Can anyone tell if the US Mail is moving slower recently?

[lastlib]

Ten days ago, I mailed a letter with a large-$ check to a mutual fund company. As of yesterday, the money had not shown up in my fund account, nor has the check cleared my bank. I know that federal rules don't allow a mutual fund to sit on a check--it has to be processed at least by the business day after it is received. (maybe that rule has been waived due to virus? IDK) That only leaves the possibility that it's delayed in the mail. Any DU thoughts?

[wryter2000]

1. I don't know that, but

My passport was delivered to the wrong address. A police officer brought it to me yesterday. I don't know why the guy who received it didn't put it in my mailbox, but at least he got the police to bring it to me.

[jimfields33]

5. No reason for them to risk their health

Perhaps they called the police and put it on the porch for the police to pick up. Remember we’re in a whole new world.

[wryter2000]

9. The officer and I stood well apart from each other

Our hands didn't touch to exchange the passport. Then I brought it in the house, swabbed it with bleach/soap solution, and washed my hands. The pages are a bit warped but otherwise okay.

I hope he didn't catch anything from it.

[jimfields33]

10. I hope all involve are good. You especially!!!!!!

[customerserviceguy]

12. It might have been

that your neighbor who got the passport in the mail was elderly, and did not want to be involved in returning it to you. Also, a cop would probably be better equipped to know that the passport was being delivered to the person who it belonged to, at least in the mind of the person who accidentally received the document.

[LiberalArkie]

2. Maybe most of the people at the fund are working from home?

My mail out in rural Arkansas is as fast as ever.

[getagrip_already]

3. They got a package to my brother in nyc overnight from mass this week.......

Express mail. I shipped it at 2:00 pm, he had it at noon the next day.

Did you send it first class only? No certified or tracking?

[lastlib]

6. First class--from MO to MA

Business-Reply--couldn't see much value in certifying it.

[MrsMatt]

13. Business reply is processed last

I work for a business who uses a lot of BRE and our BRE mail is typically delayed 2 days or more, depending on the volume of mail.

At least, that is the story we received from our mail carrier.

[3catwoman3]

4. We mailed our older son a card for his 30th birthday on 3/19.

He hasn't received it yet.

I texted him a message on the actual day, 3/22, which showed up on his phone on 3/25. WTH?

[lastlib]

8. Maybe things are going slower than normal.

Think I will mail my other bills early....

[A HERETIC I AM]

7. I work for a US Mail Contractor....

And there could be any number of reasons for your experience, including as someone else suggested, your fund company has people working from home. Their mailroom should still be operational, but if they are understaffed it could and probably does slow everything down.

The mail is still moving, however. I’m home today because there are no trips available to me that I want to take. They called me this morning and offered one that requires entering 3 different sorting centers but I turned it down.

I also have COPD and for the first time in 2 years, I have an episode slowly manifesting itself.

So...yeah, I’m short of breath but no fever.

Anyway, have patience. Your letter moved, of that I’m sure.

And yes, I’m worried, but this isn’t unexpected even though I did what I could to mitigate exposure

[lastlib]

11. Thanks for the insight!

Take care out there, friend!