How long does priority mail take to deliver a small package? I know it is 2 to 3 days, but it's around Christmas. Is it true if it's mailed Wednesday before 10 am it should get there Thursday?

It depends on the priority you pay for

peacenlovealways said:

Normally if you are mailing within NYC, priority mail will give you a one day turnaround. But with the increased amount of mail being shipped around Christmastime, I'd allow the 2-3 days.

ask post office ~svn seven

peacenlovealways said:

I love that service the PO provides. Yes it is true your package gets delivered withing 2-3 days. 3 days from the West coast to the East coast or vice versa. Sometimes Priority mail takes even a day to be delivered within state. During the holiday season all mail gets delayed just because of the quantity that passes through the PO. I still rely on US PO to deliver most of my mail, it is very reliable.

banks said:

You pay for "PRIORITY" status, which is 2-3 days. It's different from First Class, or Overnight, etc. It's a specific amount of time for delivery.

But I'd ask the post office folks when you take a package in, if there are delays. I mean, realistically, you should take on a day or two to anything right now, for delivery.

one news channel did a test, and mailed a letter regular 1st class, and another priority. they got there at the same time.

BlackAdder7 said:

Send two exact packages, one First Class, and one Priority, THEN let's talk about fairness and what happens.