UPS vs. Fed Ex

[jackhart]

I recently sold my front bumper and called UPS for a shipping quote. There is a local UPS store (formerly Mailboxes Etc) right around the corner, so it's very convenient to go there. Anyway, after I give them the measurements of the bumper over the phone they quote me around $30 to ship it, it weighs around 60 lb. I wrap it up in cardboard and some styrofoam on the edges, tape it up, bring it down there, and they say, "That'll be $107.00." I tell them about the quote I got by phone and they say, yeah, if it only weighed 60 lb., but it exceeds some max dimension (for length I assume) and it gets bumped into another category. "But I already quoted someone a price with shipping based upon what you told me," I say. "Sorry," they say.

I take my bumper and drive to FedEx, which is like 10 miles away. There is a line out the door, and it's close to closing time, around 6:30. I wait for like 20 mins., finally get to the counter, put my bumper on the scale, and pray. The guy says, "$42.09 for regular ground." I see my prayers are answered as I willingly fork over the cash.

On top of all this, I find the bumper gets to its destination the next day.

Go FedEx. What an experience.

[Brooke]

Always FedEx for me. UPS destroys packages.

[jermil01]

Fedex, not only are they less expensive then UPS, but they are faster and they will deliver on the weekend.

[Bronkzilla]

I love fedex.. i always ship fedex ground and have sent some heavy stuff real cheap. they deliver on saturdays and the location i go to is never packed..

[bnkrtstk]

I wish you posted this before I shipped tailgate panel to TX

[94 XLT BRONCO]

Yes and I recieved the bumper from Jackhart The next day!!! Yes, in my exp also, fed ex has been better

Thanks again Jackhart


Holy packing tape Batman

[bnkrtstk]

Originally Posted by 94 XLT BRONCO

Holy packing tape Batman

Packing tape is your friend.

[jackhart]

Originally Posted by bnkrtstk

Packing tape is your friend.

yeah, i wasn't taking any chances with that cardboard coming off. damn near used an entire roll! better safe than sorry...a razor is also your friend.

[stangmata]

I used UPS when I sent my crank out to be pressed and they charged me $40 to send it 20 miles. Next time I will definatley be sending stuff Fed-Ex

[Andy351]

fed ex is all i use as well. never had any problems. the UPS guy that delivers to my parents neighborhood is pretty cool tho. he delivered the set of wheels that i am currently running and he was all "those wheels are going to look badass on that bronco "

[bnkrtstk]

This thread couldn't be more timely. My wife just called me at work and asked how many packages I shipped w/UPS. The answer was one, apparently they billed me for two, and on top of that hit me for oversize charges after I entered all the measurments on their website. The fawkers charged me a rate based on a 30lb package. The damn thing I shipped weighed 5lbs.

Stang you lazy ass, why didn't you drive the 20 miles It would have been cheaper

[jackhart]

Originally Posted by bnkrtstk

The damn thing I shipped weighed 5lbs.

I thought you decided you were gonna keep that oversized butt plug, Steve.

[bnkrtstk]

Originally Posted by jackhart

I thought you decided you were gonna keep that oversized butt plug, Steve.

No, your sister wouldn't stop begging for it

[jackhart]

yeah, i know all about that.

[stangmata]

Originally Posted by bnkrtstk

Stang you lazy ass, why didn't you drive the 20 miles It would have been cheaper

That was a typo. It was 50 miles one way and I didn't have time to drive there. In the scheme of snowmobile repair...$40 aint sh!t.

[bnkrtstk]

Originally Posted by jackhart

yeah, i know all about that.

Must fight urge to make incest joke.....must be strong.

[bnkrtstk]

I'm sitting at the computer browsing FSB when the wife hands me the phone. "It's UPS, your shipment was damaged" WTF?! I get on the phone the guy says. "Mr. Benckert?" I'm like duh "Yes?" "I apologoze, but your shipment to Lancaster TX came open the box was empty, so we discarded the packaging, I don't think it qualifies for a claim, again I'm sorry" So I asked what the hell he is talking about, why doesn't it qualify? "Well, do you want to persue a claim?" It took every ounce of control (and I ain't a lightweight) not to lose it on this guy, so I describe the item, ( a tailgate panel being to shipped to fellow FSB'er equine) and tell him you're damn right I want to persue it. So they'll do a search for 5 business days and IF it doesn't turn up, they'll fax the claim form to me.

Now, am I being too suspicious to think a 69"x14" inch box with a big ass Ford logo on it( it was from an OE panel a friend of mine bought), just happened to come open and get thrown away, and a perfectly good tailgate panel is now MIA?

Sorry for the rant.

[jackhart]

i'm seeing red and it isn't even my package. that is such bs. they aren't going to find it. hopefully they pay you the value for it when you file the claim.

[stangmata]

Those assholes.

Down with UPS!

[Justshootme84]

I know a couple of dudes working for UPS, and they will "gorilla" the packages around the depot just for fun. FedEX is the only way to ship, and they are always 10-20% cheaper than UPS. The local UPS also charged $22 to send an overnight letter from here to KC, MO.