ups got me ......
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Le Mans Master
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From: detroit area
ups got me ......
well,
most of the people out there have seen my christmas give away list.. well i've sent out to four people today and cost me 164 bones..
...#$%@^%#...... they got me on packaging charges..... if i would have know that i would have packaged them myself..... to those that offered shipping, i'll let you know the price just for the shipping and not the rest..........
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most of the people out there have seen my christmas give away list.. well i've sent out to four people today and cost me 164 bones..
...#$%@^%#...... they got me on packaging charges..... if i would have know that i would have packaged them myself..... to those that offered shipping, i'll let you know the price just for the shipping and not the rest.......... b
Team Owner
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From: Smile, it's just the internet.
No offense, but the idea behind the thread was the GIVING. If you weren't prepared to eat the shipping (per the instructions), perhaps you should have posted in the for sale forum...
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Le Mans Master
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From: detroit area
photoshop image of what it will be.... spring time is the date of completion...
whoa...... i forgot what i GAVE away....t-arms,valence,bushings,grills,dash....... ....not bad.... next time i'll package it and deliver it personally...... anyone in hawaii need a bolt or something...
whoa...... i forgot what i GAVE away....t-arms,valence,bushings,grills,dash....... ....not bad.... next time i'll package it and deliver it personally...... anyone in hawaii need a bolt or something...
Le Mans Master
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From: Coming home from Luckenbach Texas
Yep. Packing ain't cheap. Ever bought a big bag of those foam peanuts they use to pack 
And here's another hint: FedEx Ground really is cheaper than UPS Ground. Faster too. Don't know why, but it's great.
And here's another hint: FedEx Ground really is cheaper than UPS Ground. Faster too. Don't know why, but it's great.
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Le Mans Master
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From: detroit area
i'm not complaining about the shipping, just the cost they got me for THEM packaging up my items.......6 bucks for a box to put two grills in...come on....... i'm willing to help out by giving my extras but don't get on me for MENTIONING a situation i had............ i know four people with be grateful this holiday.....
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From: Snake handler
onaqwst,
Did you go to one of those UPS stores? They are total BS! It's not UPS - its a private company. You'll pay for packaging and a sur charge in addition to the standard UPS rates. Very misleading. I do all my shipping now via DHL. They come and pick it up at my house.
UPS = Unconscienable Profit Scam
Did you go to one of those UPS stores? They are total BS! It's not UPS - its a private company. You'll pay for packaging and a sur charge in addition to the standard UPS rates. Very misleading. I do all my shipping now via DHL. They come and pick it up at my house.
UPS = Unconscienable Profit Scam
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From: I may be getting old but I refuse to grow up
Originally Posted by pjmonfre
UPS = Unconscienable Profit Scam
I just paid $58 brokerage fees on a $120 package I had shipped to me 
Steve
Last edited by stpman; Dec 13, 2004 at 09:18 PM.
Burning Brakes
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From: spring city pa
Originally Posted by Twin_Turbo
I paid international shipping, you don't hear me complaining either.
gman happy holidays to you and x ,,,,,,,, woops mom and dad tooooo
Instructor
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From: Orlando Florida
qwst, as one of the four people, i am very greatful for the gift! however, i don't want your holiday spirit quashed by a big expense. if you will send me a total cost for the shipping i will reimburse you!
happy holidays to all
Robin
happy holidays to all
Robin
Melting Slicks
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Damn-why don't some of you guys relax and stop being a jerk to this guy. That's alot of money to eat for shipping and if someone has a problem with paying for shipping for free stuff, then maybe you shouldn't participate. Some of you say, "The purpose was to this or that,yada yada yada....You know, that's part of the reason I sometimes get leery participating-because of these attitudes. The guy is being nice enough to give away alot of stuff. So because he'd like some help with shipping means he should not give stuff away? Give me a freaking break. Some people are never happy. Just because I have stuff that someone else can use doesn't mean I want to pay $200 to get rid of it all.
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From: Sherwood Park Alberta
Originally Posted by 79VetteMike
Damn-why don't some of you guys relax and stop being a jerk to this guy. That's alot of money to eat for shipping and if someone has a problem with paying for shipping for free stuff, then maybe you shouldn't participate. Some of you say, "The purpose was to this or that,yada yada yada....You know, that's part of the reason I sometimes get leery participating-because of these attitudes. The guy is being nice enough to give away alot of stuff. So because he'd like some help with shipping means he should not give stuff away? Give me a freaking break. Some people are never happy. Just because I have stuff that someone else can use doesn't mean I want to pay $200 to get rid of it all.
Melting Slicks
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From: Deltona (son of Deland and DAYTONA) FL
Originally Posted by page62
And here's another hint: FedEx Ground really is cheaper than UPS Ground. Faster too. Don't know why, but it's great.
Moral? Read the fine print
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Le Mans Master
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From: detroit area
yeah...it was a ups store.....crazy..i was in there for 20 minutes sending out the four packages....one was going to canada...surcharge please...anyways...three people complained heavy about the shipping costs..... they were all loud about it too......crazy..... funny cause i tried to look for a fedex place and drove around for 1.5 hours looking for just a place to ship....then i seen ups store and stopped...now i know and knowing is half the battle...(g.i. joe).......
i still have some items left if anyone is interested...just help me out a bit... anyone have some chrome pulleys to trade up..maybe a s.s. hose kit......
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i still have some items left if anyone is interested...just help me out a bit... anyone have some chrome pulleys to trade up..maybe a s.s. hose kit......
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Le Mans Master
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From: one night in Bangkok you are never lonely
Originally Posted by 79VetteMike
Damn-why don't some of you guys relax and stop being a jerk to this guy. That's alot of money to eat for shipping and if someone has a problem with paying for shipping for free stuff, then maybe you shouldn't participate. Some of you say, "The purpose was to this or that,yada yada yada....You know, that's part of the reason I sometimes get leery participating-because of these attitudes. The guy is being nice enough to give away alot of stuff. So because he'd like some help with shipping means he should not give stuff away? Give me a freaking break. Some people are never happy. Just because I have stuff that someone else can use doesn't mean I want to pay $200 to get rid of it all.
