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Old 12-06-2012, 01:33 AM
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My last small order from Spruce was quoted at $12 UPS and $3.31 USPS and it arrived a day sooner.

Spruce shows you the shipping options and prices when you order on line.
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Old 12-06-2012, 05:16 AM
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USPS is almost always cheaper and faster. Unfortunately, when they lose stuff, you're SOL.
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Old 12-06-2012, 06:53 AM
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USPS is almost always cheaper and faster. Unfortunately, when they lose stuff, you're SOL.
I've been specifying USPS for small orders from Vans, it is cheaper than FEDEX or UPS. But that won't last as the USPO lost about $7 billion this past year.

FEDEX and USP are in business to make money, the USPS is not.
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Old 12-06-2012, 07:17 AM
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I've been trying to ship USPS Priority mail for a couple of reasons. Obviously price being the first thing. You can put alot of hoses in a medium Flate Rate box. Second, I actually get MY orders faster on USPS, than either UPS, or Fed EX, when shipping ground.
In shipping International, especially to Australia, USPS Express give faster service, and MUCH better rates. 2 lb box around $55. US, versus $200+ to Sydney. Even if you have a UPS commercial # like I do, and some of you, there is still a big difference between $5.50, and $14.95. The more we can save on our incoming shipping, the more we can save our customers by keeping our overhead down.
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Old 12-06-2012, 07:32 AM
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Here's another vote for ACS and the good old USPS for small orders. i love when you need to order a dozen locknuts, or a single AN fitting, and ACS's web site shows you the shipping costs for all the options - and USPS is something like $1.70 whereas the others all START at $10! Doesn't work for big orders, but it sure makes those "I really need this one fitting to make this assembly correct" orders more palatable.

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Old 12-06-2012, 07:57 AM
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Yes, USPS priority is the best deal for smaller/lighter and pre-paid priority boxes for dense, heavy stuff. They also deliver on Saturday as does Fed-Ex Home; UPS does not (they're unionized). Putting your money with the best service is the only way we have to influence shipping cost, so reward the vendors who recognize it's our money and will actively suppress shipping costs.

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Old 12-06-2012, 08:18 AM
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Thanks all for your insite! Let me clarify a bit though, these were just two "one-off" orders for stuff ACS & my normal venders didn't or don't have. I guess I'm just really used to "normal" shipping rates charged by Van's, ACS and the ohter guys I usually buy from.. The shipping charges on the two small orders I mentioned definately stick out like a sore thumb on my expense log. I just thought it was a bit odd
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We joke around here that we wish our vendors had an 'Annette' like we do. It is pretty easy to dump something in a box and bill the customer. We are fortunate to have Annette in our packing room who knows how the different shippers work, both domestic and international. If you order something second day, you will get it that way, but if you choose 'best method', we spend a fair time on each order making sure that you get the best rate and service for what the product is and the risk involved.
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Old 12-06-2012, 09:02 AM
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I don't like shipping charges any more than anyone else, but to put it in perspective, If I have to drive the 20 to 25 miles (I live out of town) to the store and back, it costs me roughly two gallons of gas and an hour. Minimum cost is then about $7. $10 to my door isn't too bad in that light.

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Old 12-06-2012, 09:12 AM
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Mike---I hooked up with a local shipping company to do my International shipping, and dealing with customs, etc. They now handle all my shipping, for a very fair price. Companies like you, ACS, Van's, etc, have shipping departments, with real live employees that are very good at what they do. I needed help in that area. I was spending alot of time doing my own click N ship, or UPS labels, and found that I could use my time better by having someone else take care of that for me. And-----its not my overhead that pays her salary!!!!
So, for a small business, its a win/win situation. I get great service, my customers get great service in a timely manner, and I help the economy too.
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