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UPS Reviews Summary

The overall reputation of UPS is marred by significant concerns regarding service reliability and customer support. Many customers report frequent delays in package delivery, errors in shipping, and inadequate responsiveness from customer service representatives. Complaints highlight issues with lost packages, unfulfilled delivery promises, and a lack of accountability, leading to frustration and dissatisfaction. While some customers acknowledge the company's long-standing presence in the industry, the prevailing sentiment is overwhelmingly negative, with calls for improved communication and service efficiency. This feedback suggests that UPS must urgently address operational shortcomings to restore customer trust and satisfaction.

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service
1,035
value
922
shipping
1,000
returns
726
quality
867

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Florida
4 reviews
17 helpful votes
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Once again, this sorry $#*! UPS driver did not attempt to even get out of the truck. I wait ALL day at the door for nothing. This is the norm for UPS, people. Because nothing ever gets done to punish then or make them better. Even when you phone number is on the package, their boss says they're not obligated to phone you, even after dialing *67. Trust me, nobody wants your freaking number! This is why I love Fedex! They go above and beyond to please you. UPS sux balls. They will stay the same. They will never get better...

Date of experience: April 1, 2020
Canada
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Been waiting for my package for over 3 days when they said it would be delivered on the first day by the end of the day. I would recommend this company to nobody. By far one of the worst companies I have every tried to deal with. They don't care about customers and nothing is every there fault. I am truly hoping this company goes out of business before the end of the year. Like cmon look at the reviews on this website. 50 five star review and 272 one star review. You have to be ashamed when majority of people hate your company.

Date of experience: March 30, 2020
Massachusetts
2 reviews
1 helpful vote
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Delivered my next day delivery envelope (critical document) at a wrong address and the driver himself signed it.
Should I sue the heck out of you, stupid UPS?

Date of experience: March 30, 2020
Texas
1 review
0 helpful votes
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I received a notice that my package was delivered today to my mailbox. We have locked mail boxes. There is no package there. I tried calling the 1-800 # and you cannot get to a real person. It just keeps telling me my package was delivered at 12:31pm to my mailbox. Again no package is there. No human to talk to. What do you do?

Date of experience: March 27, 2020
California
2 reviews
1 helpful vote
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UPS is $#*!ing joke
March 27, 2020

On Friday March 20/2020, I went to ups store and
Send package to IRS Express I was told will be delivered by Tuesday but every time I check its reschedule they keep going after hours what is wrong with these people are they that stupid, how come they never check the office hours it's like right there on the f****** Monday to Friday 8:30an to 4:30 p.m. idiots...

Date of experience: March 27, 2020
Texas
2 reviews
0 helpful votes
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My package was delivered five hours after the delivery window, while nobody was home. The UPS driver's report stated that it was left on my enclosed patio, but I'll never know because the package was long gone by the time I got home from work. I attempted to file a claim on the missing package, but the UPS website claimed my shipment was not eligible for claims, stating: "The recipient has released UPS from liability for this package. It is ineligible for a claim submission. Refer to the UPS My Choice Service Terms for information on Liability Limitations." Ahh, the wonders of UPS customer service!

Date of experience: March 27, 2020
Massachusetts
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Withheld my package
March 26, 2020

What a horrible service. Was having a package delivered. And low and behold it was my unlucky day. I got one of the drivers who creeps up stairs, leaves a note and runs. Spent five hours on the phone with customer service and to no avail. This was the Warwick Rhode island customer care center. More like customer kick in $#*! center. So no I have to file a claim for the item with my bank to get my funds back. Yikes a process and a half. If you think you need to you need to use ups you may be better using the pony Express.

Date of experience: March 26, 2020
District of Columbia
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Bad delivery
March 26, 2020

Ups delivered me a $1000 cell phone to me at me rural house where I cant see the road they didnt drive up to the house they left it in the mail box last time I check us mail is the only thing allowed in the mail box! Good thing I was home and. Checked the tracking or I could have been owing AT&T money

Date of experience: March 25, 2020
New Jersey
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Well I had a 140$ estimated delivery it was pretty urgent to get here, that being said I paid for the 2day delivery system on the 21st of March. Its the 25th and I still don't have them and cannot get intouch with a rep to get my money for shipping back. I just keep getting told numbers to call which no one answers. Well I live around metro Atlanta and my package was shipped from Kentucky it made it all the way to Atlanta. I checked the tracking shipment online and it says its been delayed due to misplacing it and is currently in Ohio. Sad sad company wouldn't recommend it. Another time I ordered school books and it went to a neighbor on the porch. Second time I ordered two iPhone 11s they were delivered to a house few blocks away just left on the porch as well with no signature so apparently UPS CANNOT READ OR WRITE English so I won't have to worry about them seeing this post or them seeing the score I rated due to they don't understand numbers.

Date of experience: March 24, 2020
Texas
2 reviews
4 helpful votes
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They just don't care
March 25, 2020

UPS is the most unreliable carrier with the most unknowledgeable employees that I have EVER dealt with. They skipped over my house 2 days in a row for a pick up that was ordered on Friday! I spoke with Supervisor after supervisor, obtained a case number and a guarantee that my packages would be picked up today! WRONG, and not only were they skipped over AGAIN, but the next supervisor that I spoke to, Regina in the #UPSFtWorthHub said that now "mysteriously" she doesn't show ANY of the 5 tracking numbers to be ready for pick up? WTHeck? Did they delete everything after I spoke with the 3rd supervisor? I have been held hostage for 2 days now, even afraid to go to the bathroom because I was afraid of missing the driver...
I would not be as upset as I am if this was the first time that this has happened but it's not it has happened at least three other times. #UpsFtworth needs to get there act together! As the photo shows... Scheduled for pick up today, but Regina says she doesn't see ANY pick ups scheduled...

Date of experience: March 24, 2020
New York
1 review
1 helpful vote
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On Time
March 25, 2020

As a customer of Ups I am pleased with both the customer service and the shipping. Ordering from Target I received a label that read DELV1021 in the Smithtown area through Ups services the reason of the review is the quality in care tracking notification arrived right to the door just as said. I was able to watch the whole time of transit from Indianapolis to the customer center right to the house Scanning processes time Unbelievably satisfied. Great job through both parties. Saved lots of money ready for holidays so far positive experience

Date of experience: March 24, 2020
Illinois
1 review
0 helpful votes
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So today I received a text from my neighbor who informed me I had a package at the end of our drive which is 1 mile from my home.
When I went down to get my package it was laying on the ground right beside the road. It looked as though the driver put the package in a trash bag and drives by and throws my package out the window.
THESE PEOPLE ARE THE WORSED SHIPPING COMPANY I'VE EVER DEALT WITH!
And of course you think the package out the window is bad try getting a hold of someone from customer service. My experience is when you call them they want you to open an account to wage a complaint! I don't want a freeking account with them. THE ONLY REASON I DEAL WITH THESE PEOPLE IS BECAUSE WHEN I BUY ONLINE THAT IS THE ONLY OPTION A LOT OF RETAILERS USE!
Why can't something be done about these people why can't they be held accountable?

Date of experience: March 23, 2020
Texas
3 reviews
4 helpful votes
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These people stole, 3,000 worth of stuff, (2) 4 FOOT huge boxes, weighing over 90 pounds, just vanished, no one knows where they went, then against my wishes I bought a 3,000 computer and these idiots claim they "tried to deliver" twice, I've been sitting in my office for two damn days, no one showed up, this is how it starts, then they "Lose" the item and then poof it's gone. These guys are nothing but modern day pirates who steal, and lie and cheat. I'm out $6,000 and their response, "well I dont know sir, we'll let you know of it turns up" basically oh well"

Date of experience: March 21, 2020
Colorado
1 review
1 helpful vote
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Just Awful
March 21, 2020

I can not understand how UPS went from one of the best customer service orientated delivery service to a company who couldn't care less if customers are satisfied or not. Am currently on hold, its been 20 minutes and not even a "your business is important to us" message. Deliver the package its not rocket science. If you think you are to big to fail just keep up the crap service and you will find out.

Date of experience: March 20, 2020
Massachusetts
1 review
0 helpful votes
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UPS is consistent at doing "all things delivery" to the worst of their ability. Customer service is among the worst of any company I've ever delt with. Was expecting a delivery yesterday and was told "delivery attempted, no one there to sign" I can assure you, amid the COVID emergency I WAS HOME, no attempt was made. You can't call a local facility, and the national one just pawns you off in an email. I spent 48 min on hold yesterday and this morning after waiting 40 minutes was told "it's out for delivery and "SHOULD" get there today. They can't say when or even guarantee it. In the past, I've had to track a truck down to get an item that was GUARANTEED by a certain time that was late. I feel that once they are paid, there is no incentive for good customer service. ABSOLUTEY the worst company ever!

Date of experience: March 20, 2020
Georgia
1 review
37 helpful votes
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I ordered a very important document through a company and paid 20.00 for next day air and ups sorted the package wrong which may cause me a job. My package was already in Atlanta where I live and they sent my package to Augusta ga. And then told me if my package is that important I can drive to Augusta 2 hours away from me to get my package. That's what I paid you for. Horrible company, horrible service. I give you a negative star.

Date of experience: March 19, 2020
Florida
1 review
0 helpful votes
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BAD SERVICE
March 20, 2020

I went to return something small that I had bought by Amazon, I did not have to pay anything because Amazon covered the shipping. However need 5 inches of tape to close the bag and they charged me $ 2.14 for 5 inches of tape.

The payment was exaggerated, and the clerk was rude when asked if he should pay to use the tape.

Date of experience: March 19, 2020
California
1 review
0 helpful votes
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UPS will NEVER pay a claim, NEVER! They ALWAYS find a reason why it is YOUR fault!
After the destroy your property, they will BLAME YOU because it was not packaged in the proper cardboard... BUT I CRATED MINE IN WOOD! The crates was screwed shut with STAR BOLTS, so that the crate could NOT be opened without a drill and a START BOLT BIT! It is IMPOSSIBLE for this package to be opened without SERIOUS effort! YET, it was and the product was removed from the CRATE and the CRATE was "DISCARDED" yep THROWN IN THE TRASH... No pictures taken of the "damage" and they will not send me the crate so it can be inspected. They STOLE my product, "DISCARDED" the evidence, then BLAMED ME!

UPS ARE THIEVES who HIRE other THIEVES and then they COVER UP for the THIEVES!

PAY YOUR CLAIMS YOU THIEVES!

Date of experience: March 19, 2020
Canada
1 review
1 helpful vote
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I ordered online and the company that was supposed to ship was ups. They said they attempted delivery at 13h... and I was home, they never rang ( or did not rang the right number) because I received a package 1 hr after from another postal service just fine. They didnt even bother to put the yellow paper "attempted delivery" to the door... like really? I called them back and they said they cant do anything about it but they will try to deliver again tommorrow... yeah right.

Date of experience: March 17, 2020
Arizona
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Clueless
March 17, 2020

I had a package sent from the VA via UPS. The package was out for delivery for 7 days. I'm waiting on a package today that was due nlt 3:45, Worst delivery company by far.

Date of experience: March 16, 2020