posted on December 14, 2001 08:52:05 PM new
I sold a lifesize coca cola santa cardbard display..I just went to get shipping charges for the buyer and it is varying between 105.00 usps parcel post to 30.05 fedex ground
The package demsions are 41x 42 x 3 weight 8lbs
Anyone have any suggestions on cheaper shipping methods ??
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posted on December 14, 2001 09:00:27 PM new
I ship all of my large boxes FedEx Ground. It is cheaper and I have never had any problems. Plus you can email the buyer the tracking number and they can keep track of it. Also it is insured up to $100 for no extra charge.
posted on December 14, 2001 10:38:28 PM new
Go to the FedEx site and re-enter your weight etc with slightly smaller dinensions. See if you can get a size that will get just under the dimensional weight breakpoint. If you can shrink the package to that point and still safely pack the item, you've got it made. You may have to use more reinforceing cardboard to safely pack it, but don't worry about the extra weight. It's the size that runs into the big bucks when they apply the dimensional weight. I've had this happen twice this month already. In both instances I was able to reduce the shipping charges by $12.00 by shortening the box 1".
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posted on December 15, 2001 09:06:06 AM new
greyhound and amtrak do not deliver to your home and their pickup sites may no be convenient for your buyer.
posted on December 15, 2001 12:42:04 PM new
With that size package UPS or Fed-Ex ground is your only reasonable option. You would have to go alot smaller with both companies to get the dimensional weight down enough to make a difference.
posted on December 15, 2001 08:27:56 PM new
Greyhound does not deliver to your home or pick up, but they are very economical and easy to use. I would use them for this package.
