country - or any part of it for that matter. I wonder why I buy something in the UK. Gets shipped Royal mail and ends up coming into the US via California. I guess I'm not very good on geography but I would have thought it is closer to go from the UK to the US via New York than via California. Just a thought. Perhaps it is because I am a bit closer to Ca than NY? Plain and simple, the USPS is run by MORONS and IDIOTS. People whose work ethic boarders Brain dead and Heroin nod playing CATCH and foot Hockey with valuable personal property. No care or worry when it gets there or what's inside, they only care about pay day and getting 20 years in so they collect a pension. Of course it also depends what post office you're dealing with. Any major city or port, the USPS is run by lazy scumbags. The only HURRY they have in life is to rush home to watch Rev. Al Sharpton on CNN and re-runs of Jerry Springer stopping by KFC on the way home while dribbling Sunkist orange soda down their shirt. The USPS should be privatized to have accountability again. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
plankton 1 Posted September 9, 2014 NYC is BY FAR the longest customs times. I had one in there for 12 days once. Average is usually 5-7 days, but longer than that doesn't surprise me. Plus, Monday was a federal holiday. +1, also USPS some weird thig going on, my package from Chicago to Arizona first goes to Washington and stuck there for a week though it was a priority mail and then ive bought a watch from Canada and it landed in chicago passed the custom but then gone to USPS sort facility in Missouri then made its way back to chicago after 4 days an odd re-route happened to me on 2 packages coming this week. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
