There is something going on at the USPS. Up to about six months ago, shipping delays through the USPS happened to me very infrequently. Now it seems to be SOP. I mailed a part to a New Jersey address on December 8th and it is still in the system. Been in USPS purgatory in St Louis and Des Moines. Good thing it wasn't perishable. I can't understand how all these mailed pre-made meals are being successfully delivered without spoiling. Maybe they're not.