New Fedex Fine

I wonder what actual % of packages they ship actually require any type of cleanup...probably .000000001 %. This is a damn shame and a money grab.

 

That's a weird concept to me. Who would collect the fee ebay or fedex?

 

seems to only apply to ebay since it says the fine will be assessed through your ebay account?

 

It's part of their policy now (but it says it was revised April 29, 2019) so maybe just going into enforcement?

https://www.fedex.com/content/dam/fedex/us-united-states/services/Service_Guide_2019.pdf

K. Hazardous material packages found in the FedEx Ground system not properly
prepared in accordance with DOT regulations and FedEx Ground requirements will be
held for customer pickup. If the shipper refuses to pick up or make other arrangements
for delivery acceptable to FedEx Ground, the shipper will reimburse FedEx Ground for
all costs and fees of any type connected with the legal disposal of the shipment. The shipper agrees to indemnify FedEx Ground for any and all costs, fees and expenses
FedEx Ground incurs as a result of the shipper’s failure to comply with FedEx Hazardous
Materials shipping requirements. The minimum reimbursement per package is US$350.

 

FWIW, I'm not sure if it's always been there though....

 

Thanks for the heads up. I haven't used Fedex in the last six months since they flagged one of my packages too many times. I also received a nasty letter from them too.

My friend who worked for years at USPS told me that the postal carriers "do not care" what's in the box as long as it doesn't leak.

 

Ya USPS is the best. And if you're sending some real valuable box they do have fancier shipping options and good insurance