evilcatfish Posted March 5, 2018 Report Share Posted March 5, 2018 Hey all, does anyone here ship rods via FedEx? If so, have you noticed a significant price increase recently? I've always used them via my fedex account and shipping rods generally cost $20-30, but two recent rods hit my account for $65 and $70. Since I print a label at work and just drop the shipping tube off at my local office, I don't know what the bill will be until the invoice hits, but it's never been an issue until now. Unfortunately FedEx customer service was no help at all, so it looks like I need to find a new shipping service. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
northeast_trev Posted March 5, 2018 Report Share Posted March 5, 2018 i've always done Fedex and it has never been more than 50, even in a PVC tube. Last time i shipped a rod was a month or two ago. I've noticed that the price you pay often has something to do with the person you're dealing with. i think last time i went, they tried to quote me $80, and when i told them i usually pay less than 50, they were like "oh yeah right there it is..." and dropped the price. Not ideal, but i like them better than UPS evilcatfish 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evilcatfish Posted March 5, 2018 Author Report Share Posted March 5, 2018 The weirdest part is that if I put the info in the FedEx shipping calculator, the estimate it gives is still inline with previous pricing, and customer service can't explain why. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
basskickinrednick Posted March 5, 2018 Report Share Posted March 5, 2018 Moam just put a notice of any rods over 8' get a 80 extra for shipping. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evilcatfish Posted March 5, 2018 Author Report Share Posted March 5, 2018 Moam just put a notice of any rods over 8' get a 80 extra for shipping. I was definitely aware of this, they'll ding you for $80 if the package is greater than 96". Falls in to "oversize pricing" or something Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
northeast_trev Posted March 5, 2018 Report Share Posted March 5, 2018 The weirdest part is that if I put the info in the FedEx shipping calculator, the estimate it gives is still inline with previous pricing, and customer service can't explain why. are you dealing with them over the phone or in person? might effect the level of urgency/ willingness to help for the people if you're there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evilcatfish Posted March 5, 2018 Author Report Share Posted March 5, 2018 are you dealing with them over the phone or in person? might effect the level of urgency/ willingness to help for the people if you're there Over the phone via the 1-800-GOFEDEX line. Since I have an account and print my own labels, the only interaction I have with the store employees is a quick hello as I leave my packages on their counter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timcauliffe Posted March 5, 2018 Report Share Posted March 5, 2018 I was just quoted $150 at UPS for an 8' cardboard TW tube. "Not Allowed" that. Deltaman 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StriperAddict Posted March 6, 2018 Report Share Posted March 6, 2018 I have shipped rods back and forth from Vegas to Minnesota and I just use usps. If you buy and print the label from home you can just say its only 99'' long and label and drop it off or schedule a pick up and they arent going to measure it. Priority shipping for a 99'' tube is around 25 bucks. basskickinrednick 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike son Posted March 6, 2018 Report Share Posted March 6, 2018 I was just quoted $150 at UPS for an 8' cardboard TW tube. "Not Allowed" that. WTF $150!?!?!?! I have shipped rods back and forth from Vegas to Minnesota and I just use usps. If you buy and print the label from home you can just say its only 99'' long and label and drop it off or schedule a pick up and they arent going to measure it. Priority shipping for a 99'' tube is around 25 bucks. I use USPS and purchase the appropriate level of insurance and it's about $25-$35 depending on how far it has to ship. I should note I only reuse shippers from TW and ALF so I think they are 8'. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigpoppabass Posted March 6, 2018 Report Share Posted March 6, 2018 I once returned a rod for a warranty issue and ups charge discouraged me from ever doing that again...it is clear retailers have some sweet deals doing with em to make a profit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twil93 Posted March 6, 2018 Report Share Posted March 6, 2018 Sucks big time but anything over 96†is hit with oversized fee now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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