gzig5 said

The packages all see the same transport apparatus through the buildings. It's moving as fast as they can, but in my experiences most of the damage comes from the diverters and collection areas. The diverter technology is getting better each year. I think the "Speed" in Priority mail mainly comes from logistic prioritization. Those boxes get on the truck first.

At this time it doesn't matter. they don't have enough trucks or drivers. I've sent two packages priority in the last month, both should have taken 2-3 days but took 12-14. You can't get blood from a turnip, but you still are paying for the higher level of service.

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hosehead said

As a former employee, I can tell you that negative space in the box is the biggest enemy. I am not forgiving the post office for a bunch of its ineptitude but that box in the pic is poorly packed.
People forget that the sorting system is machinated. Its easy to blame the employees but the majority of damage like that is caused by poor packing when it goes through the sorting machines. Not trying to pass the buck but its true.
That box could have been at the bottom of a wire bin that had hundreds of pounds of other boxes on top of it. All done via machines. Just one dudes opinion.:mob:

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