Shipping fatigue and your audio habits

@riaa_award_collectors_on_facebook @audphile1, @dill, @digmygroove , @buellrider97, @audiopacer , @larsman 

FYI to all: 

I recently sent a very light package from GA to VT.  The quoted price from my local UPS, a franchised operation, was $238.  The price from FedEx was $12.99.  (same # of days...).

Last week I tried a different package at the same franchise UPS store, and the cost was $60.  FedEx was $7.99.   (again, no difference in service).

I think the pattern is clear enough...

Regarding risks of purchasing/shipping in the audio aftermarket, I will never use PayPal F&F to buy or sell gear.  I feel it is rather scummy to put all of the risk on the buyer when sellers are not willing to share...  

To that end, I encourage all to avoid sellers like @fastfreight 

Best,

@inagroove said:

Regarding risks of purchasing/shipping in the audio aftermarket, I will never use PayPal F&F to buy or sell gear.  I feel it is rather scummy to put all of the risk on the buyer when sellers are not willing to share...  

To that end, I encourage all to avoid sellers like @fastfreight 

Best,

Wow inagroove, that is just wrong on many levels.  First, you categorize me and others as 'Scummy'.  Perhaps you should read my numerous 100% positive feedbacks on USA.  I am a hobbyist and Audiophile, who like others enjoys buying and selling used equipment with fellow like minded individuals.  I have NEVER had and issue buying or selling.  If I do not like the sellers terms, I am free to not make an offer.  If one does not like my terms, they are free as well to make their own informed decision.  You seem to enjoy telling people how they should think and recommending what they should do, vs deciding what you should do.  Are you upset that some do not want the hassle of filing tax return info on the cost basis vs sale price in a hobby?  I have never made a profit selling used equipment by the way.  Please keep your mean statements to yourself, and try to learn to express thoughts without condemnation.

I never use UPS Store to create a shipment for me. I use my UPS, FEDEX, USPS accounts and then just drive and drop off packages at access points. 
@inagroove if you use your own UPS account you would be paying the correct rates. 

@audphile1 

Yes, I you are absolutely correct.  I should get a UPS account...

Yet, so far FedEx has been so inexpensive that it is hard to consider going anywhere else... IMO, anyone shipping at a franchise UPS, w/o an account, should expect NOT get raked-over-the-coals >> paying 20x $ more at UPS than at FedEx for the same service.

Best

@inagroove when you get your UPS Account and enroll in My Choice. Discounted shipping rates.