OMG Aquatics Posted January 18, 2016 Report Share Posted January 18, 2016 Man this sucks. The rates are pretty much robbery considering the bad service they give... Small Flat Rate box is now $6.80 It use to cost $5.05 to ship a package in the same zone. Now it cost $6.45 Express Mail was usually $15 to ship to same zone. Now it's $23. http://www.stamps.com/usps/postage-rate-increase/ They better improve their service with this high rate increase. Louie 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zodiac Posted January 18, 2016 Report Share Posted January 18, 2016 that's retail. if you use something other then click n ship it's... $6.10 $5.75 $20.66 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OMG Aquatics Posted January 18, 2016 Author Report Share Posted January 18, 2016 that's retail. if you use something other then click n ship it's... $6.10 $5.75 $20.66 I see. Wonder when click n ship prices will be updated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zodiac Posted January 18, 2016 Report Share Posted January 18, 2016 they did update,they no longer use commercial rates. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OMG Aquatics Posted January 18, 2016 Author Report Share Posted January 18, 2016 they did update,they no longer use commercial rates. wow! Thats disappointing... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zodiac Posted January 18, 2016 Report Share Posted January 18, 2016 Other USPS News: Click-N-Ship Pricing: Starting in 2016, Commercial Base Pricing (online discounts) will no longer be available for the Click-N-Ship program for shipping labels printed on USPS.com. All pricing for the Click-N-Ship program will be Post Office/Retail Rates. it says that in the link you posted. there are other services that offer CBP. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wygglz Posted January 18, 2016 Report Share Posted January 18, 2016 I understand that rate increases can be frustrating, but I had a friend kn the UK who said it took weeks for even a letter to make it anyplace. I ordered some Christmas gifts and they took 2 MONTHS to reach me. Perhaps we've gotten spoiled having packages shipped across the coutry faster than you could drive it for undrr $10.00. Of course there is always UPS or Fedex. Louie 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Louie Posted January 18, 2016 Report Share Posted January 18, 2016 To quote a line from the movie 'The Postman' with Kevin Costner . "RIDE POSTMAN RIDE .YOU HEAR ME ?!! I SAID RIDE'' Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Louie Posted January 18, 2016 Report Share Posted January 18, 2016 I understand that rate increases can be frustrating, but I had a friend kn the UK who said it took weeks for even a letter to make it anyplace. I ordered some Christmas gifts and they took 2 MONTHS to reach me. Perhaps we've gotten spoiled having packages shipped across the coutry faster than you could drive it for undrr $10.00. Of course there is always UPS or Fedex. Interestingly enough Fed-ex and UPS also just went up . ''On Dec. 28, for example, UPS Ground Services saw a 4.9 percent hike while UPS Air and International Service went up 5.2 percent Also, on Jan. 4 FedEx implemented a 4.9 percent increase and its new “dimensional weight” pricing model which will in many cases also translate to higher costs. Meanwhile, FedEx also raised its Home Delivery service from $2.85 to $3.00 and Ground Home Delivery from $2.90 to $3.10.'' http://smallbiztrends.com/2016/01/usps-shipping-rates-increasing-2016.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Louie Posted January 18, 2016 Report Share Posted January 18, 2016 Man this sucks. The rates are pretty much robbery considering the bad service they give... Small Flat Rate box is now $6.80 It use to cost $5.05 to ship a package in the same zone. Now it cost $6.45 Express Mail was usually $15 to ship to same zone. Now it's $23. http://www.stamps.com/usps/postage-rate-increase/ They better improve their service with this high rate increase. ''They better improve their service with this high rate increase.'' Lol that was good . I have seen several increases in the USPS over the years and never have I seen improvement . Soothing Shrimp and svetilda 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlantDude Posted January 18, 2016 Report Share Posted January 18, 2016 Do you guys usually stick with USPS for shipping items? I usually can't find less expensive shipping options through UPS, FedEx, DHL, etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dukendabears Posted January 18, 2016 Report Share Posted January 18, 2016 I ship usps for everything.. out of 5000+ packages shipped out the last 2-3 years, i have had 1 not show up, maybe 4-5 smashed, 3-4 take an abnormally long time ( 5+ days). besides that everything has went almost flawlessly. The fact that i can send someone a bag of shrimp on Monday, and it will be delivered in New York City less than 48 hours later for about 10 dollars is amazingly cheap to me. The same service using ups or fedex would be exponenentially more. While usps is not perfect, it is by far the best choice in my opinion. Wygglz, Fishprinceofca, h4n and 2 others 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OMG Aquatics Posted January 18, 2016 Author Report Share Posted January 18, 2016 FedEx and UPS is more expensive because they offer money back guarantee for almost all shipping methods. Unlike USPS, its not such a hassle to get your money back from FedEx/UPS. I qualified for 3 USPS money back guarantee and never got my money back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soothing Shrimp Posted January 18, 2016 Report Share Posted January 18, 2016 Do you use FedEx or UPS? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OMG Aquatics Posted January 18, 2016 Author Report Share Posted January 18, 2016 Do you use FedEx or UPS? FedEx. I used UPS a few times a few years ago until they started charging from $5 a pickup to $10 a pickup, I went with FedEx. So far, none of my FedEx shipments were late. Make an account with FedEx and your shipping rates decrease as you ship more packages. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soothing Shrimp Posted January 18, 2016 Report Share Posted January 18, 2016 Good to know. Thank you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dukendabears Posted January 18, 2016 Report Share Posted January 18, 2016 ive never had an issue getting refunded from usps, they have paid all claims in full, in a timely manner. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OMG Aquatics Posted January 18, 2016 Author Report Share Posted January 18, 2016 ive never had an issue getting refunded from usps, they have paid all claims in full, in a timely manner. You are lucky then. In NY, it's too crowded. You have to wait about 1-2 hours on line. They refused to give me money back because my shipping label was purchased online and don't have this specific receipt they require. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
h4n Posted January 18, 2016 Report Share Posted January 18, 2016 Ya i get my refund easy. All i print out is the whole tracking details with the Paypal receipt and hand it to my post master and she gives me the cash right there. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-N920A using Tapatalk Wygglz and Dukendabears 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OMG Aquatics Posted January 18, 2016 Author Report Share Posted January 18, 2016 Ya i get my refund easy. All i print out is the whole tracking details with the Paypal receipt and hand it to my post master and she gives me the cash right there. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-N920A using Tapatalk I did the same but was denied the refund Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
h4n Posted January 18, 2016 Report Share Posted January 18, 2016 That's a bummer. I live in a small town and my post master loves me, as i keep the place open ha-ha. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-N920A using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Louie Posted February 9, 2016 Report Share Posted February 9, 2016 They recently had your state on Finding Bigfoot . They didn't find him but lots of sightings , lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dreamer_yoyo Posted February 13, 2016 Report Share Posted February 13, 2016 While gasoline prices dropping, all carriers continue to increase shipping rate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dreamer_yoyo Posted February 13, 2016 Report Share Posted February 13, 2016 While gasoline prices dropping, all carriers continue to increase shipping rate. The post man here in my town, and Fedex or UPS Stuffs, they are all very nice, and helping custom in needs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mgm53 Posted February 13, 2016 Report Share Posted February 13, 2016 What's the reason now since fuel costs are pretty much ruled out? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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