What to list as "commodity" when shipping out trades....

Discussion in 'Trade Talk' started by brother_kenneth, Dec 18, 2012.

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  1. brother_kenneth

    brother_kenneth Initiate (0) Oct 22, 2012 Virginia

    Okay, I know damn well that hardly none, if any of you tell FedEx that you are shipping beer...so what do you put down as commodity and value?:astonished:

    Just curious about this as I am relatively new to trading, but so far have just put a random value ($20 or so) on the package and said it was cider or something like that.
     
    #1 brother_kenneth, Dec 18, 2012
  2. digita7693

    digita7693 Initiate (0) Jan 19, 2010 Germany

    #2 digita7693, Dec 18, 2012
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  3. MarkIntihar

    MarkIntihar Initiate (0) Mar 17, 2010 Michigan

    I've had marinades, BBQ sauce, and yeast samples all sent to me with no issue, though I personally would be cautious using "yeast samples".
     
    #3 MarkIntihar, Dec 18, 2012
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  4. brother_kenneth

    brother_kenneth Initiate (0) Oct 22, 2012 Virginia

    Very nice. I looked for something like this and couldn't find anything. Appreciate the help!
     
    #4 brother_kenneth, Dec 18, 2012
  5. brees6221

    brees6221 Initiate (0) Aug 4, 2009 Western Sahara

    I never fill out the commodity section. I drop my boxes off at the mailroom where I work and they never ask. The only time I've been asked was when they were trying to trace a lost trade box for me and I told them it was homemade marinades and salad dressings. As for value, I ballpark what the contents are worth since I figure that's how much I'll get back if they lose the box or somehow damage and discard it without realizing what's inside.
     
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  6. kscaldef

    kscaldef Initiate (0) Jun 11, 2010 Oregon

    I print labels at home from my Fedex account and drop them off. I don't think the online UI even asks about contents, or it's optional. I barely interact with the employees at the store at all. "Hey there, this is all ready to go" "Okay, thanks".
     
    #6 kscaldef, Dec 18, 2012
  7. loony4lambic

    loony4lambic Initiate (0) Nov 26, 2012 California

    yea they really dont ask, there is a spot on the form, but its not important. If anything just put down 0 for the declared value and continue. They usually make you pay if you put down a value, Insurance :slight_smile:
     
    #7 loony4lambic, Dec 18, 2012
  8. mhenson42

    mhenson42 Maven (1,409) Nov 20, 2011 Texas
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    Why would you declare anything less than $100 when there is no charge for that amount or less. It's not insurance BTW, it's declared value. There is a difference. They don't really care about contents if its less.

    As mentioned above, Just print your labels on-line and drop off.
     
    #8 mhenson42, Dec 18, 2012
  9. cbeer88

    cbeer88 Initiate (0) Sep 5, 2007 Massachusetts

    I've sent like 100 boxes and have literally no idea what this commodity form is that you speak of.
     
    #9 cbeer88, Dec 18, 2012
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  10. brother_kenneth

    brother_kenneth Initiate (0) Oct 22, 2012 Virginia

    Literally every FedEx order form (which has to be filled out to send any package) has a section for U.S. Customs (which is odd since I do not ship internationally) in which the sender must declare the commodity and it's estimated value. I tried to leave it blank the first time I shipped a trade out, but the FedEx employee informed me that it was required.
     
    #10 brother_kenneth, Dec 18, 2012
  11. cbeer88

    cbeer88 Initiate (0) Sep 5, 2007 Massachusetts

    Yeah, you want to do this: create an online account (you will also save like 20% with this), fill out the form online (no commodity/value questions), print out label, stick on box, drop off box.
     
    #11 cbeer88, Dec 18, 2012
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  12. brother_kenneth

    brother_kenneth Initiate (0) Oct 22, 2012 Virginia

    I am definitely going to do that!
     
    #12 brother_kenneth, Dec 18, 2012
  13. match1112

    match1112 Initiate (0) Mar 2, 2011 Illinois

    I sell a lot of lava lamps on ebay.
     
    #13 match1112, Dec 19, 2012
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  14. UCLABrewN84

    UCLABrewN84 Initiate (0) Mar 18, 2010 California

    Personal lubricant.
     
    #14 UCLABrewN84, Dec 19, 2012
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  15. loony4lambic

    loony4lambic Initiate (0) Nov 26, 2012 California

    hmm thats awesome, I never actually wrote a value through one of them, USPS charges you so I figured they did as well. I stand corrected
     
    #15 loony4lambic, Dec 19, 2012
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