Comments | wolphin5: Avoid using UPS!

wolphin5

Avoid using UPS!

May 29, 2007 20:13

So far, the shipment has arrived witha $66.67 COD charge that I wan't expecting, was expecting under $20 brokerage charge. The infocard said it was going to have a second attempt today, which didn't happen: it was being held at the office. Called in, and had them schedule a new delivery date, but since it's after 7 pm, it may not be tomorrow, but ( Read more... )

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lilwyvern May 30 2007, 02:46:22 UTC

OMG that's soooo lame... :/

neouka May 30 2007, 02:50:57 UTC

yeah, UPS is shitty like that when you're getting stuff from the USA.

Though the COD charge is probably tax and duty.

Use Purolator or just regular mail (USPS), and you'll avoid those brokerage fees.

wolphin5 May 30 2007, 03:07:30 UTC

Usually I do, but that's the only way I could ship from that company. I like purlator, especially since I can ship from any Canada Post outlet :)

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wolphin5 May 30 2007, 04:05:58 UTC

No, just some Paladin Twisted Pair Tools: Punchdown tool kit, a high-end ratcheting crimper & a second die for the crimper with different shapes.

wolphin5 May 30 2007, 04:06:51 UTC

No, fotunately... so I can complain about it all I want, without scandlizing anyone :)

beetlecat May 30 2007, 05:27:56 UTC

UPS is a huge jerk. After being burned too many times, I refuse to deal with any company who will not use anything else.

And it's incredibly annoying when there's only like 5 companies anywhere selling what you need and 4 of them only go USP or straight out refuse to ship to Canada (generally because of UPS trouble in the past)... *grumble grumble*

..I just finished typing an email to one company, begging them to use USPS to send to Canada.. if they refuse.. I'm gonna be upset 'cause they's gots the stuff I needs :(

wolphin5 May 30 2007, 15:49:08 UTC

I'm almost to the point that I will be using a trusted person I know in the US to receive my UPS packages, then ship them to me using Purolator, and I'll setup a account with them, so that I don't have to worry about the payments.

rticboy May 31 2007, 03:25:56 UTC

Avoid UPS at all costs! The brokerage fees are a scam, I'm sure! Yours isn't that much. I ordered an $18 book and they wanted $75 in brokerage fees. Needless to say, I told them what to do with their book.

In reality, most companies will give you a choice of who the shipper is. If not, order from someone else.

wolphin5 May 31 2007, 04:32:05 UTC

I will be in the future... The company is saying $40 brokerage, and the rest as taxes *sighs*