In a message dated 3/1/04 6:48:57 PM Eastern Standard Time, GPVB1@cs.com writes: 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