Fedex is really a franchise so it all depends on who owns your routes. UPS and USPS are all coporatly owned (or owned by the govt) so they are always constant. UPS has an error rate of 5% and with 14 million packages a day (on normal days) the chances of yours getting fucked is slim to none. USPS is similar in error rates as well i beleave. So go with one of those two
fedex isn’t a franchise
they just outsource the actual delivery part in rural areas.
most drivers are for real fedex employees, and then there are home delivery drivers who do the drops out in the middle of no where.
beth said: Fedex is really a franchise so it all depends on who owns your routes. UPS and USPS are all coporatly owned (or owned by the govt) so they are always constant. UPS has an error rate of 5% and with 14 million packages a day (on normal days) the chances of yours getting fucked is slim to none. USPS is similar in error rates as well i beleave. So go with one of those two
90% of the time my packages are in that 5%.
see also: your bed!
heythequickness said: Has anyone ever shipped shirts using USPS free flat rate envelopes?
I just got this of their website
Envelopes
Priority Mail Flat Rate Envelopes can be used for both domestic and international shipping:
— Available anywhere in the U.S. for $4.80
— One rate to Canada and Mexico for $9.95
— One rate to all other countries for $11.95
*4 pound maximum for international shipments
The dimensions of the envelope are 12.5" X 9.5".
The contents of the flat rate envelope must be confined within the envelope, using the flap adhesive as the primary means of closure.
The flap must close easily, adhere to the envelope and may be secured with tape if desired.
The design and shape of the envelope may not be altered or enlarged in any way to fit the contents.
heythequickness said: Has anyone ever shipped shirts using USPS free flat rate envelopes?
I just got this of their website
Envelopes
Priority Mail Flat Rate Envelopes can be used for both domestic and international shipping:
— Available anywhere in the U.S. for $4.80
— One rate to Canada and Mexico for $9.95
— One rate to all other countries for $11.95
*4 pound maximum for international shipments
The dimensions of the envelope are 12.5" X 9.5".
The contents of the flat rate envelope must be confined within the envelope, using the flap adhesive as the primary means of closure.
The flap must close easily, adhere to the envelope and may be secured with tape if desired.
The design and shape of the envelope may not be altered or enlarged in any way to fit the contents.
Nice... the only line that gives me doubts is the last one, where it says that the envelope cannot change it’s shape. A shirt will make it fluf out a bit, no?
Stanley said: does anyone use UPS or Fedex when shipping shirts if so whats their rates like in your area
I’ve been known to ship UPS on larger orders; anything less than two pound residential deliveries is kind of a waste, becuase USPS would be cheaper when it boils down to ounces.
UPS rounds to the pound. a 1 pound package cross country (lets say, boston to san diego) would cost (UPS ground, no sig. conf., no saturday delivery, just the basic inclusions) about $7.80. this does include tracking and insurance against loss or damage up to 100$ i believe, so its like "free" trackign and "free insurance".
if you ship three or four lbs packages (all criteria is the same as above), the rate would be still, in my experience, less than 10$. That is a better bargain when it comes to heavier packages becuase you get that insurance coverage and tracking. The post office cannot give you piece of mind like that. I’ve had trouble, is all I’m saying that based on.
Now, international is a different story. Example:
a 9 ounce package to the UK fron the US: USPS will be about 8 bucks.
UPS.com will quote that same package and weight at about 50 dollars.
international shipping is pretty much monopolized by the usps and their sub-contracted couriers. You save money with them in that aspect.
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Randomentity said 4 months ago
i work for fedex so i have to say no
skullface said 4 months ago
they usually fuck me over, so I say no
true_one said 4 months ago
USPS is better
beth said 4 months ago
Fedex is really a franchise so it all depends on who owns your routes. UPS and USPS are all coporatly owned (or owned by the govt) so they are always constant. UPS has an error rate of 5% and with 14 million packages a day (on normal days) the chances of yours getting fucked is slim to none. USPS is similar in error rates as well i beleave. So go with one of those two
Simply Complicated said 4 months ago
i say start lifting weights and you will be ready to throw your tees to your destination with a little practice and the right weather
"Crazy" Mike said 4 months ago
Or like me you could build a pigeon coupe and raise carrier pigeons.
Randomentity said 4 months ago
fedex isn’t a franchise
they just outsource the actual delivery part in rural areas.
most drivers are for real fedex employees, and then there are home delivery drivers who do the drops out in the middle of no where.
skullface said 4 months ago
90% of the time my packages are in that 5%.
see also: your bed!
Mr.Stan Geek said 4 months ago
does anyone use UPS or Fedex when shipping shirts if so whats their rates like in your area
heythequickness said 4 months ago
Has anyone ever shipped shirts using USPS free flat rate envelopes?
Mr.Stan Geek said 4 months ago
I just got this of their website
Envelopes
Priority Mail Flat Rate Envelopes can be used for both domestic and international shipping:
— Available anywhere in the U.S. for $4.80
— One rate to Canada and Mexico for $9.95
— One rate to all other countries for $11.95
*4 pound maximum for international shipments
The dimensions of the envelope are 12.5" X 9.5".
The contents of the flat rate envelope must be confined within the envelope, using the flap adhesive as the primary means of closure.
The flap must close easily, adhere to the envelope and may be secured with tape if desired.
The design and shape of the envelope may not be altered or enlarged in any way to fit the contents.
heythequickness said 4 months ago
Nice... the only line that gives me doubts is the last one, where it says that the envelope cannot change it’s shape. A shirt will make it fluf out a bit, no?
William. said 4 months ago
I’ve been known to ship UPS on larger orders; anything less than two pound residential deliveries is kind of a waste, becuase USPS would be cheaper when it boils down to ounces.
UPS rounds to the pound. a 1 pound package cross country (lets say, boston to san diego) would cost (UPS ground, no sig. conf., no saturday delivery, just the basic inclusions) about $7.80. this does include tracking and insurance against loss or damage up to 100$ i believe, so its like "free" trackign and "free insurance".
if you ship three or four lbs packages (all criteria is the same as above), the rate would be still, in my experience, less than 10$. That is a better bargain when it comes to heavier packages becuase you get that insurance coverage and tracking. The post office cannot give you piece of mind like that. I’ve had trouble, is all I’m saying that based on.
Now, international is a different story. Example:
a 9 ounce package to the UK fron the US: USPS will be about 8 bucks.
UPS.com will quote that same package and weight at about 50 dollars.
international shipping is pretty much monopolized by the usps and their sub-contracted couriers. You save money with them in that aspect.
hope that was helpful.