Seems like Flat Rate Shipping has gone up?

[tstoner86]

$6.80 for small flat rate box. Big increase

[AlohaStyle]

Buy online, was $5.25 on Friday.


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[tstoner86]

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Buy online, was $5.25 on Friday.


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Not anymore it isn't

[big_jaygee]

Increase went in to effect today. I remember seeing it in the news last week.

I agree...a big increase.


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[JohnE1000]

Big increase, I agree. It is still better value and faster service than competitors.

[Pole Lock]

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Big increase, I agree. It is still better value and faster service than competitors.
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Yes.  And somewhat reliable 2-3 day service for less than $7?  Still not a bad deal.

[Johnny-O!]

When your package is a bundle or more (more than one pound) check out FedEx Super Saver. You have to use their FedEx Express boxes and the service is usually 3 day but less. The two small boxes (white boxes) they supply fit easily two bundles for $10.95 anywhere in the CONUS. There is medium and larger boxes that provide the same service, I'd be willing to guess that they will have a better rate than USPS for the volume size of the box. Kinkos/FedEx Office places have this service as well. Check it out and see how the prices measure up. John

[AlohaStyle]

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Not anymore it isn't

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Ouch  :(

[Joe45]

[quote author=Johnny-O! link=topic=36712.msg155681#msg155681 date=1453081351]
When your package is a bundle or more (more than one pound) check out FedEx Super Saver. You have to use their FedEx Express boxes and the service is usually 3 day but less. The two small boxes (white boxes) they supply fit easily two bundles for $10.95 anywhere in the CONUS. There is medium and larger boxes that provide the same service, I'd be willing to guess that they will have a better rate than USPS for the volume size of the box. Kinkos/FedEx Office places have this service as well. Check it out and see how the prices measure up. John
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Fyi

"Effective Jan. 5, 2016, all tobacco products, including loose tobacco, cigars, smokeless tobacco, hookah tobacco and cigarettes, will be prohibited and the FedEx Express Terms & Conditions, FedEx Ground Tariff and FedEx Freight Tariff will be updated to reflect this prohibition."

[Johnny-O!]

It also says you can't ship:
beer
lottery tickets
postage stamps
used tires
artwork
film
jewelry
furs