Has Aussie post lifted its game?

[Nightparrot]

I haven't had many problems with Australia Post at all but I have just discovered what "Express Post" means. It means guaranteed next day delivery in the same city but if not.......then it could be well over a week. I bought something from Adelaide a week ago and it still hasn't appeared here in metro Perth - not really "Express" but, as I discovered in the fine print, within the rules......

[serial]

Yes it is a bit hit and miss. That is why they did away with platinum post bags. They had to many claims as they were guaranteed next day delivery

[keldaw]

Yes it is a bit hit and miss. That is why they did away with platinum post bags. They had to many claims as they were guaranteed next day delivery

 serial , if they have done away with platinum post bags , how do you want me to post it ??      ,, kel ,,
seems like express post to another city or another state is not all it is made out to be either .    ,, kel ,,

[serial]

because a lot of post offices still have old stocks of plat bags. I know of one in Subiaco (where I live) have has a box of them and they are especially easy to find in non metro areas.
they are not making new ones but they honour the t&c's on the old ones.
kind of like old stamps. the will honour them so long as they are not cancelled

[keldaw]

ok thanks for that , I will try tomorrow ..      ,, kel ,,

[kchan1111]

I sent away 18 packages a couple of weeks ago and 4 of these have gone missing.
This is the first time I have had a problem like this.
They weren't scanned in at the receiving post office and have simply vanished into thin air.
NOT a very happy camper at the moment :dash1:

This has never happen to me before but it looks like a package for me has gone missing! It's been 10 business days now so I am now very worried. :cray:

To answer question has AP lifted its game? NO!!!!

[runway]

Registered post with tracking number somewhat guarantees something.
AP have always been good in every way here I don't post too much however do receive a fair amount,I have nothing but praise for AP local post office

[keldaw]

I had a parcel go missing last week between Brisbane and Melbourne
 it was addressed to a guy named AHAMED  , I believe that it went
missing because of his name , only my reason , but there are some
people here in aust that would do something like that . ,, kel ,,
that is my first lost item ever ,.
 1927 florin , $ 12.50 plus postage of .70 c ..     ,, kel ,,

[kchan1111]

I had a parcel go missing last week between Brisbane and Melbourne
 it was addressed to a guy named AHAMED  , I believe that it went
missing because of his name , only my reason , but there are some
people here in aust that would do something like that . ,, kel ,,
that is my first lost item ever ,.
 1927 florin , $ 12.50 plus postage of .70 c ..     ,, kel ,,

Mine was >$200. :ireful:

[keldaw]

I had a parcel go missing last week between Brisbane and Melbourne
 it was addressed to a guy named AHAMED  , I believe that it went
missing because of his name , only my reason , but there are some
people here in aust that would do something like that . ,, kel ,,
that is my first lost item ever ,.
 1927 florin , $ 12.50 plus postage of .70 c ..     ,, kel ,,

Mine was >$200. :ireful:

was it registered ?? at that price it should have been .

   ,, kel ,,

[kchan1111]

I had a parcel go missing last week between Brisbane and Melbourne
 it was addressed to a guy named AHAMED  , I believe that it went
missing because of his name , only my reason , but there are some
people here in aust that would do something like that . ,, kel ,,
that is my first lost item ever ,.
 1927 florin , $ 12.50 plus postage of .70 c ..     ,, kel ,,

Mine was >$200. :ireful:

was it registered ?? at that price it should have been .

   ,, kel ,,

Unfortunately no. FWIW I have filled in the missing item report from the Aussie Post website. Hoping for the best but fearing the worst. Fingers crossed it will turn up at the sender's end. :beg:

[nealeffendi]

Sometimes mail eventually turns up. An hour ago I got a letter from England. Had a label on the back saying insufficient postage so diverted from air mail. It was some threepences I won on 21/7 so must have been a three month boat cruise.
Even Aussie mail can take 2-3 weeks so with Brisbane and Melb being over 1000 miles apart the snail mail it might just have gone on a slow truck.
I doubt the name would have caused it to go missing, otherwise my name (middle eastern tongue twister) would get lots of mail into trouble. Are you sure the buyer isn't trying it on to get both the item and his money back?

[stevo1962]

Unfortunately there is a chance it has been received as Neal said and they are just saying not yet received.That's why I register all coins valued at $25 + as even some of the honest buyers might be tempted to get a non delivery refund.After you lose a couple this way you'll get a bit suspicious

[keldaw]

isn't that what paypal cover up to $2000 is all about .
 I told him to wait for a couple of weeks and then if it don't arrive then he can make a claim through paypal or the post office .   ,, kel ,,

[duggee27]

check this out ... things may go slow to tassie but they sure do get out of there quick  :yahoo:

Tue 11 Nov 2014 14:42 Delivered BLAXLAND NSW

Tue 11 Nov 2014 12:50 Awaiting Collection at BLAXLAND EAST LPO BLAXLAND NSW

Tue 11 Nov 2014 12:39In transit PENRITH NSW

Tue 11 Nov 2014 12:22 Attempted delivery - being carded to Australia Post outlet MOUNT RIVERVIEW NSW

Tue 11 Nov 2014 08:28 With Australia Post for delivery today PENRITH NSW

Tue 11 Nov 2014 05:24 Processed through Australia Post facility PENRITH NSW

Mon 10 Nov 2014 17:52 Processed through Australia Post facility MORNINGTON TAS

Mon 10 Nov 2014 15:23 Received by Australia Post MOONAH TAS