Metal Detecting. (Formerly UPS rant)

[Alyx Vance]

I had a package that was due to come in today, it said before 8pm. So I wait and at 7:30 I hear the UPS truck outside, I run outside just to find the driver quickly trying to speed off. I even shouted to them and they just took off. Didn't even bother leaving a notice, not even sure if they got out of their truck.
UPS is pathetic, they must enjoy hiring stuffty drivers. In my experience we've had a total of 2 packages completely lost. Not even delivered, period

After discussing with UPS I was able to locate my package, it was at my neighbors. I ordered a metal detector and originally planned on making a topic to discuss it.
My property is said to have been used as a civil war medical grounds, I hope to find something good on this property.  I have a neighbor down the road who metal detects so I'm considering discussing it with him for some tips

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0002J1LNO?redirect=true&ref_=ya_st_dp_summary This is the cheepo I got. It was on sale for $45.

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[Ravencroft·]

ups is absolute garbage. I always prefer usps. Fast, on time shipping and a lot cheaper too.

[Flamecannon]

The quality of UPS like most mailing services seems to differ in areas, mine is pretty fine but I mean I saw that one video where a UPS driver literally went over the front lawn in the van and just dropped the package.

[Alyx Vance]

Holy loving stuff... He came back and did it again. No notice either. That time I came outside and yelled for them twice... They drove down the road, stopped, then went off again

I checked the delivery status and they put down it was delivered. The package is no where to be seen. Good going UPS... I guess I'll ask around to see if someone else somehow got it

[Alyx Vance]

Bump, I finally got it. I called UPS and it was dropped off at the wrong house in a hurry. My neighbors watched over it until I claimed it.
I am now the owner of a metal detector, once I get batteries I'm going to be able to check my yard. (Going ot convert this to a metal detecting thread)

[Tayasaurus]

Don't metal detect you fool you might find government secrets

[Frankie²]

wait until you have to deal with the hell that is fedex

[Alyx Vance]

wait until you have to deal with the hell that is fedex

So far between the two I've only had one instance of this. Turns out it was literally a house down. The hardest part was me finding the right number to call.
My guess is that black-friday rush had them going everywhere. It was the regular UPS driver for up here so I know it wasn't laziness. She has never let me down before.

It makes sense considering it was dark and stormy, I'd want to get the hell out too.

[Blokx]

My dad works at ups and he has to work all week due to cyber Monday and  Christmas 8 hours + a lot of overtime. Give them some slack. those trucks are loving behemoths and a pain to drive

[e-maxx]

i like the usps because I've ordered stuff from western Canada and it arrived at my house in like two days
and it was only $5 to ship

[Alyx Vance]

My dad works at ups and he has to work all week due to cyber Monday and  Christmas 8 hours + a lot of overtime. Give them some slack. those trucks are loving behemoths and a pain to drive

I stated above what had happened. I'm not bashing them (anymore)

[XR-7]

I ordered 10 day shipping through UPS recently for an order and got my package in 2 days.

[Alyx Vance]

I'm expecting the batteries for my metal detector (and a headset yay). This time the driver should realize their mistake because I reported it. I'll be outside this time when it gets late

[Freek]

USPS always delivers earlier and is overall generally better than UPS in my area

[Georges]

UPS, FedEx, and USPS are all good where I live.

What sucks though is when UPS or FedEx transfers the package to USPS for delivery and it takes forever.