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| 914Sixer |
 Nov 23 2024, 07:12 AM
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914 Guru  Group: Members Posts: 9,018 Joined: 17-January 05 From: San Angelo Texas Member No.: 3,457 Region Association: Southwest Region 
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Here we go again. If memory serves me correct, this is 4 years in a row at about 6 %.
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| aturboman |
Nov 23 2024, 07:33 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 144 Joined: 18-October 11 From: CA Member No.: 13,687 Region Association: None |
Fed EX will also have a 5.9% GRI as well in January
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| sixaddict |
Nov 23 2024, 08:00 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 863 Joined: 22-January 09 From: Panama City Beach, FL Member No.: 9,961 Region Association: South East States
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I know this is not offsetting, but Pirate Ship (thanks MEpstein) seems like biggest discount…..Was using Parcel Monkey but kept having booking issues.
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| Unobtanium-inc |
Nov 23 2024, 11:08 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,274 Joined: 29-November 06 From: New York Member No.: 7,276 Region Association: None
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UPS has always been about the screw. I remember years ago when they did the "fuel surcharge" my UPS disclosed to me that UPS orders their fuel 3 years in advance to lock in low rates. So when they charge us more, it's just a gouge.
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| mepstein |
Nov 23 2024, 01:45 PM
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914-6 GT in waiting Group: Members Posts: 19,594 Joined: 19-September 09 From: Landenberg, PA/Wilmington, DE Member No.: 10,825 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region
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QUOTE(sixaddict @ Nov 23 2024, 09:00 AM)  I know this is not offsetting, but Pirate Ship (thanks MEpstein) seems like biggest discount…..Was using Parcel Monkey but kept having booking issues. I’ve never used pirate ship, my go-to for shipping is fedex and parcel monkey for overseas ship. But if pirate ship is easier, I’ll give it a try next time. I use fedex for day to day shipping since I can make up a ship label and schedule a pickup in a minute or two. Also have the many choices from ground to 8am next day. But for occasional shipping, the online services seem to work well. Personally, I don’t get upset about shipping fees. It’s going to cost what it cost and it’s usually cheaper and faster than getting in my truck and driving to the location. |
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| burton73 |
Nov 23 2024, 01:54 PM
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burton73 Group: Members Posts: 3,674 Joined: 2-January 07 From: Los Angeles Member No.: 7,414 Region Association: Southern California
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I just sent a 7x7x14 inch box at 5lb from LA to New Mexico and UPS price when I dropped it off was $24. for ground, It just seems like so much
Bob B |
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| Unobtanium-inc |
Nov 23 2024, 02:35 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,274 Joined: 29-November 06 From: New York Member No.: 7,276 Region Association: None
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It's the only benefit left to selling on ebay, half price shipping. It almost makes up for the outrageous fee's.
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| Olympic 914 |
Nov 23 2024, 04:01 PM
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Group: Members Posts: 1,708 Joined: 7-July 11 From: Pittsburgh PA Member No.: 13,287 Region Association: North East States
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I also use Pirate Ship. Ofttimes it is the same as eBay shipping.
You may have to click around on their site to get the best price shipping. You have the option of using USPS or UPS, I don't know if they offer FedEx. |
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| bkrantz |
Nov 23 2024, 08:28 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 8,148 Joined: 3-August 19 From: SW Colorado Member No.: 23,343 Region Association: Rocky Mountains
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QUOTE(burton73 @ Nov 23 2024, 12:54 PM) I just sent a 7x7x14 inch box at 5lb from LA to New Mexico and UPS price when I dropped it off was $24. for ground, It just seems like so much Bob B Yeah, once upon a time, UPS Ground seemed almost free. |
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| bdstone914 |
Nov 24 2024, 12:11 AM
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bdstone914 Group: Members Posts: 4,711 Joined: 8-November 03 From: Riverside CA Member No.: 1,319 |
QUOTE(burton73 @ Nov 23 2024, 01:54 PM) I just sent a 7x7x14 inch box at 5lb from LA to New Mexico and UPS price when I dropped it off was $24. for ground, It just seems like so much Bob B You will pay double or more if you pay at a UPS store. I ship pedal sets in a 10" cube box, 7 lb , short distance $8-$12. $20 to east coast Try Pirate ship. |
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| 73-914 |
Nov 24 2024, 06:55 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 598 Joined: 24-April 10 From: Albany UpstateNY Member No.: 11,651 Region Association: None
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QUOTE(bdstone914 @ Nov 24 2024, 02:11 AM) QUOTE(burton73 @ Nov 23 2024, 01:54 PM) I just sent a 7x7x14 inch box at 5lb from LA to New Mexico and UPS price when I dropped it off was $24. for ground, It just seems like so much Bob B You will pay double or more if you pay at a UPS store. I ship pedal sets in a 10" cube box, 7 lb , short distance $8-$12. $20 to east coast Try Pirate ship. Just remember the "UPS Store" isn't UPS. |
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