Gerhard Fiedler wrote: > > I use frequently USPS Global Priority Mail from the USA to Brazil. USPS > states 4 to 6 days > (http://www.usps.com/business/mailingtools/mailingproducts.htm?from=home&page=mailingproductsservices). > This is also what the clerks inform, and is of course what therefore the > sender expects. The real delivery time is more like 2 to 5 weeks, with 3 to > 4 weeks being most common. If they had any sort of feedback loop, they > couldn't state with a straight face that it takes 4 to 6 days. (Or maybe > they could... :) > If they knew the REAL truth, they wouldn't offer the service at all with a straight face. Two out of four shipments in the last year got permanently lost between the USA and South Africa. USPS states "yep - we have a record that you sent it but we have no further record of it...". What kind of BS is that? No wonder lots of folks are reluctant to sell overseas from the USA. USPS domestic service is cheap and reliable - international service really stinks. Carey -- *Carey Fisher, Chief Technical Officer New Communications Solutions, LLC *careyfisher@ncsradio.com Toll Free Phone:888-883-5788 Local Phone:770-814-0683 FAX: 888-883-5788 www.ncsradio.com -- http://www.piclist.com PIC/SX FAQ & list archive View/change your membership options at http://mailman.mit.edu/mailman/listinfo/piclist