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I am sick of it all. The house is now a huge mess. I am exhausted and overwhelmed. I hate everything and everyone. Could not even find clothes for work today. My car is a mess.
My next move, throw it all away, buy new.
That's is what I did and trust me, it isn't all sunshine and lollipops, either! I've been running non stop since I got here buying everything I need, and the little stuff adds up QUICK. (and the money goes quicker)
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By the way...shipping your stuff UPS doesn't always work out.
I shipped 13 boxes to myself the day before I left. Long story short my arrival was delayed (car broke down) and I missed UPS when they tried to deliver. Instead of coming back the next day, UPS changed my delivery date to the following WEEK. (the tracking info said I did that, but i did NOT). So, for my job interview today I had to buy another pair of shoes because my dress shoes are in one of those boxes. I am supposed to get my stuff tomorrow...a week after I have been here.
The UPS driver left me the message NEED YOU TO BE HOME PLEASE!!! on the note on the door. I specified "no signature" required and was told that the driver would just leave the boxes. Instead he chose to reschedule my delivery and cause me a HUGE inconvenience. I have been here nearly a week and have yet to unpack...because my stuff isn't here.
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OMG what a pain. You think that's bad, be thankful you didn't ship Fedex. I've had ground service from MN to CA take eight working days!
I remember reading about a place where you ship your stuff UPS to their warehouse, than you tell them to ship to your final destination. I wonder if anyone has done that and how it worked out?
It's said rule of thumb is to pack a week's worth of clothing in your suitcase that stays with you when you move. Did you do that Elle?
OMG what a pain. You think that's bad, be thankful you didn't ship Fedex. I've had ground service from MN to CA take eight working days!
I remember reading about a place where you ship your stuff UPS to their warehouse, than you tell them to ship to your final destination. I wonder if anyone has done that and how it worked out?
It's said rule of thumb is to pack a week's worth of clothing in your suitcase that stays with you when you move. Did you do that Elle?
Yes, I had 2 suitcases of clothes packed, but limited shoes. I am dying to take the dogs walking around the neighborhood but my sneakers are not here yet!
The UPS guy is going to get an earful from me today.
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Be careful, this is the guy that will be delivering to you from now on. I know you're upset but take a deep breath. If this is the worst thing that happened during your move thank the Lord for your good fortune.
I leave my guys (and gals) bribes when I know they are coming. I leave small ziplock bags of fun size candy in the cooler months, and small frozen bottles of Gatorade in the summers. I get stellar service.
Be careful, this is the guy that will be delivering to you from now on. I know you're upset but take a deep breath. If this is the worst thing that happened during your move thank the Lord for your good fortune.
I leave my guys (and gals) bribes when I know they are coming. I leave small ziplock bags of fun size candy in the cooler months, and small frozen bottles of Gatorade in the summers. I get stellar service.
Well, I had no choice, I was broken down and stuck in a town 3 hours away. Calling UPS I was told that because I specified "shipper release" no signature was required and the packages should have been left at the door. The driver chose to delay my delivery by an entire WEEK, leaving me a nasty note in the process. I just called UPS and will likely be getting a refund. I spent nearly $500 to ship this stuff. I did not get what I paid for.
I don't care about the driver, I don't order anything that requires UPS shipping. And I don't plan to use them in the future. I don't recommend anyone else use them, either. I am now stuck just sitting here all day waiting for the boxes to arrive. I don't dare leave; the last thing I need is another nasty note from the driver. When you order/ship something, you expect it to arrive as promised, not a week later. My clothes have been in those boxes for 2 weeks now. I imagine I will need to rewash them all, also an inconvenience.
This was not the worst thing, the worst thing was car breaking down and being stuck in a tiny town Motel 6 with 2 dogs and 2 cats for 4 days while they waited for parts. Nothing but Denny's and vending machine food. But this comes in a close second.
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CCc, how are you selling? Ebay, craigslist, local paper or something else?
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