Members inscho Posted May 23, 2006 Members Share Posted May 23, 2006 I go to the post office on my lunch break to send out a package...easy enough. After waiting behind at least a dozen people, I walk up to the counter and.... "Hello" Hi "I would like to ship this regular postage with delivery confirmation." is this anything fragile perishable, blah blah blah "Nope." I can overnight this for you, it will arrive at their door tomorrow afternoon for only thirty-something dollars.. "No thanks, regular postage will be fine." Would you like insurance on the package? "No, I just want delivery confirmation." For a mere $2.53 you can send this priority mail and it will be insured up to $100 and arrive in no later than 4 days..opposed to regular postage taking a full week. "No thank you. Regular Postage will be fine." Would like to buy any stamps, envelopes, etc? "No" (pointing to some display) we are offering these MLK stamps for only $$$$ "No thanks" Ok...well your total is $$$$ ======== Like a {censored}ing used car salesman or something. :mad: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members ZJD Posted May 23, 2006 Members Share Posted May 23, 2006 They must have been new. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members inscho Posted May 23, 2006 Author Members Share Posted May 23, 2006 Originally posted by 48729zjd They must have been new. I hope not, she had to be in her mid 50's Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members (((echo))) Posted May 23, 2006 Members Share Posted May 23, 2006 suggestive selling.. you should be used it to it by now judging by all the businesses that do it, drives me nuts.would you..no thankswould you..no thank youbut would..no thankshow about our new..{censored} OFF! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members runbeerrun Posted May 23, 2006 Members Share Posted May 23, 2006 I hate the post office too. I just put my package up there, and blurt out "AIRMAIL" really loud. They back off! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members inscho Posted May 23, 2006 Author Members Share Posted May 23, 2006 Originally posted by runbeerrun I hate the post office too. I just put my package up there, and blurt out "AIRMAIL" really loud. They back off! that made me laugh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members The Great Waldo Pepper Posted May 23, 2006 Members Share Posted May 23, 2006 Ask them. Often I hear them talking to eachother about work politics. They are usually more than happy to share with me. Postal politics rule. More seriously, I think that they routinely offer those because they are beneficial services most folks are unaware of USPS being capible of. Not like the nerd at Best Buy offering extended warrantees on $40 DVD players. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members inscho Posted May 23, 2006 Author Members Share Posted May 23, 2006 Originally posted by (((echo))) suggestive selling.. you should be used it to it by now judging by all the businesses that do it, drives me nuts. would you.. no thanks would you.. no thank you but would.. no thanks how about our new.. {censored} OFF! I have never encountered it with such magnitude at the post office before.....she acted like she was disappointed that I didn't buy the MLK stamp have you noticed that malls now are becoming more and more like a middle eastern bazaar. the employees come to you.....it freaks me out Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members MonkeyKnifeFighter Posted May 23, 2006 Members Share Posted May 23, 2006 Originally posted by inscho that made me laugh +1~MkF!"AIRMAIL!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members inscho Posted May 23, 2006 Author Members Share Posted May 23, 2006 Originally posted by catalinbread Ask them. Often I hear them talking to eachother about work politics. They are usually more than happy to share with me. Postal politics rule. More seriously, I think that they routinely offer those because they are beneficial services most folks are unaware of USPS being capible of. Not like the nerd at Best Buy offering extended warrantees on $40 DVD players. I would, but I only go to the post office on my lunch break and I usually have just enough time to get the package sent off and back to work. No time for chit chat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil O'Keefe Posted May 23, 2006 Share Posted May 23, 2006 Originally posted by inscho I go to the post office on my lunch break to send out a package...easy enough. After waiting behind at least a dozen people, I walk up to the counter and.... "Hello" Hi"I would like to ship this regular postage with delivery confirmation." is this anything fragile perishable, blah blah blah"Nope." I can overnight this for you, it will arrive at their door tomorrow afternoon for only thirty-something dollars.."No thanks, regular postage will be fine." Would you like insurance on the package?"No, I just want delivery confirmation." For a mere $2.53 you can send this priority mail and it will be insured up to $100 and arrive in no later than 4 days..opposed to regular postage taking a full week."No thank you. Regular Postage will be fine." Would like to buy any stamps, envelopes, etc?"No" (pointing to some display) we are offering these MLK stamps for only $$$$"No thanks" Ok...well your total is $$$$======== Like a {censored}ing used car salesman or something. :mad: It's not a commission on items and services sold, but rather a bonus that they get for keeping the lines and wait times long. The more they ask, the longer it takes, and the busier they look. The busier they look, the more popular they seem, and therefore more people will want to use USPS instead of the FedEx and UPS competition.There. That's my conspiracy theory post for the year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members inscho Posted May 23, 2006 Author Members Share Posted May 23, 2006 Originally posted by Phil O'Keefe It's not a commission on items and services sold, but rather a bonus that they get for keeping the lines and wait times long. The more they ask, the longer it takes, and the busier they look. The busier they look, the more popular they seem, and therefore more people will want to use USPS instead of the FedEx and UPS competition. There. That's my conspiracy theory post for the year. joo crayzee mang Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil O'Keefe Posted May 23, 2006 Share Posted May 23, 2006 Prove that I'm wrong - I challenge you. EDIT - I just noticed this is my 5150 post... I guess maybe I AM crazy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members inscho Posted May 23, 2006 Author Members Share Posted May 23, 2006 Originally posted by Phil O'Keefe Prove that I'm wrong - I challenge you. EDIT - I just noticed this is my 5150 post... I guess maybe I AM crazy. My guess is that there are incentives. Like whoever sells the most books of stamps gets a gift certificate to the sizzler.*shrugs* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Brian Marshall Posted May 23, 2006 Members Share Posted May 23, 2006 at the post office i used to go to, i was in there 3 or 4 times a week. There were about 6 different people that usually worked the counter. One was a little old asian lady that i could barely understand... It almost became comical after a while, becuase every time she helped me she would ask me 20 questions... And I couldnt anwer with words like "sure" "no thankyou" "i dont think so" it had to be a straight yes or no, or she would get totally lost. you rike surance not today thanks mmmm??? NO you rike samp pardon? you rike samp huhhhh? SAMP!!!!!! she picks up stamps and waves them in my face no thank you She rings up the stamps on the register, and i just {censored}ing take them.. WTF!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members angus_old Posted May 23, 2006 Members Share Posted May 23, 2006 Originally posted by inscho I hope not, she had to be in her mid 50's doesn't mean she wasn't new - they hire alot of semiretirees who work part time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members inscho Posted May 23, 2006 Author Members Share Posted May 23, 2006 Originally posted by Brian Marshall at the post office i used to go to, i was in there 3 or 4 times a week. There were about 6 different people that usually worked the counter. One was a little old asian lady that i could barely understand... It almost became comical after a while, becuase every time she helped me she would ask me 20 questions... And I couldnt anwer with words like "sure" "no thankyou" "i dont think so" it had to be a straight yes or no, or she would get totally lost. you rike surance not today thanks mmmm??? NO you rike samp pardon? you rike samp huhhhh? SAMP!!!!!! she picks up stamps and waves them in my face no thank you She rings up the stamps on the register, and i just {censored}ing take them.. WTF!!!! "you rike samp"bwahaha...for that I think I will buy a stupid box soon...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members KBN Posted May 23, 2006 Members Share Posted May 23, 2006 Originally posted by inscho I have never encountered it with such magnitude at the post office before.....she acted like she was disappointed that I didn't buy the MLK stamp have you noticed that malls now are becoming more and more like a middle eastern bazaar. the employees come to you..... it freaks me out You should take a bag full of stuff to the mall and try to sell it to the employees."Sir would you be interested in the extended warranty?""No, not really. Would you be interested in a full set of 1988 Donruss baseball cards...Mint? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members inscho Posted May 23, 2006 Author Members Share Posted May 23, 2006 Originally posted by KBN "No, not really. Would you be interested in a full set of 1988 Donruss baseball cards...Mint? oddly enough I have a full mint set of 88 donruss baseball cards as well as 89-93 sets... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members jasonfuzz Posted May 23, 2006 Members Share Posted May 23, 2006 Your unrealistic dialogue is full of lies! :mad: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members inscho Posted May 23, 2006 Author Members Share Posted May 23, 2006 Originally posted by jasonfuzz Your unrealistic dialogue is full of lies! :mad: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil O'Keefe Posted May 23, 2006 Share Posted May 23, 2006 I think that they routinely offer those because they are beneficial services most folks are unaware of USPS being capible of. In all seriousness, this is a really good point. The last time I was at the post office (sending a USPS MO for my Lovetones), I learned about a USPS rate for media... which I didn't know about previosly. Tape, CD's, DVD's, all sorts of things qualify. As a studio owner, that was of interest to me. Unfortunately, it doesn't apply to HDD's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members jasonfuzz Posted May 23, 2006 Members Share Posted May 23, 2006 Here's how it really went down HelloHi I would like to ship this regular postage with delivery confirmation.Is that all for today? Well, I have a package right here you can check out (uncomfortable laughter) (she grins devilishly) (smooth jazz plays in the background)Maybe I should (you both go in the back) trust me. I was there. I was watching the whole time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members inscho Posted May 23, 2006 Author Members Share Posted May 23, 2006 Originally posted by jasonfuzz Here's how it really went down Hello Hi I would like to ship this regular postage with delivery confirmation. Is that all for today? Well, I have a package right here you can check out (uncomfortable laughter) (she grins devilishly) (smooth jazz plays in the background) Maybe I should (you both go in the back) trust me. I was there. I was watching the whole time you forgot to mention that she was 22 with double-D's and an ass you can bounce a quarter off of.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members MonkeyKnifeFighter Posted May 23, 2006 Members Share Posted May 23, 2006 Originally posted by inscho as well as 89... A Jerome Walton rookie card!!!~MkF!"He's got superstar written all over him!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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