Setting the record straight USPS home pick up.

[Deleted]

Not sure where the post was, but I suggested that the OP have USPS pick up from their home.  I also stated that they pick up both first class and priority.  Yesterday I noticed that the website states the following: 'Your carrier can pick up your shipment free during regular mail delivery if you're using an expedited service like Priority Mail®, Priority Mail Express®, Global Express Guaranteed®, or Merchandise Return services.'

So I'm here to set the record straight - I was wrong.  Although the website does not give you an error message if you schedule a first class only pick up and my carrier has never complained, it is only for expedited services.

Sorry if I lead anyone astray!

[Deleted]

Well Debs, the worst it did was get my hopes up! But even if I miss the carrier, SO loves to play errand boy for me... 

[SA]

After my mailman scanned 2 batches of pickups as "delivered" instead of picked up, I refuse to use the service.
It's sad because our income can really depend on if they set their machine to the appropriate setting.

[unknown]

You can schedule a first class international pickup - maybe that's where the 'first class' wires got crossed.

[treetop]

Their website only let you schedule expedited or a return service for a long time, but a few months ago it started letting you schedule first class by itself. I've been doing first class by itself for a while now with no problems.

[Deleted]

I have also been scheduling first class for pick up. My mail person hasn't complained. But I would have felt bad if someone else scheduled it and encountered a problem. I'll still do it as long as it works. Saves gas and time.

[val2525]

I'm with Liz. I've had them scanned as delivered instead of picked up and had to refund one buyer. No more pickup for me.