I try to use this post office as I live in the area, but its been a crap shoot as some clerks are more helpful than others.
I went in this morning to see if they could assist me in trying to find out what was happening to my box that was mailed out on Feb 3 with final destination being Japan. I was receiving daily tracking updates via text messaging. Last update was on Feb 7 @ 734pm which said: processed through LOS ANGELES CA INTERNATIONAL DISTRIBUTION CENTER, then nothing.
The guy who helped me said there are delays due to covid and Japan is one of the most restrictive countries where they are not letting people in, so there are no flights and thats how the mail gets there. He said my package is probably waiting for a flight that goes to Japan. We'll, I've sent a box to Japan just about every month, and this is the first time it has disappeared. There are no 'USPS alerts' for Japan & my other boxes may have taken a day or 2 longer to get there, but actually made it into Japan. But really...for the price I pay plus insurance!!! He didnt even look at my original paperwork that I took in for reference & would not help. Not even an offer of passing the buck to another USPS department...zippo, zilch, NOTHING!!! Unfortunately for me, bad customer service will not help me find my box & get it to its destination b4 the chocolates melt
I was NOT happy to say the least, then decided to get on phone with USPS. After the rounds of automated messages and a short wait, I was greeted by a cordial attendant who was WAY MORE efficient & helpful than the earlier counter clerk. She confirmed my information and then said she will file an international inquiry to find the status of my package ....thank-you Jesus for this competent USPS worker!! Glad to know there are still some people who take pride and do their job properly
She thanked me for using the US postal service and said she hopes that I will hear back from them soon. Keeping my fingers crossed with good news and a delivery confirmation!!
If he was the only worker there, it would've been a 1 star (since u have to give a star) but they got 2 stars, just to give everyone else the benefit of the doubt. read more