MI_Packer Posted May 23, 2013 Share Posted May 23, 2013 (edited) 20 boxes of bullets from Berry's arrived today. The Benton Harbor MI postmaster refused to deliver. Instead, post master called and said the boxes must be picked up at the post office. The post office is across the river (not through the woods) and in a bad part of town. Upon arriving, postmaster said bullets can not be shipped via US Mail. Sure they can, you just aren't educated as to what bullets are. They are not ammunition. Well the boxes have split, you can't ship these this way. Post master, please we didn't ship them, we paid for shipping to our door. If your people would handle packages with respect, the boxes wouldn't split. Complaint filed on USPS, I'll be surprised if there is any meaningful response. Edited May 24, 2013 by MI_Packer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Youngeyes Posted May 23, 2013 Share Posted May 23, 2013 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hiker88 Posted May 23, 2013 Share Posted May 23, 2013 I got my small sample shipment of bullets (1000 of 230gr) from BBI last week and my mailman wasn't too happy bringing it to my doorstep. I'm guessing he wouldn't like delivering my full case order in two weeks either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Poppa Bear Posted May 23, 2013 Share Posted May 23, 2013 Mine looks for my truck and when he sees it stops, knocks, and backs up to mine so we can offload them. Last shipment was 5 cases. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
herky Posted May 23, 2013 Share Posted May 23, 2013 Dave, start calling up the ladder until you get someone to explain why they aren't doing their job. If that doesn't work, ask for the Postal Inspector's number. Last resort, call Upton. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rhgunguy Posted May 23, 2013 Share Posted May 23, 2013 I am on a walking route, but the postman drives to each area, so I fail to see why he can't just pull into the drive and dump them off. Neither snow nor rain nor heat nor gloom of night stays these couriers from the swift completion of their appointed rounds-bullets are apparently another story. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajg308 Posted May 24, 2013 Share Posted May 24, 2013 I could really rant here. USPS disrespecting customers seems to be the norm these days... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Babaganoosh Posted May 24, 2013 Share Posted May 24, 2013 I got 2 cases of Montana Gold and a box from Berrys 2000 40 cal in one box and the post office left a note to pick up at the post office. They were pleasant and helpful the whole time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoSteel Posted May 24, 2013 Share Posted May 24, 2013 I wish I had this issue but since I can't get any deliveries from Bayou yet its not really a problem!!! My mail lady is older, small and has back issues so I just have them hold them at the P.O. And save the drama..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EEH Posted May 24, 2013 Share Posted May 24, 2013 no problem here I had four boxes delevered last week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MI_Packer Posted May 24, 2013 Author Share Posted May 24, 2013 Dave, start calling up the ladder until you get someone to explain why they aren't doing their job. If that doesn't work, ask for the Postal Inspector's number. Last resort, call Upton. Thanks Mike, will follow up on your advice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisC Posted May 24, 2013 Share Posted May 24, 2013 The 830 to 430 hours of the post office doesn't jive with my work schedule to pick up at the post office I had to complain because I used to have a female mail person that wouldn't deliver my bullets. They eventually would swap her out on my bullet day. Now I have a different mail carrier. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Piney Posted May 24, 2013 Share Posted May 24, 2013 I agree they're heavy ! But that's the deal-- if it fits in the box and under a specified weight, it ships for the flat rate-- The 4k I received last Fall via USPS-- I had to call the PO 3 times over 10 days to get them to deliver them as expected. The route guy just kept them in the truck I guess--because for over a week they were out for delivery status. Recently, that last batch were shipped UPS and they showed up as expected. I agree with the others-- make a few calls Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishsticks Posted May 24, 2013 Share Posted May 24, 2013 When my last case of Montana gold 124s showed up the mail person knocked on the door and asked for assistance! She asked, what's in the box that's so dang heavy? At least they made it as far as the driveway and I was home. I'm guessing I'd have had to pick them up at the post office which would have been a pain. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigfish Posted May 24, 2013 Share Posted May 24, 2013 The USPS didn't deliver my last case to the house because we had about three days of straight snow storms and they didn't think they could make it up my 1/2 long driveway. So they made the neighbor deal with them until I picked them up from their house. So instead of listening to the mailman cry about the weight I got to hear about it from the neighbor. No big deal. I don't even like carrying them from the car to the house. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Norman Posted May 24, 2013 Share Posted May 24, 2013 I generally order 10K of 180's at a time. They are generally piled up in front of the garage door when I get home. Only once have I got the come and get'em note and that was before we got a new post office and zip code. I suppose I can't complain. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McGlock Posted May 24, 2013 Share Posted May 24, 2013 Last case of montana gold i got, the postman practically ran me over.. We had a language barrier problem and he tried to tell me he had nothing for me even after i showed him the tracking number.. He showed me the truck and I pointed to the box and he said oh the heavy one in a heavy asian accent.. I went as far as to bring my dolly out.. He was quite rude to me about the whole deal.. But i got my bullets! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gearguywb Posted May 24, 2013 Share Posted May 24, 2013 It just depends on the person. My local mailman is fine but if I need to pick something up at the local PO....what a pain. You have to ring a buzzer and wait (generally a looong time) before someone will come to the door. The entire time you can hear them laughing and having a good time in the sorting area. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
retarmyaviator Posted May 24, 2013 Share Posted May 24, 2013 I purposely have my bullet orders sent to my PO box for pick up rather than trouble my rural mail carrier with having to put up with extremely heavy boxes while running her route. She literally cannot lift them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hammar Posted May 24, 2013 Share Posted May 24, 2013 USPS offers the flat rate shipping up to 70lbs I think. If it weighs under the predetermined weight then they should deliver. I got aggravated when I had to go pick up a box of brass that wasn't brought to my home the other day. Mailman stopped me in the street yesterday and said he didn't want to leave it on the porch just sitting there cause he thought it might be ammo. Apparently mines not lazy, was just looking out for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blind bat Posted May 24, 2013 Share Posted May 24, 2013 My local post office won't leave anyrging that's tagged insured (eg Montana Gold). No biggie, in a small town I don't want to get the reputation for breaking our mail lady's back. I just need to remember to leave the carry gun in the car. If the flat rate boxes ever go away, reloading and online ammo sales will get A LOT more expensive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sperman Posted May 24, 2013 Share Posted May 24, 2013 This Hate rant has turned into a discussion, which is beyond the bounds of the rules for the Hate Forum. Thus, it must be closed.Please review the Hate Forum Rules:http://www.brianenos...?showtopic=8097[note: this is a generic response] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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