[Milsurplus] UPS= "Upping Prices, Suckers!"

[Frank]

David Stinson wrote:
> Ouch...
>
>   "UPS published Retail Rates will change as follows*:  UPS Ground
>   service to commercial and residential destinations will have the
>   same transportation charge, based on the lower commercial rate,
>   and will increase 4.9%. The Ground residential surcharge that was
>   previously built into the Ground residential rates will now
>   appear as a separate charge on your UPS invoice. Air and
>   International services will increase a net 4.9%, through a
>   combination of a 6.9% increase in rates and a 2% reduction in the
>   air fuel surcharge. In addition, the Delivery Area Surcharge and 
>   Residential Surcharge will both increase by $0.10. "
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So now instead of paying $100 to have a boatanchor shipped, it will cost 
$110?

Not that is really matters to me.  I don't ship boatanchors.  Just curious.

Also wonder if the increased cost will ensure better handling?

Regards,
Frank Kamp