Extremely Disappointed with the Service at This UPS Store
Let me start by saying that I’ve been using UPS and USPS my entire life to buy and sell sneakers. I’ve always favored UPS—not just for reliability, but because the service at most locations has always been helpful and accommodating. One of the small but important things I appreciated was that, if my package needed a bit of tape for extra security, they were always willing to help without making it a big deal.
Unfortunately, that changed with my visit yesterday.
I came in to return a product to Nike with a prepaid label. As usual, I kindly asked if they could tape the top of the box closed—just a single strip. Out of nowhere, a worker who wasn’t even directly helping me loudly shouted “No.” I was surprised and asked whether this was a new UPS-wide policy or just something specific to this store. He rudely responded that it had “always been UPS policy.”
I calmly explained that I’ve been to over 50 different UPS locations across the country and never once had an issue with receiving a small piece of tape for a prepaid return. I’ve never been asked to purchase a roll for something so minor. After I mentioned that I would contact Nike and return the item elsewhere, the associate reluctantly gave me a piece of tape.
This experience was disappointing enough to change my shipping habits completely. I no longer feel loyal to UPS as a result. From now on, I’ll use USPS or FedEx—even if it’s a free return—because I’d rather avoid rude treatment and unnecessary hassle over something so simple.
To top it off, the associate’s unprofessional attitude—particularly from someone who wasn’t even handling my return—left a really poor impression. For reference, he was a shorter man, Indian in appearance, with a beard.
UPS needs to seriously evaluate how consistent and customer-friendly its stores are—because this kind of experience pushes long-time customers like me away.
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