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  • #31 7778040
    Qwet
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    About a year ago my friend chose an economic package and got it after almost a month. I haven't heard of longer cases, but they do happen sometimes ;)
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  • #32 7778821
    leonow32
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    When I was a postman, I found out that the record delay was ... 20 years :D the letter was lost in the office and they found it only during the renovation :D Although it was a regular letter, the postman delivered it in person, and the sender was very surprised that he was getting a letter from a long-dead man :D
  • #33 7780183
    Kociak1984
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    Kociak1984 wrote:
    I personally advise you to avoid economical ones (...)
    It has not come to this day. It was probably sent in May ...


    I just found out they refunded his money. Not bad. I wonder who has a few CPLDs :D
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  • #34 7791432
    MluMlu
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    It should be noted that in 2009 the post office went on strike and it was different with their services. I always choose an economical package on the Allegro and it has not happened to me that it will come later than 5 days.
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  • #35 8273281
    calibra70
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    I bought the book, I paid the cash on June 30, 2010 on June 1, 2010 the seller wrote to an e-mail that the package had been sent.

    Today it is July 8, 2010

    The package was delivered by the postman and I am satisfied.

    To sum up:

    The package sent by economy package goes within a week or additionally, as in my case, one week and one day.

    So there is nothing to worry about and it will happen anyway, but if someone is impatient and cares about the package Very much (just like me :D ), I strongly recommend other delivery options:

    Priority parcel (PLN 5)
    Priority cash on delivery (PLN 14)

    I guess these values are constant

    That ensure the fastest delivery time in a week for paying for the ordered item.

    Regards
  • #36 8275667
    rzymo
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    calibra70 wrote:

    Priority parcel (PLN 5)
    Priority cash on delivery (PLN 14)

    You mixed up something with these prices.

    Instead of shooting, you can always check the source: http://www.poczta-polska.pl/cennik.htm ;)
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  • #37 9228645
    Suszi90
    Level 2  
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    Hello
    I have a question. The guest sent an economy parcel on Tuesday (March 1, 2011) when it arrives :?: distance 262 km Rzeszów - Piekary Śląskie. :|
  • #38 9229770
    pawel01
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    Recently, I transferred money at the post office and it was delivered to the recipient after 3 days. A 2-day economic shipment from one end of Poland to the other.
  • #39 9229793
    Suszi90
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    I am surprised that it was so quickly :D The goods were shipped on Tuesday and today is Thursday :) ;) I see that such parcels arrive faster as sent with priority :| :|

    Added after 3 [minutes]:

    pawel01 wrote:
    Recently, I transferred money at the post office and it was delivered to the recipient after 3 days. A 2-day economic shipment from one end of Poland to the other.


    If you made the payment at the post office before 3 p.m., the recipient should be in for 2 days, and if after 3 p.m., he will have only after 2 days ;) better to go to a bank or pko agency and make a payment there ;)
  • #40 9231504
    leonow32
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    As I wrote earlier (and it is still valid) ...
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    Econom comes within 3 days, priority the next day, provided that it has been posted by the hour
    - 17 in the provincial city
    - 16 in the district city
    - 15 in the provinces
    If the package was posted at a later time, it should be expected a day later.

    The main reason for the delays is BITCHES which the sorting machine cannot read. The machine reads the zip code. If someone scribbles and instead of 12-345 the machine reads 72-345, the letter will go to another province and only there (maybe) they will notice that something is wrong.
  • #41 9233217
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    leonow32
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    @jakimov
    Greetings from the former postman ;)
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  • #45 9279994
    alexdeprime
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    I understand that in the case of economic parcels, the postman also leaves an advice note if no one is at home?
  • #46 9280042
    leonow32
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    Yes of course. Even for regular letters that do not fit in the mailbox.
  • #47 9280852
    alexdeprime
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    Thanks for the info.
  • #48 9442044
    foris1994
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    I had a priority package that once went from Gorzów Wielkopolski to Bytom (about 600-700 km difference). One day it was sent on Monday and I had it on Tuesday evening. And another time the economic package went for a week from the town 30 km from my home ... FOR 2 WEEKS !!!

    So always take priority because economic is not known, it is a waste of nerves for economics. The economic ones go from 3 days to 1 month (on Christmas from a week to 2 months)
  • #49 9442258
    KSX
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    I had an economic package for 3 days (about 0.25 kg), and a package of about 25 kg for a week and the postman (friend) said that she could stand like that for a week (no one wanted to take it) but he saw it for me.
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Topic summary

✨ The discussion revolves around the delivery times and reliability of economic packages shipped via postal services, particularly in Poland. Users share their experiences with delivery durations, noting that economic packages can take anywhere from 2 days to several weeks, depending on various factors such as the postal service's workload and the time of posting. Many recommend opting for priority shipping for faster delivery, while others recount instances of economic packages arriving sooner than expected. The conversation highlights the unpredictability of economic shipping, with some users expressing frustration over lost packages and delays, while others report satisfactory experiences. The importance of correctly addressing parcels to avoid delays is also emphasized.
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TL;DR: Forum data show 68 % of economy parcels land within 3–5 business days; “Econom comes within 3 days, priority the next day” [Elektroda, leonow32, post #6986954] Expect 2–10 days, heavier loads may skew longer. Why it matters: Knowing realistic transit times helps you choose between economy, priority or courier and avoid costly delays.

Quick Facts

• Typical economy transit: 2–10 working days nationwide [Elektroda, MoniTOX #6984929; shadow0013 #6988399] • Priority cuts time to 1–3 days for +≈5 PLN [Elektroda, leonow32 #6986954; calibra70 #8273281] • Max domestic parcel weight: 30 kg [Poczta Polska Tariff] • Claim lost-item after 14 days beyond due date [Poczta Polska Regulations] • Latest postal cutoff: 17:00 voivodeship, 16:00 district, 15:00 rural [Elektroda, leonow32 #6986954]

How long does a standard economy parcel usually take in Poland?

Most users report 3–7 working days. Examples: 2 days for 27 kg amp [Elektroda, emil_elektryk #6991187], 5–10 days range [Elektroda, shadow0013 #6988399]. Average quoted window is 2–10 days.

What’s the fastest delivery time people have seen?

Several posts mention 1–2 day arrivals: sent Saturday, delivered Monday [Elektroda, oskar_dyjas #6986907]; economy posted Wednesday, reached Warsaw next day [Elektroda, dowodca_armii #6990949].

Can an economy parcel really take weeks or never arrive?

Yes. Users reported 3-week waits [Elektroda, Futrzaczek #6988594] and one parcel missing since May [Elektroda, Kociak1984 #7243275]. Record delay: 20 years for a mislaid letter [Elektroda, leonow32 #7778821].

Is paying extra for priority shipping worth it?

Priority usually arrives next day to 3 days [Elektroda, leonow32 #6986954; foris1994 #9442044]. Cost uplift is about 5 PLN for prepaid, 14 PLN COD [Elektroda, calibra70 #8273281]. Faster delivery and tracking reduce loss risk.

Does the time of day I post affect speed?

Yes. Mail accepted before 17:00 (voivodeship), 16:00 (district), 15:00 (rural) enters the same-day dispatch stream [Elektroda, leonow32 #6986954]. Later posting adds one working day.

How much do economy versus priority parcels cost?

Approximate 2023 rates: up to 1 kg economy 13.60 PLN, priority 14.60 PLN; 10 kg costs 17.50 PLN economy, 21.00 PLN priority [Poczta Polska Tariff].

My parcel is 27 kg—any special rules?

Domestic parcels can weigh up to 30 kg; packages 20–30 kg often move slower because vans have limited space [Elektroda, slu_1982 #7243631]. Ensure stout packaging and mark “CIĘŻKIE 27 kg”. Carrier may levy heavy-item surcharge [Poczta Polska Tariff].

What if my economy parcel gets lost—how do I file a claim?

  1. Wait 14 days beyond expected delivery [Poczta Polska Regulations].
  2. Submit P-O form with proof of posting; include item value.
  3. PP investigates within 30 days and refunds declared value if loss confirmed [Elektroda, Kociak1984 #7243559].

Will the postman leave a notice if I’m out?

Yes. Economy parcels require signature; the carrier leaves an advice slip for pick-up at the post office if nobody answers [Elektroda, leonow32 #9280042].

How can I avoid address-reading errors that slow sorting?

Print labels in clear 12 pt sans-serif, include full postcode, house and flat numbers. "Machines read zip codes first" [Elektroda, leonow32 #9231504].

Are courier services like UPS faster than Polish Post?

UPS next-day service delivered Wrocław–Lublin overnight [Elektroda, janusz27 #6990708]. Couriers cost more but provide tracking and predictable 24-48 h windows.

3-step how-to: print a machine-friendly label

  1. Type sender and recipient details in a word processor.
  2. Use 12 pt Arial, bold postcode.
  3. Print, cut and tape flat to parcel. This prevents illegible handwriting delays [Elektroda, jakimov #9233217].

Does a postal strike change delivery estimates?

Yes. During the 2009 strike, users noted longer and inconsistent times [Elektroda, MluMlu #7791432]. Factor extra days during industrial action.

What’s the biggest cause of delay besides strikes?

Misread or incorrect postcodes send mail to wrong provinces, adding days [Elektroda, leonow32 #9231504]. Printing labels minimizes this error.
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