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Title: Shipping Providers
Post by: rlgrantjr on January 04, 2023, 01:00:20 PM
I'm probably going to be selling off some parts and wonder who you folks use for the best rates.  I may sell through ebay, though I'm not quite sure yet.

Thanks,

Roger
Title: Re: Shipping Providers
Post by: pidjones on January 04, 2023, 01:49:30 PM
For CONUS, I use USPS. Depending on weight and shape, quite often a flat-rate box.
Title: Re: Shipping Providers
Post by: Kawtriplefreak on January 04, 2023, 04:12:30 PM
When I was selling parts I used UPS ground for most of my sales.
Title: Re: Shipping Providers
Post by: bitzz on January 04, 2023, 04:51:38 PM
Since the buyer is paying for shipping, ask them... as they will know who services their area.
Can't beat the post office in North America, use DHL for most of the rest of the world.
Australia and Hawaii are black holes for shipping.
Title: Re: Shipping Providers
Post by: SoCal250 on January 04, 2023, 05:10:21 PM
Best rates (domestic) = USPS.
Priority, Med flat rate box: $17.05 & Large flat rate box: $22.45
Depending on what you're shipping you may be able to save by using your own packaging and paying the weight rate.
If less than a pound you can ship First Class (<4lbs for Intl)

However service is "iffy", especially over the last year or two. Just had to deal with a Priority item that went missing in Atlanta before arriving at it final destination. Fortunately the insurance covered the loss but what a HUGE PITA! First you have file a missing package search, and then wait the designated amount of days, and then you can file a claim. After they process it and determine the status of claim they issue you a check. Took about a month from date a mailing until a refund check arrived.

UPS = "United Parcel Smashers".
I can look at a package and just by the appearance tell which shipper delivered it.
Title: Re: Shipping Providers
Post by: rlgrantjr on January 04, 2023, 05:23:24 PM
Thanks everyone, I appreciate the feedback.
Title: Re: Shipping Providers
Post by: Striker1423 on January 04, 2023, 08:25:52 PM
Worst is FedEx. Then USPS.

UPS for me if possible. Never a real issue.
Title: Re: Shipping Providers
Post by: dgorms on January 04, 2023, 08:53:06 PM
I've had good luck with USPS. Just sent a Package from Northwest Washington to S.C. $17.00, three days.
Title: Re: Shipping Providers
Post by: sav0r (CL MotoTech) on January 05, 2023, 02:22:03 AM
www.pirateship.com

Do it.
Title: Re: Shipping Providers
Post by: Striker1423 on January 05, 2023, 08:18:30 AM
Quote from: sav0r on January 05, 2023, 02:22:03 AM
www.pirateship.com

Do it.
Tack on

www.parcelmonkey.com