Date:         Fri, 4 May 2007 21:40:14 -0700
Reply-To:     neil <musomuso@GMAIL.COM>
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From:         neil <musomuso@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: UPS for shipping a bad idea?
Comments: To: Shawn Wright <vwdiesels@gmail.com>
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Well thanks for input people.

So it seems that the less than positive sentiments towards UPS are
alive and well.

I'll not use them, but will use UPS and/or security mail thing

Thanks!

Neil.

On 5/4/07, Shawn Wright <vwdiesels@gmail.com> wrote:
> Definitely bad, avoid at all costs!
> Just got a bill this week for $84 fees on an item valued at $250US shipped
> by UPS. By comparison, the same item via USPS will cost you $5 + GST on
> the value. I buy quite a lot for work from the US, and avoid UPS and FedEx
> when I can. Both charge ridiculous brokerage fees on ground shipments.
> USPS is the best all around, and provides online tracking and insurance.
>
> On 4 May 2007 at 18:35, neil <musomuso@GMAIL.COM> wrote:
>
> > Hi all.
> >
> > So it seems that archives have yielded some pretty negative comments
> > for shipping from US to Can.
> >
> > Is UPS something to avoid due to hidden costs, and/or high handling fees?
> >
> > I'm in no hurry, but wish to ship some Vanagon parts from an
> > individual in the US, to my house up here in Canada.
> >
> > Any input on UPS appreciated.
> >
> > And any pointers on best methods for shipping from US to Canada
> > appreciated. I so rarely do it and am not well versed on the topic.
> >
> > Thanks muchly, and happy Phryeday!
> >
> > --
> > Neil Nicholson. 1981 Air Cooled Westfalia.
> >
> > http://web.mac.com/tubaneil
>
>
> Shawn Wright
> http://members.shaw.ca/vwdiesels
> '88 Westy 1.6TD 5 speed
> '85 Jetta Diesel 1.6NA
>
>


--
Neil Nicholson. 1981 Air Cooled Westfalia.

http://web.mac.com/tubaneil