Maybe so, but I've actually had an item in my hand and the USPS tracking system still said it was 2 or 3 states away. And I live in a small town that's off the beaten path. We're one of those places where 2nd day delivery usually means 3 or 4 day delivery, so somebody wasn't scanning something somewhere. :sleepy1:
My personal experience with the USPS Track & Confirm system is that you usually get info when the Post Office gets the item & then an update when it's delivered, and IF you're lucky, sometimes there'll be something else in between, but it's very hit or miss.
The last item I sent with them with Track & Confirm never showed up in the system. It was an intake that was insured for $300 and when I sent it I made it very clear at the Post Office that the buyer wanted to be able to track the package, which they assured me he would be able to do. I assume he received it because he's a member here & he never complained that he didn't get it but there was NEVER any info available from the USPS on line system when I entered the number. Just a note advising me that MAYBE I could get info if I went to the office where I mailed the package. :cwm10: