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Post by pgandy on Mar 3, 2021 20:58:14 GMT
Maybe it’s known by some but I just became aware of this. I have a package out there somewhere in never-never land. The vendor shipped it via UPS but somewhere along the way it was handed over to USPS then back. It has a strange 26 digit tracking number. UPS’ numbers start with 1Z and are 18 digits, not this one. Here’s part of the track, oldest at bottom; Sorted at UPS Facility Shipment Delivered to USPS, Package Acceptance Pending Departed UPS Facility
Tracking no. 927XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX Also the top line of the track reads: In Transit by Post Office
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Post by RufusScorpius on Mar 3, 2021 21:02:45 GMT
Been doing that forever. Some rural USPS locations are serviced by UPS for bulk pick ups and deliveries. Most of my USPS packages go through the hands of UPS at some point and I live in a well developed area.
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Post by pgandy on Mar 3, 2021 21:49:49 GMT
Thanks. That's the first I've experienced.
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Post by alientude on Mar 3, 2021 22:21:30 GMT
I've seen where UPS does the long haul part of the delivery, then hands it off to USPS for local delivery.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 3, 2021 22:32:26 GMT
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Post by tancred on Mar 4, 2021 6:15:00 GMT
Yes, USPS has been working with Fed Ex, UPS, DHL, and even regular passenger airlines for a couple decades now. USPS sold off/retired its air fleet in 1999 I think it was. If you're getting anything that requires some sort of air transportation (be it junk mail that you'll throw away as soon as you see it or an expensive antique) USPS will have used the above carriers and their planes to get it to you.
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Post by pgandy on Mar 4, 2021 13:16:10 GMT
I’ve often been out of the States for various reasons. It’s been over 2 decades since I had residence there and at times lose touch. Thanks all for the update.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 5, 2021 4:23:51 GMT
I’ve often been out of the States for various reasons. It’s been over 2 decades since I had residence there and at times lose touch. Thanks all for the update. Military?
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