Oversize shipping (non flat-rate)

[2feathers Creative Making]

@rob3232 and I were discussing shipping methods and costs and I figured I would share what I found. For a package just under 22 lbs measuring 6x18x28
Fedex was 33.52
Usps was 33.65
Ups was 34.56
This is today's prices. Next week the prices may change. YMMV. I hear usps is talking of up charging for any number of reasons including not having measurements listed on your package. An over size package could have 20 dollars or more in surcharges according to the article I was reading. I didn't ask my local to verify.

 

[Mike1950]

Try getting quotes thru PayPal. You will find their buying power gives great discount.

 

[2feathers Creative Making]

I hate electro... but I will have to check this out. I like being able to walk in and work with a peoples. I like peoples. Unfortunately peoples costs more moneys.

 

[Mike1950]

We have used fed ex for years. Had a biz account. We stopped using them. Not even close to UPS through paypal.

 

[2feathers Creative Making]

I reckon, I need to get set up as a real business with a business PayPal account and such like. I haven't really been trying to make money on this stuff so far. Just mainly covering shipping charges and packaging costs. If I don't start showing profit soon, my.lovely wife may shut my sawmill fun down.

 

[rob3232]

@Mike1950 I am curious if I can use PayPal to print a label if someone sends funds for friends and family? I never ask for that but some people just send funds that way. I also haven't used UPS yet so any tips would be greatly appreciated

 

[Mike1950]

@Mike1950 I am curious if I can use PayPal to print a label if someone sends funds for friends and family? I never ask for that but some people just send funds that way. I also haven't used UPS yet so any tips would be greatly appreciated

Yes

 

[Mike1950]

Update on UPS- we are on second month using UPS through paypal. Rates are very competitive- even cheaper than USPS. No glitches yet. If anyone has not switched you are spending money you do not have to.