
UPS, FedEx: What if you drop them in wrong box?
Feb 8, 2015 · What happens if you put a pre-labeled UPS package into a FedEx drop box? Do they transport it to FedEx for you? Throw it away? Is there some sort of agreement between …
FedEx: Overnight vs. 2-day? - #4 by jsmith - Straight Dope
Jan 23, 2004 · FedEx built their company on overnight shipping, and as far as I know, a majority of the parcels they ship are overnight deliveries. They also offer a 2-Day delivery option that’s …
How does FedEx 2-day service work? - Straight Dope
Feb 21, 2003 · FedEx is (and always has been) optimized for overnight delivery. They fly all the packages to Memphis each night, sort them by destination, then fly them out a few hours later. …
How accurate are Amazon.com's shipping ETAs? (In the US)
Feb 24, 2009 · Since it was shipped by USPS, all Amazon can really do is give their best (probably conservative) guess. The tracking on USPS is terrible compared to UPS or Fedex, …
Who Regulates UPS? - Factual Questions - Straight Dope
Jun 7, 2016 · Does anyone know what federal agency regulates United Parcel Service, and how to make a complaint with them? Thank you.
Do Fedex And UPS Hold Off Delivering Things? - Straight Dope
Mar 28, 2009 · Another reason is competition–if FedEx purposefully delayed packages but UPS didn’t, UPS would get more business. Packages will be delayed only if it’s more efficient for …
Chewy, the pet food company, no longer takes responsibility for ...
Dec 8, 2023 · Hubs sent them an email saying that we were Chewy’s customer, not FedEx’s so it is Chewy’s responsibility to deal with the issue because FedEx certainly won’t talk to non …
What's the best way to mail a big check? - Straight Dope
Oct 15, 2009 · If there’s a time deadline, like maybe the landlord will evict you if they don’t get paid by next week, then use a service like FedEx or UPS. They can not only get a signature …
What's my responsibility if UPS delivers a package that isn't mine ...
The problem is that UPS would likely be responsible for the watches (if they delivered to the wrong address, which is not what occurred in the OP of course). What would happen in the …
US Postal Rate Goes Up Today July 13, 2025 - Straight Dope
Jul 13, 2025 · Letters and similar non-parcel mail are something that the private sector (UPS, FedEx, etc.) either won’t do, or will charge orders of magnitude more to do, compared to the …