UPS charged me $500 to overnight a 45lb (27 X 17 X 12) package from Dallas, Texas to San Francisco. Is this normal?
UPS / Fedex Overnight Shipping?
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What's included in an overnight delivery cost by weight and zone?
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This was on Tuesday for a Wednesday delivery. Went to my local UPS Store. I provided the box myself. Was charged $500 for an overnight service. Had no choice as I was shipping perishables. Is this normal or did I get ripped off?
It's not often, but we use an overnight courier to mail physical items. Think paperwork, rollover checks, physical stock certificates. Honestly? Clients have piece of mind sending us a rollover check via UPS with a tracking number, over a regular USPS envelope. USPS service in our area is TERRIBLE.
However, our UPS rates are really expensive. A simple letter envelope is over $20. Over time, that adds up.
Do any of you have a solution for an overnight mailing? Something that is more cost effective? Is there a group discount, affinity code, or similar where we can leverage some economics of scale? Any best practices?
Thank you in advance.