Shipping Cost NOW Incredible !, Trying to help with Freebie Options

[914Sixer]

I just got sticker shock trying to help fellow teener with a freebie long heater tube. I went to USPS and UPS for prices. The package was OVERSIZE (anything over 12"). Package was 4.4#. 32x10x7 Prices were for online shipping.

UPS (5 days) $26.05 Billed for 14#
USPS (2 days) $34.60

I hate getting taken. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/dry.gif) Somebody is making a whole lot of money here.

[ChrisFoley]

I shipped a 6 oz. package to Sebring last Thursday, First Overnight, so a 914 racer wouldn't miss any track time.
My shipping cost was over $62.

Dimensional weight charges on ground shipping can be very irritating.
When checking costs online it's worthwhile to try smaller package sizes to see if it helps.
In the OPs example, changing the box to 32 x 7 x 7 might have reduced the cost significantly.

[GaroldShaffer]

I shipped a 6 oz. package to Sebring last Thursday, First Overnight, so a 914 racer wouldn't miss any track time.
My shipping cost was over $62.

Dimensional weight charges on ground shipping can be very irritating.
When checking costs online it's worthwhile to try smaller package sizes to see if it helps.
In the OPs example, changing the box to 32 x 7 x 7 might have reduced the cost significantly.

(IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) I ship a fair amount of parts every week. Shipping costs have gone up over the last 6+ months. All services USPS, UPS and FedEx do offer discounted shipping if you do your buying & printing of labels on line. Making the box as small as possible, but yet safely keep your item from being damaged is the key for cheaper rates.

Also if you plan to ship USPS and the item doesn't fit in a flat rate box it just may be cheaper to ship it parcel post. While priority mail claims package will be there in 2-3 days that doesn't mean it will be. I have had many packages take over 7 days to get their destination (non holiday time) when it would have had the same results if I shipped parcel post and saved a few $$. AND....... USPS tracking is worthless. With FedEx & UPS you can usually have step by step tracking and can tell when the package arrived. Ok OK, I will end my rant. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/mad.gif)