Fed Ex & UPS Delivers on Weekends

@CarolDM (203452)
Nashville, Tennessee
September 19, 2021 4:01pm CST
Remember the days when you had to pay extra to get a package on a weekend? Not any more. Have been getting lots of deliveries on weekend lately, with free shipping. Talked to the Fed Ex driver today. He said they have changed their work schedules and they deliver seven days a week, no extra charge. He works from Wednesday through Sunday. Sounds like a busy time. And he said soon it will get busier with the holidays coming up. And with more people at home these days, they are ordering online more often. I also see the UPS and Amazon trucks on weekends as well. Busy, busy it seems. Was glad to get stocked up on paper products once again. The shelves are getting empty at the stores, so I made another order. Just to be safe.
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• United States
19 Sep 21
I need to start stocking up whenever I can. Saw the postal man today and didn't even realize it was Sunday until later. He just stopped at one house, of course. I'm glad these workers are still getting work.
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• United States
19 Sep 21
@CarolDM I hope they'll get a nice Holiday bonus.
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@CarolDM (203452)
• Nashville, Tennessee
19 Sep 21
@ScribbledAdNauseum They should.
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@CarolDM (203452)
• Nashville, Tennessee
19 Sep 21
They all seem very busy for sure.
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@Deepizzaguy (94552)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
19 Sep 21
That is interesting that delivery trucks do deliver packages on weekends.
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@Deepizzaguy (94552)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
20 Sep 21
@CarolDM That is wonderful since the UPS truck does deliver packages to my home on Sunday on occasion which is a nice deal.
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@CarolDM (203452)
• Nashville, Tennessee
19 Sep 21
Yes they do, and at no charge.
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@CarolDM (203452)
• Nashville, Tennessee
20 Sep 21
@Deepizzaguy It is good for those who order a lot online.
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@divalounger (5849)
• United States
20 Sep 21
During the pandemic, I discovered that many places deliver.It has been a godsend since we are both older--but it can't be fun for the drivers I think--I have gotten some Amazon deliveries as late as 8 pm on a Sunday evening--
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• United States
21 Sep 21
@CarolDM I was just thinking about holiday shopping--it was different last year and I suspect it will be different this year as well
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@CarolDM (203452)
• Nashville, Tennessee
20 Sep 21
Yes and now the holiday ordering will start soon. Glad they all have jobs.
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@CarolDM (203452)
• Nashville, Tennessee
21 Sep 21
@divalounger I am sure it will be different again.
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@JudyEv (325818)
• Rockingham, Australia
20 Sep 21
You never know when products might get hard to come by. Best to stay ahead if you can.
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@JudyEv (325818)
• Rockingham, Australia
21 Sep 21
@CarolDM I'm a bit surprised at that but it's good if people are trying to isolate a bit.
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@CarolDM (203452)
• Nashville, Tennessee
20 Sep 21
They are starting to disappear again.
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@CarolDM (203452)
• Nashville, Tennessee
21 Sep 21
@JudyEv Not surprised at all, the hospitals are full again here.
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@Ronrybs (17849)
• London, England
20 Sep 21
That seems so long ago. I can vaguely remember there being no deliveries on a weekend at all!
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@Ronrybs (17849)
• London, England
20 Sep 21
@CarolDM I am sure it was the same over here, but I never had anything delivered over a weekend. Now I just take it for granted
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@CarolDM (203452)
• Nashville, Tennessee
20 Sep 21
@Ronrybs I do as well. Just something I thought about.
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@CarolDM (203452)
• Nashville, Tennessee
20 Sep 21
I have seen deliveries on Sunday in the past, but you used to pay extra for that shipping.
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@DocAndersen (54411)
• United States
20 Sep 21
that was the one advantage the USPS had, they also deliver on weekends and did so first, but now, there isn't an advantage.
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@CarolDM (203452)
• Nashville, Tennessee
20 Sep 21
Too much competition I guess.
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@CarolDM (203452)
• Nashville, Tennessee
20 Sep 21
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@DocAndersen (54411)
• United States
20 Sep 21
@CarolDM too much, very said...
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@prinzcy (32322)
• Malaysia
2 Oct 21
We have one courier like that here. They would deliver any day, even on public holiday or festive celebration.
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@CarolDM (203452)
• Nashville, Tennessee
2 Oct 21
Good to know.
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@toniganzon (72285)
• Philippines
20 Sep 21
Oh wow never experienced paying extra for a weekend delivery. Here they’d always deliver on any day with the same fee. The only delivery fee that changes is the food delivery when it’s in the evening.
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@CarolDM (203452)
• Nashville, Tennessee
20 Sep 21
That was years ago, just like any other day now.
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@RebeccasFarm (86769)
• United States
19 Sep 21
I cannot recall when they did not ..seems so long ago Carol. Yes, it is about time they do though as many need these deliveries on the weekends. Glad you are getting yours. Yes always good to have stuff onhand for sure. Here there seems to be no shortage so far anyway.
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@CarolDM (203452)
• Nashville, Tennessee
19 Sep 21
I remember paying extra for the deliveries. It is gradually becoming one item after another here.
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• United States
19 Sep 21
@CarolDM That is great.
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@CarolDM (203452)
• Nashville, Tennessee
19 Sep 21
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@wolfgirl569 (95226)
• Marion, Ohio
20 Sep 21
I figure I have wash rags if people get stupid again about the paper products.
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@CarolDM (203452)
• Nashville, Tennessee
20 Sep 21
That works too.
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@rakski (112925)
• Philippines
20 Sep 21
that is good!
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@rakski (112925)
• Philippines
22 Sep 21
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@CarolDM (203452)
• Nashville, Tennessee
20 Sep 21
I agree.
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@Dena91 (15860)
• United States
20 Sep 21
Our postman can be seen driving around the county on Sundays delivering peoples amazon orders. So far with all the things that we have ordered we haven't had anything delivered on a Sunday.
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@CarolDM (203452)
• Nashville, Tennessee
20 Sep 21
I have been amazed, it is like any other day.
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@dgobucks226 (34369)
19 Sep 21
Yes, how about that! I recently received a Fed Ex delivery on a Sunday. I've been getting extra paper towels too. I'm good on toilet paper. I stocked up plenty last time
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@dgobucks226 (34369)
21 Sep 21
@CarolDM Yes siree
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@CarolDM (203452)
• Nashville, Tennessee
19 Sep 21
We must stay stocked on the important stuff.
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@Rashnag (30598)
• Surat, India
20 Sep 21
Glad that you got it. Yes at times of holidays, stocks decrease in stores
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@CarolDM (203452)
• Nashville, Tennessee
20 Sep 21
Thank you!
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@Rashnag (30598)
• Surat, India
21 Sep 21
@CarolDM your welcome
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@kaylachan (57697)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
19 Sep 21
I've noticed that, too. We see the trucks all the time.
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@CarolDM (203452)
• Nashville, Tennessee
19 Sep 21
I thought maybe they were making overtime but not according to the driver I talked to.
@DianneN (246874)
• United States
19 Sep 21
Same here.
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@CarolDM (203452)
• Nashville, Tennessee
19 Sep 21
That is great.
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@NJChicaa (116006)
• United States
19 Sep 21
I'm more amazed at the USPS delivering 7 days a week. Our mailman comes TWICE a day even on Sundays!
@NJChicaa (116006)
• United States
19 Sep 21
@CarolDM We do.
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@CarolDM (203452)
• Nashville, Tennessee
19 Sep 21
We don't have mail on Sunday's.
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@db20747 (43427)
• Washington, District Of Columbia
19 Sep 21
Good thing. People need things even on Sundays! Haven't used delivery yet, but will try soon
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@CarolDM (203452)
• Nashville, Tennessee
19 Sep 21
Yes it is a great thing for sure.