[GreenKeys] Shipping Going Up Again

[Merz Donald S]

As they do almost every year, shipping rates are going up again on =
January 5th. The ICC has granted rate increases for UPS and FedEx. This =
latest increase seems to make permanent the old "fuel surcharge" granted =
during the latest Gulf war by raising rates an average of 2.5%. So the =
separate surcharge is being eliminated but rates are rising by an =
average of 2.5%.=20

The additional charges for home (as opposed to business) delivery is =
increasing to $1.75 per package. If you are in a rural area, they are =
permitted to add on another $1.40 per package.

Shipping cost is getting to be a real factor in this hobby.

73, Don Merz, N3RHT