Fedex or UPS?

posted from above I couldn't agree more
Avoid the UPS store like the plaque, they are NOT
UPS!!!!
REPEAT, THEY ARE NOT UPS. The insurance is a
joke,

Guess I hit on a good subject. Thanks for the input everyone.

I work for one of the above mentioned companies. I won't say which one, and I don't think it matters. Pack well. Expect the package to be dropped and thrown about. Forget "fragile" or "this side up" messages. The goal of package handlers is speed and speed alone. This doesn't mean we live without scruples or morals; it's just the nature of the biz. I believe both companies work hard at delivering packages accurately and timely. However, heed the above advice and pack well.

FYI: Those homemade plywood boxes are interesting and seem quite sturdy.

I have always used fedex, always more smoother than the rivals, UPS tends to have higher rates anyhow.

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Great posts,
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My views:

1 - Always double-box (use strong and new boxes).

2 - Use large bubbled-bubble wrap (never peanuts).

3 - Use bubble wrap around the item ( 3 layers of 1"
bubble wrap) and then bubble wrap the inner box (3
layers of bubble wrap again) and place the first box
in the 2nd box.

4 - put item in plastic bag before going into the 1st box.

5 - Use Fed Ex 3rd day Air (not ground).

6 - Have box shipped to a business address (not residence).

7 - Always insure the shipment.

8 - Tape all outer corners of both boxes plus tops and
bottoms with Duct tape or other.

9 - For very heavy items, use all above and then crate.

10 – Address the inner and outer box along with return address.

11 – Make sure that Fed Ex has both your and the recipient’s phone numbers.

12 – Put clear plastic tape over the addresses so they can not come off (if paper label)
or get scratched off if written on the box (better to make your own paper label
using “Word” and large font letters and printing on regular white paper stock).
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Rgds
Larry
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