FedEx Shipping Costs

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  1. TNeedles

    TNeedles Initiate (0) May 11, 2013 California

    Hello fellow BA's,

    I recently created my own FedEx shipping account. It is super convenient and I've had no problems so far, going on my 7th shipment in 2 months. Both inbound and outbound.

    Lately I've noticed that if I estimate the weight/dimensions slightly below the exact dimensions or weight, the tracking is updated appropriately, BUT, I am not charged more for the increased weight or size. I've never had my boxes rejected due to this issue. Every one has been delivered on time without issue.

    This has now worked in my favor twice. I'm curious, am I extremely lucky? Or does it take time for FedEx to catch on? Maybe it's so close in cost, it's not worth their time to re-bill me.

    Anyone else have the same thing happen with FedEx or UPS?

    Cheers
    Tyler
     
    #1 TNeedles, Aug 26, 2014
  2. TNeedles

    TNeedles Initiate (0) May 11, 2013 California

    Do they usually correct the charge the day it gets picked up?
     
    #2 TNeedles, Aug 26, 2014
  3. TNeedles

    TNeedles Initiate (0) May 11, 2013 California

    Ya, that's what I'm worried about too. If I'm picking up the tab, it's not as concerning. But if I'm shipping for a buddy and he's reimbursing me then I don't want to get the short end of the stick. As a test today, I put a box out considerably underweight and dimensions. I should definitely get charged more for this box. I'll update the post once I have that info.
     
    #3 TNeedles, Aug 26, 2014
  4. boutwell

    boutwell Zealot (742) Dec 27, 2013 Colorado
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    I weigh on a home scale and then round up to the nearest pound to be sure. Probably has cost me a few extra bucks over time, but I've never been upcharged.
     
    #4 boutwell, Aug 27, 2014
  5. Liberatiscioli

    Liberatiscioli Initiate (0) Oct 3, 2013 Pennsylvania

    Ups charged me a extra 15$ for gas charges shipping from Lancaster,pa to Boston. A week later too! BS!!
     
    #5 Liberatiscioli, Aug 27, 2014
  6. TNeedles

    TNeedles Initiate (0) May 11, 2013 California

    So looks I like did get lucky. Today I purposely under estimated a shipment to see what would happen. Original quote was $11.50. Updated price $18.50 (fair). So guess I got lucky those few times. If you're within a buck or two they may let it slide. But big variances they are going to catch. Cheers!
     
    #6 TNeedles, Aug 27, 2014
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  7. B-Nut-GoBlue

    B-Nut-GoBlue Pundit (912) Apr 22, 2014 Iowa
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    So I sent something out, a bottle, 3-4 lbs, I put 4lbs, and it gave me an estimate of $7.xx filling it out online. I look at my bank account yesterday and have a charge of an extra $5, putting the package up to $12. Wtf?!
     
    #7 B-Nut-GoBlue, Sep 2, 2014
  8. HighLowJack

    HighLowJack Savant (1,230) Jun 5, 2013 Massachusetts
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    I think it's a store by store thing. mine doesn't correct if I get the weight wrong. I've shipped probably 75 packages there, maybe more
     
    #8 HighLowJack, Sep 3, 2014
  9. TNeedles

    TNeedles Initiate (0) May 11, 2013 California

    So you could be 5-10lbs off in your favor and they never catch it? That's awesome! I hope you take advantage.
     
    #9 TNeedles, Sep 3, 2014
  10. MVP09

    MVP09 Initiate (0) Oct 19, 2012 Massachusetts

    I always bring box to shipping center and pay cash. Never give them a CC to add post charges too. The FedEx appp work well to track package. Granted it take 5-10min in store but I usually go early 7am
     
    #10 MVP09, Sep 3, 2014
  11. HighLowJack

    HighLowJack Savant (1,230) Jun 5, 2013 Massachusetts
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    nah just saying if im off by a bit...it doesn't matter apparently.
     
    #11 HighLowJack, Sep 3, 2014
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  12. HighLowJack

    HighLowJack Savant (1,230) Jun 5, 2013 Massachusetts
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    yeah, I feel it's just so much easier to print the label at home. and if there is a line in the store, the guys there just see that I'm dropping off / don't need a receipt and let me cut the line to just drop the box off
     
    #12 HighLowJack, Sep 3, 2014
  13. TNeedles

    TNeedles Initiate (0) May 11, 2013 California

    I agree. Plus the rates are better online, and no annoying questions in store about the contents.
     
    #13 TNeedles, Sep 3, 2014
  14. chewymangos

    chewymangos Initiate (0) Jun 12, 2014 Indiana

    Wait what? I print my shipping info at home and they still ask me what I'm sending when I drop the box off completely ready to go. Same girl each time so far and she always moves the box around and you can hear or feel the liquid moving around also. Hate. it.
     
    #14 chewymangos, Sep 3, 2014
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  15. TNeedles

    TNeedles Initiate (0) May 11, 2013 California

    Wtf? That's a little much. I would go somewhere else. If they are suspicious of liquids I go with olive oil. Lol
     
    #15 TNeedles, Sep 3, 2014
  16. chewymangos

    chewymangos Initiate (0) Jun 12, 2014 Indiana

    Yea guess I'll need to find another dropoff point. This one is so convenient, literally a mile down the road which is hard to beat.
     
    #16 chewymangos, Sep 3, 2014
  17. benbking

    benbking Initiate (0) Dec 11, 2009 Rhode Island

    schedule a home pick up. Can't beat that.
     
    #17 benbking, Sep 3, 2014
  18. Curb71

    Curb71 Initiate (0) Oct 22, 2012 California

    What type of FedEx shipping do you guys choose? Overnight, 2 day, Express, Ground, ect...? I guess trying to keep it cold is not normally done?
     
    #18 Curb71, Sep 3, 2014
  19. TNeedles

    TNeedles Initiate (0) May 11, 2013 California

    I pretty much always do ground. Anything air is super expensive unless it's really small and lightweight.
     
    #19 TNeedles, Sep 4, 2014
  20. SUBER

    SUBER Initiate (0) Jan 26, 2013 California

    U know you get charged a fee for that..
     
    #20 SUBER, Sep 4, 2014
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