UPS Package opened.

I just got wind of this practice, I got a 12lb package that was listed as 3lbs. I had no idea they didn't verify weight if you print your own label from home. I'm still afraid to go that drastic, but now I round down instead of up like I was doing.

 

I use fedex only and have never had a problem. Print the label at home and drop it off. Never had anyone question me about anything besides needing a receipt. I even had some breakage once and they repacked it and sent it in it's way.

 

I just use my bathroom scale. Weigh myself, then pick up the package and weigh again. Easy peasy.

 

Probably because the wineries have a license and are supposed to mark packages as requiring a signature from someone of age.

 

Yep - I never use anything but. For the life of me I don't understand why so few people do it. It costs $3. Unless you drive right by a Fedex drop, just think of the time, effort, and gas money you spend dropping off your box. Then with pickup you never have to worry about a nosy driver. It's exactly like delivery, only you leave the box out in the morning and they grab it during the day.

 

Per box, but they don't seem to always charge it on multiples.

 

A year ago, I told the young guy at my local Fed Ex that it was beer in box... He said, "You didn't tell me that" and took it anyways. That's how a typical employee would look at the situation, the lady you came across just sucked in general... Guess I didn't realize when I started shipping a year ago that it was illegal.

 

If I go more than 4 or 5lbs below actual weight, they (Fedex) always re-weigh mine. If I put an odd weight like 13.6 lbs, they usually let it go.

 

Not really...they're the most careless in every sense of the word. They probably play catch/football with the packages but they'll also deliver them even if its leaking as long as its already close to its destination. I made the mistake of using them once for a big shipment and the guy I sent it to got a freaking plastic bag with the broken beer in it and only one survived. That's just about the only plus I see in using USPS besides it being cheaper...if not every bottle breaks then its not a total loss because they still deliver it.

 

Depending on the size of the box, it's always guitar parts, a guitar amp, car parts, hot sauce and mustards, or something else that makes no sence to be shipping! LOL! They never question crazy or unusual!!!

 

I do this too.

 

same in Belgium ,

But now we have a new law in Belgium sinds februari ,
All parcels that come into Belgium with a value above 22 € have to pay import tax now , the minimum tax is 35€ that includes customs , they allways open the boxes i've they come from the US , even i've it's marked as a gift and collectible glassware !
Stupid laws !

 

This.

I always drop off at the same location. I never pay beforehand, so they actually have to weigh it any all. The same people are always working. Get to know the people, talk to them a bit, and as lurchingbeast said, make pretend friends. I took them in cookies before. A simple $10 investment in those cookies has made me a favorite customer.

 

I've had professional movers/shippers tell me they won't ship beer because it's under pressure (even with a no-fault waiver)...but they'll ship wine.

Uh huh...I'm sure the carbonation really presents a hazard.

All depends who you get on the other end of the phone or in person.

 

Yet another reason the USPS should be privatized (not to mention their recent quarterly $2B shortfall). There is a glimmer of hope though...rumor has it, the USPS is contemplating allowing shipment of alcohol by private citizens, apparently to compete with UPS and FedEx. Can anybody confirm/deny?

 

I don't think they do it for apartments. Probably the same bullshit reason they refuse to leave packages on my porch.

 

I haven't heard that one before. The pressure in the bottles would really only matter in an airplane, but carbonated beverages are transported on planes all the time. Even super bubbly champagne.

 

I was shipping guitar amps (my other hobby is guitar) long before I started shipping beer. Those are always 50-80 pound boxes, so they are used to me showing up with it anyway. With beer, they never ask me what's in the box if it's under $100 declared value.

 

dont get a scale. I aways guess, and i always guess 1lb.