[Elecraft] OT: UPS Rates - Editorial Comment

[Joe Subich, W4TV]

> I have been using US Postal Service for all my shipping.
> They are cheaper right now, and I sure an increase will be 
> in the works, but they good service as well.  Also, they
> do not up charge for shipping like other agents for UPS.
> Right now the USPS is a great bargain for shipping.

Yes, USPS rates will be increasing on May 12.  However, their 
rates are still much lower than either UPS or FedEX ground for 
similar service - both Express Mail and Priority Mail are 
much less expensive than "Next Day" and "Two day" service 
with signature confirmation to residential addresses than the 
competition.  

I use 100% USPS for my shipping. 

73, 

   ... Joe, W4TV 
 


> -----Original Message-----
> From: elecraft-bounces at mailman.qth.net 
> [mailto:elecraft-bounces at mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Lee Buller
> Sent: Monday, March 31, 2008 10:20 AM
> To: Elecraft Reflector
> Subject: [Elecraft] OT: UPS Rates - Editorial Comment
> 
> 
> 
> Damon, KC5CQW wrote....
> 
> "BTW, I just found out that UPS ground shipping with insurance 
> to  Elecraft is about $48!!!  I think I got ripped off! 
> I just hope the repairs are simple! "
> 
> I sure the repairs will be Damon...but UPS rates have soared 
> since gas and diesel have skyrocketed.  I ordered a 10 dollar 
> part from Mouser and they shipped it for 10 dollars.  So the 
> 10 dollar part cost me 20 bucks.  I called Mouser to complain 
> but of course they could do nothing about the charges.  I 
> asked them to make provision on the web site to choose USPS.  
> Much cheaper 
> for small parts. 
> 
> I have been using US Postal Service for all my shipping.
> They are cheaper right now, and I sure an increase will be 
> in the works, but they good service as well.  Also, they
> do not up charge for shipping like other agents for UPS.
> Right now the USPS is a great bargain for shipping.
> 
> Lee
> K0WA
> 
> 
>  
> 
> In our day and age it seems that Common Sense is in short 
> supply.  If you don't have any Common Sense - get some Common 
> Sense and use it.  If you can't find any Common Sense, ask 
> for help from somebody who has some Common Sense.  Is Common 
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