From: Mike (MIKEN) [#12]
31 Jul 2006
To: ALL
I used to send nearly all my name tag orders by mail but after having one too many get lost I now send anything over $25 in invoice price via FedEx ground. I bill the customers and have have no complaints.
On smaller orders it's hard to justify more than first class postage but Priority mail just isn't worth it.
From: varn (VARNCO) [#13]
31 Jul 2006
To: Mike (MIKEN) [#12] 31 Jul 2006
Don't forget about USPS flat rate Priority Mail boxes - whatever you can fit into the box it goes out at one rate.. I think it's about $8.40.
We've switched entirely over to USPS for right now, as we've had about $2K worth of silver disappear on it's way to us, including one box that was opened, contents removed, and then resealed.
:S
From: sroehlk (ELECTECH1) [#14]
31 Jul 2006
To: Mike (MIKEN) [#12] 31 Jul 2006
I keep hearing people having trouble with the post office but I have had a positive experiance using them so far.
Plus it keeps shipping to a reasonable cost. Resonable enough that I could replace a couple of lost orders and still come out ok.
I am only shipping small dog tag type of items though!
Steve
From: Mike (MIKEN) [#15]
31 Jul 2006
To: sroehlk (ELECTECH1) [#14] 31 Jul 2006
I am able to send small packages by FedEx ground usually for less than $5 and I have a no hassle tracking system. I'm sending nametags in small boxes (4x4x6) all over the country.
From: sroehlk (ELECTECH1) [#16]
31 Jul 2006
To: Mike (MIKEN) [#15] 31 Jul 2006
I agree that is a way to go.
I can send the same package for about the same cost in postage plus get free boxes. I am home based so all I have to do is walk to my mail box, not run to fedex. Plus get confirmation the package is delivered. I don't get as good as tracking info.
Steve
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