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dude · 05-09-2012, 11:58 AM

The Post Office doesn't look so bad. Wait until they are gone and then things will really be bad..JMO

flatmotor40 · 05-10-2012, 05:12 AM

Fedx always tosses it over the gate or leaves it down on the road.Left my L/B leather interior onthe road and now today suppose to get a gas tank delivered fedx.I asked to use UPS but they only use Fedx.I"llbe waiting at the gate.Don't really like either but have to use them

ken ct · 05-10-2012, 06:39 AM

I use PO most of the time 98% of it .Flat Rate boxes are best. ken ct.

Barry-ct · 05-10-2012, 08:57 AM

I bought some small parts that came from Ca. and was charged 6.38 in shipping fees. THey arrived in 2 days in a padded envelope with 1.08 in stamps for postage. I'm glad they came promptly, but the fee was what frosted my cake! I think alot of the vendors are making money on charging high shipping.

TomT/Williamsburg · 05-10-2012, 09:32 AM

I think many places charge a minimum $5 handling fee they "roll" into the shipping costs. I do not buy from them if I can help it - I've had too many instances where the shipping was more than the parts!

As for UPS, if you deliver to a business it is definitely cheaper. If you are not retired, check where you work and see if they have a discounted UPS/Fedex shipping account. If they will allow you to use as a "perk" for working there, you can get their discounted rate but charge it to your own personal CC. I work for a college and my rate is about 1/2 of what I'd pay at a UPS store.

If I really want a part but the shipping is too high, I tell the vendor/person to give me the size and weight of the box and I'll send them a shipping label (using my discounted rate). If they won't deal, I go somewhere else.

Newc · 05-10-2012, 10:08 AM

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Hi all; Just a note. Canadian Postal and other shipping uses special ' entry' Ports, these have Customs inspectors ect. It really slows down international shipping. Later Newc

trulyvintage · 05-19-2012, 06:41 AM

Two Options ....

Join the Transport Relay Group here on FordBarn if you
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@ http://www.fordbarn.com/forum/group.php?groupid=24

Watch my enclosed parts transport thread to see where I am
headed to next - I might have room going your way

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Jim

05-09-2012, 11:58 AM	#21
dude Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Kansas Posts: 334	Re: Why shipping cost is so high!!!! The Post Office doesn't look so bad. Wait until they are gone and then things will really be bad..JMO __________________ [QUO[/QUOTE]no matter where you are,or where you're at, there you are...

05-10-2012, 05:12 AM	#22
flatmotor40 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Georgia Posts: 611	Re: Why shipping cost is so high!!!! Fedx always tosses it over the gate or leaves it down on the road.Left my L/B leather interior onthe road and now today suppose to get a gas tank delivered fedx.I asked to use UPS but they only use Fedx.I"llbe waiting at the gate.Don't really like either but have to use them

05-10-2012, 06:39 AM	#23
ken ct BANNED Join Date: May 2010 Location: stratford,ct Posts: 5,971	Re: Why shipping cost is so high!!!! I use PO most of the time 98% of it .Flat Rate boxes are best. ken ct.

05-10-2012, 08:57 AM	#24
Barry-ct Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Newington, Connecticut Posts: 1,374	Re: Why shipping cost is so high!!!! I bought some small parts that came from Ca. and was charged 6.38 in shipping fees. THey arrived in 2 days in a padded envelope with 1.08 in stamps for postage. I'm glad they came promptly, but the fee was what frosted my cake! I think alot of the vendors are making money on charging high shipping. __________________ Barry 50 F-1

05-10-2012, 09:32 AM	#25
TomT/Williamsburg Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Williamsburg, Virginia Posts: 2,654	Re: Why shipping cost is so high!!!! I think many places charge a minimum $5 handling fee they "roll" into the shipping costs. I do not buy from them if I can help it - I've had too many instances where the shipping was more than the parts! As for UPS, if you deliver to a business it is definitely cheaper. If you are not retired, check where you work and see if they have a discounted UPS/Fedex shipping account. If they will allow you to use as a "perk" for working there, you can get their discounted rate but charge it to your own personal CC. I work for a college and my rate is about 1/2 of what I'd pay at a UPS store. If I really want a part but the shipping is too high, I tell the vendor/person to give me the size and weight of the box and I'll send them a shipping label (using my discounted rate). If they won't deal, I go somewhere else.

05-10-2012, 10:08 AM	#26
Newc Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 2,484	Re: Why shipping cost is so high!!!! Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Hi all; Just a note. Canadian Postal and other shipping uses special ' entry' Ports, these have Customs inspectors ect. It really slows down international shipping. Later Newc

05-19-2012, 06:41 AM	#27
trulyvintage Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Direct Enclosed Transport Since 2006 Posts: 4,160	Two Options .... Two Options .... Join the Transport Relay Group here on FordBarn if you need hauling or if you are available to haul @ http://www.fordbarn.com/forum/group.php?groupid=24 Watch my enclosed parts transport thread to see where I am headed to next - I might have room going your way @ http://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showth...ight=transport Jim __________________ Click Here To See Where I Am Today What My Actual Customers Say Click Here Click Here To See Vehicles I Have Hauled