Is this the post office located in La-La land?  If so, I have some buyer's that might be able to locate the number for you!

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Hey Pete and Theresa,

 I used to always do a spot check with clients that were to recieve our mailouts. I gave me a legitimate reason to call and say, "Did you get my postcard?"

Since it is 3rd class probably, don't be surprised if it takes 3 weeks. You also have to verify which location it was mailed from. 3 to 5 days is aweful short for anything but first class.

If you are worried about this happening in the future, consider sending first class, this way any that are undelivered will be returned to you, and you can update your list and have that person removed. Especially if you are doing small counts such as 500 pieces.

Just my 2 cents......good luck!

How very astute of your Becky!

Little known fact - The Post Office in La-La Land is staffed by people who work 23.5 hours perday, have 18 arms and are always dilligent, frinedly and prompt.

I had somehting similiar happen to me on a mailing, I ended up getting a block of returns from a building that the post office said they couldn't deliver to. It was really odd because the building is across the street. Take it for what is is....The Post Office.

Pete,

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I have used third class before and it took over two weeks from the time the post office got them to the first delieries.

When I mail now, I make sure it is first class, takes the least amount of time and you get the undeliverable mail sent to you.

Another hint, I always send one to myself so I know when they are being delivered.

Gary

I always send first class now also for that exact reason. They will just set it aside and mail it when they feel like it.

Too bad you didn't use the post office in the town called "Perfect." You know the place - Walgreens has a store there. You might want to try there next time.

Call back the company that did your mailings.  The post office always gives you a printout copy of the bulkmail that was delivered to them.  The company should have this as proof of mailing.  If not they own you 500 pieces, printed and mailed for free.  If nothing else they can give you the name of the post office they used and you should go in person to see if your mail was there.  It may be hard for them to find the pieces without the printout though.  Bulk mail does seem to go out last.  Depending on how busy the post office is.  I just hope yours didn't sit around because of tax time!  Hope this helps.

Jana

Try going to usps.com

There should be an office locator by zip code that will probably give you the local office number.

It may have changed as  the post office switched to an 800 call center.

Like others have said prior it is much better to mail first class as it is much more dependable time wise.

I had a similar experience earlier this year.  I always use First Class mail, but failed to mark that particular mailing for First Class and it went out as Third Class.  Taught me a BIG lesson!  Also, I always include my own name and address among the cards, so I know when they are delivered.  Plus, each time I do a mailing I can tell when they are delivered by the increase in traffic on my websites.

I always have the company send a piece to my office to make sure it is coming. Always include one for yourself sent to yourself.

I had the same thing happened to me. I had ordered Just Listed postcards for my neighborhood.......... I never got mine but the company swears they mailed them................ I will not use them again.

And never got a call either........

Sagine

I was wondering what companies you have used which have givien good service.