In a message dated 3/1/2004 6:53:35 PM Eastern Standard Time, ABikie@aol.com
writes:
> In a message dated 3/1/04 6:48:57 PM Eastern Standard Time, GPVB1@cs.com
> writes:
>
> >> Well, this is a new one (at least to me):
>>
>> I shipped some NOS rims domestically via Priority Mail today. They usually
>> cost about $12 to send. Today, I was charged an additional $8.75 "your box
>> is
>> bigger than 84 inches in girth plus length, but it's under 14 pounds, so
>> we're
>> gonna ding you" surcharge. This is the first time I've encountered this
>> one!
>> They're getting creative....
>>
>> Should I switch to another carrier for rims, wheels and framesets that can
>> be
>> packed to under 112" but are 84" or greater?
>>
>> Greg Parker
>> Ann Arbor, Michigan
>
> Why not get the package down to 80" or under?
> UPS charges you for 30# even for an empty box over 80"
> they charge for 70# if it's over 108"
>
> and if it's over 130, actual weight (min 70#) plus a $50 mandatory tip
>
> Larry Black
> Mt airy, Md
>
Well, it needs to be about 26" x 26" to fit 700C rims, so even if it's only 2" thick, that'd be 82 inches, which should squeak by at the Post Office, but not with Brown. In this case, it couldn't be that slim, as there were three pair of tubular rims. I did learn something, though, so forearmed is forewarned I guess...
Greg Parker
Anne Arboire, Michigan