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Sorry Buddy, I have a problem with your box UPS wants 51.30 to ship my package, and Fedex wants 40.68. What the heck! They are attaching a surcharge for large package and it's not even that big, nor does it weigh a lot. This is ridiculous. So, buddy, I am going to have to figure out a way to make your box smaller. Don't fret, I'll come up with something. Anyone else run into this?? |
try the post off they are normally cheaper, you always pay an extra fee with UPS and I think FED X when it is delivered to a home address. But mailing has gotten very expensive, my box was $33.50 to mail via USPS and that was sent the cheapest way which I think they used to call parcel post. had I sent it first class it would have been $47.00. Another option is if you work at a place where they have daily UPS or FEX Pick up or have a friend that owns a small business that will let you ship on their account and them you give them the money. |
Yes I went ups ground and it was better then the other choices Last time I used the post office boxes. It may be cheaper to send two that way then one. They have flat rate boxes. |
I was thinking about the post office - if it fits it ships. Maybe it would be cheaper to get two or three smaller boxes. There is always a monkey wrench to spoil fun. |
The problem is I have a large item in my box. :D So I'm stuck, unless I remove that item. |
my experience with those pre priced boxes has always been they are more expensive. I think the only time you win out on that if you would be shipping something like a brick or a dense piece of steel, which LOL very few people would be mailing. but it is worth a try. |
hmmmm wonder if it is a toy box on it's way to MI:D if so I will split the shipping Try the post office and send it the cheapest way like I did. |
My item won't fit in any flat rate box. |
:( :(. |
Donna is right - flat rate boxes are only worthwhile if you are shipping heavy items. |
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I was surprised to hear that several of you used UPS, to me they seem to always be more expensive than the post office |
My box in the box is packed and labeled. I will be taking it to the post off ice in about 30 minutes, so I can grab lunch at the same time. |
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WOW . . that a huge shipping cost. I always use US Post Office and I save money by shipping from home. The mail man picks it up right from my home. I print my label right from my home printer. You need the weight or just estimate it. The most I've ever paid for an GE saw 26 and some change. It helps to keep your box under 12 x12 x 12. IF not you can always mail 2 small boxes. Plus you get $50 free insurance. |
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I sell filters for a living and they are light compared to their size so when shipping they become a bulk density type of item. Shipping used to be determined more by weight but now size comes into play in a big way because the size of the box is what determines how many boxes can fit in a UPS Truck or a shipping van. When shipping via UPS my customers are constantly complaining about the cost because it really has gone way up in the last few years. |
OK buddy. After throwing a temper tantrum over shipping rates, your box is on its way. You should see it early next week!! Whoo Hoo |
My box has been delivered to the post office too! Double woo hoo ! I hope my secret buddy enjoys it. |
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Sometime we forget to consider the shipping cost when shopping and crafting for our buddy's. I learned that the hard way. So I really hope that your buddy appreciates it . . a Lot . . A LoT ! ! :D |
Clear across the US leaves us out I think. Lol. Glad you got it figured out I agree on the shipping cost I never think about till I go to ship it. And the rates have gone up. |
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My box was sent usps ground (regular post) and it was fifty dollars to ship. It was one inch outside of regular dimensions but the surcharge for that was one dollar and change so that really isn't what affected it. The insurance cost was five dollars and change. I kinda knew it was going to be an ouch to ship, I almost couldn't shut the box so I had to lay one of the presents on top wrapped in tissue paper instead of a box, shove it shut (hopefully the bubble wrap atop protects things) and tape it like I was mummy wrapping, lol. It looks tacky, downright, but I am hoping my buddy will like it :) |
Hey hey! I am way the heck across the country from you :) maybe I am your buddy! Gee, thanks for putting up with my pain in the rear shipping ;) I sure do appreciate your thoughtfulness and caring :love: |
The list is getting smaller. To figure out who our buddy may be :) |
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Well, buddy. Our box arrived in your state. Tracking says Tuesday, but I'm thinking there's a possibility it may be Monday! Keep an eye for the Fedex truck, buddy.... |
Oh goodie . . I hasn't gotten one yet. I is very excited and patiently waiting to find out who it is. . . Is It YOU Mylee ??? Huh hUh HuH .. you can tell me I wont tell I Promise ! |
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