I know there was a thread a while back about duplicate charges, so I have been watching my charges. Today I noticed the 8 lb box I sent yesterday using a preprinted label, now shows as 24 lbs. So there is no confusion this was 1 750, 1 bomber, and 2 12oz cans. Box was a compressed paper bottle shipper, so it was very light. Only way that box gets to 24 lbs is to throw a few bricks on top. I don't want to direct any unwanted attention to the contents, so I am waiting for the box to get delivered before calling Customer Service. Keep an eye out.
I've noticed the same thing recently. Though I may occasionally "guesstimate" the weight of a box, the weights that I am being charged for seem a bit high i.e. 12 bomber box (with a few extras) "guesstimated" at 20 lbs--shows 20 lbs all the way on tracking screens--but when I look at the charges under account information, the box was charged at 41.3 lbs... Many of my lighter boxes have been hit by the new dimensional weight formula too...
I could be wrong, but i think their pricing is based on volume, not weight (up to 100lbs). All the fedex accounts that I've used have been set up this way. Your best bet is to wait till you get your invoice. If the pricing is higher than what was on the label, then you should call to complain
20 lbs was certainly a light guesstimate... In some of the other forums, I have read that a bomber is approximately 2.2lbs. Twelve should be around 26 lbs.--add a few cans plus packing, and I struggle to believe that the box was any more than 32lbs
For the sake of science, I weighed a few bottles (apologies for slightly blurry photos) DeGarde bomber Jester King 750ml If thats consistent, then each bomber is just shy of 3lbs, so 41lbs on a full 12 bottle shipper sounds about right to me. I've always assumed a full shipper is around 40#, which I think has been pretty consistent in terms of my own charges.
Sweet. I stand educated. This is good info to have. I must just be a muscle-y strong guy who can't feel the difference of a measly 10 lbs... Drinking lots of beer will do that for you, right?
Ding ding ding. FedEx uses dimensional weight, not actual weight unless actual weight exceeds dimensional. Dimensional weight units are listed as 'lbs' so what you are seeing is the dimensional weight most likely. Edit: for reference http://www.efulfillmentservice.com/2014/09/new-fedex-ups-dimensional-weight-rules/
This is interesting. I was unaware of this change, but still say it is pretty shady. However as long as I'm not charged more, I guess I'm not as worried about it. I will keep tabs on my bill. Thanks for the info!!
Yes unfortunately you will have to pay for 24 pounds. I think UPS has also switched to dimensional pricing. They wouldn't make any money if there trucks were full of mostly empty boxes.
I don't think it's shady since they disclose it. Everything is measured and weighed when you drop it at the counter and by automatic lasers and scales in the sorting hub. It's kind of one of those "it is what it is" things.
Because from what I read, the rule was initially for larger items that were very light weight, but very large and took up a lot of space. That honestly makes a little sense, shipping a 12'x12' price of foam across country shouldn't cost $1. Changing the policy to include small packages that don't take up much room is just a way to make a large fee hike. Like the article from the link above said, think about all the small retail shops that sell online. They could keep prices low, because shipping was reasonable. Now a product they could sell for $18 now costs $40. Makes it pretty hard to compete against large mega stores like Walmart
You're shipping alcohol which is against FedEx (and UPS) policy and you're claiming their declared and known shipping rates and calculations are shady?
I always note the weight on the outgoing suitcase when I travel for work, then see how many 3lb units I can fit in the return trip without going over :-) Always leave space in my carryon for shoe-transfer, etc. too
