mailing/shipping problems

Shipping has become a foul subject for me for a while.. But Covid is only their current excuse.
In particular, it's the 'free shipping' sellers use on Ebag. Just recently, I ordered a new Pin Vise on Ebag from a seller in Los Angeles. This is roughly 320 miles. I get a notification the next day: 'Pre-shipment'. Two days later, 'shipment received'. Ok, I get it, not everyone (almost no one) makes a daily run to the post office.
Another 2 days go by, 'Arrived at USPS Regional Origin Facility CITY OF INDUSTRY CA DISTRIBUTION CENTER'
Next day, 'Arrived at USPS Regional Facility INDIANAPOLIS IN DISTRIBUTION CENTER ANNEX'.

That was an expensive goof... all that plane fuel on a free label, AND 5 states from California!

So, the next day, they stick it on a truck! Departed USPS Regional Facility INDIANAPOLIS IN DISTRIBUTION CENTER ANNEX.
3 days later, rolls into Sacramento and sat another day before getting to my local post and I get my long awaited, 'out for delivery' notice. At this point, I've moved on to other projects.
I hear the mail truck go by at 1:30 pm.. "oh, it's finally hear", so I go out to the mail box. Nothing but junk mail. ?!?!
3 hours later, I'm in the house getting some ice water, and I see the mail truck fly by. Sure enough, there it is. 13 frickin' days later! I think the pony express could have made that loop 3 times, back in the day... :BangHead: