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RayB:

Well Dave it's great that you are doing that. It probably takes UPS 30 days or more to get their invoice to you. You can expect to see a minimum of about $30 in broker fees (PER SHIPMENT), unless they give you some sort of bulk or business discount. I think they also scale up the cost based on the declared value of the item (as if that makes any sense).

You're also allowed to use your own broker.


Hoopz:

I ship fairly regularly (only within the US though) and have found UPS to be the best for my company.   USPS's tracking system is worthless from what I have found.  Yes, it shows when something has shipped.  But that's it.  I very rarely see updates until after it's delivered.  I don't see the value in it.

For the comments about shipping companies leaving expensive packages on the door step, that's at the driver's discretion based on the quality of the neighborhood and frequency or infrequency of delivery problems in the area.  The shipper can also specify whether to require someone to be home or to not leave it on the doorstep.  Both personally and professionally, I have had to sign a delivery ticket authorizing the package to be left the next day without anyone being home.  Also, the driver generally doesn't know the value of the package so that isn't factored in very often.  They may see how much something is insured for up to but that doesn't equate to value.

RandyT:


--- Quote from: Hoopz on March 20, 2010, 07:08:48 pm ---I ship fairly regularly (only within the US though) and have found UPS to be the best for my company.   USPS's tracking system is worthless from what I have found.  Yes, it shows when something has shipped.  But that's it.  I very rarely see updates until after it's delivered.

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In the context of this discussion, those were the two most important aspects.  As long as it is shipped and delivered, does it really matter if you can see when it passes through Duluth? :)



Loafmeister:

That's a pity you won't ship via USPS as because of brokerage fees, I've vowed never to buy anything that ships via UPS.  It's cool that you'll accept that reverse charge thing but if it's what I expect it to be, I suspect you'll be changing your policy.

I get that bad experiences will entice you to do as you have, I don't blame you.  Also on the brokerage fees, the large amount is not what bothers me, it's the inconsistency of it that does.  I've had large fees for a small item (a free replacement item might I add) and almost zero fee on a larger item. I don't get it, but I suspect they have a giant wheel with various lables/fees on it and however has your package in his/her hands just gives the wheel a spin and wherever it lands is what you get.

And yeah, leaving MY UPS package on the doorstep is a nono in my book but they have done so all the time.  I heard it's because I authorized it once and that policy applies to future packages. I don't remember doing so but I guess it's always possible. Thankfully, I do live in a cool neighborhood so I'm not too worrried about it.

BTW, I'm also waiting on various reviews, including the USB adapter.  Those comments from a Mame end will I'm sure entice many more to buy.

TPB:



--- Quote from: Loafmeister on March 21, 2010, 02:03:55 pm ---
I don't get it, but I suspect they have a giant wheel with various lables/fees on it and however has your package in his/her hands just gives the wheel a spin and wherever it lands is what you get.


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