anyone ship a frame via UPS lately?

[spinman]

I shipped a Huffy frame, no fork and I think they hosed me for $58 clams!!!!!

Receipt said:

actual weight: 15.5 lbs
billable weight:32 lbs
ground residential: $51.37
fuel surcharge: $4.00
delivery area surcharge: $2.75

ship from NJ to AZ

just wondering if this is what UPS is chargin these days.

 

[old_skool]

Fedex Ground Home Delivery is usually cheaper

USPS Parcel Select is less than UPS, too

 

[outskirtscustoms]

$58 bucks!?! that's probably as much or more than the bike was worth.

 

[kingfish254]

Use FedEx via http://www.bikeflights.com

 

[Wildcat]

I always use USPS, parcel post. If you use their webpage to calculate a shipping price, select "other" when the results come up, there you see the parcel post price. There is a certian size box where the price takes a big jump, make up your box to stay within those dimensions. 44" x 24" x 8" is right at the limit and usually is plenty big enough for a frame and parts, but not big enough for wheels also. Even a heavy frame/forks shouldn't cost more than 24 dollars to ship. I've added seats, cranks, fenders and paid about 28 dollars, but that was heavy. If the clerk tries to charge you more, they may be adding to the dimensions, let them know you know the exact dimensions. Here's a thread I did from way back:

viewtopic.php?f=3&t=28022&hilit=+box

 

[spinman]

Thanks for the good info.

I'm always a day late and $58 short. lol

 

[2manybikes]

I am pretty sure the USPS eliminated Parcel Post service and replaced it with standard post. Rates went up about 10-15% on average for large packages.

 

[Wildcat]

I just looked, and you're right, it's standard post now. I worked up a 14 lb box and it came to 27 dollars. that's a lot more than it was.

http://postcalc.usps.com/MailServices.a ... 4&w=8&g=0#

 

[Jpromo]

Yeah, USPS used to be the best way to go for frames or wheelsets under 84 linear inches.. now that's not the case and they're all equally expensive.

 

[ratina]

Just shipped a frame and parts parcel post for $22.

 

[Wildcat]

From the USPS website:

"Standard Post
Standard Post (formerly Parcel Post) is for single-piece mailings which consist of any mailable matter that is not required to be mailed as First-Class Mail. It is commonly used for gifts and merchandise. There are no bulk prices for Standard Post."

 

[NicksGarage]

I just shipped 3 wheels in a small bike box from CA to WA via UPS and it cost 50 bucks.

 

[mikeeebikey]

Wow on the wheel shipping!
I paid 20$ for 2 steel wheels w/rubber in Feb.

 

[upsfella]

UPS is cost effective when shipping to and from business.

 

[scrumblero]

with USPS that 84 inch thing makes all the difference... theres another size that goes up to "108in. total" for around $50. its the cheapest way I've found around here to ship big stuff

 

[Sinner4]

Shipped a hole bike, ID to IL. $100 for ground. #50. Can you say ouch. Next time I know to charge more.