I just sent a package, a FX Whisper T-12, from Washington State to Illinois insured for $500. The cost was $59.19 and the USPS was the carrier. I noticed on the box that was sent to me from AOA they shipped it UPS and it cost them $38. I didn't bother to go compare what it would have cost UPS as I am rural and would have to drive about an hour to an official UPS store. I am sure I would not get the same rate as AOA, however. I posted this as a question earlier and now have direct experience to share with the forum.
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Shipping Charges - JFYI
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Jim81 - I used own a business where we shipped thousands of packages a year. We quickly found UPS shipping rates were highly dependent upon the quantity of packages we shipped through them. This would explain the differences in shipping costs you noted.
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I shipped my Wildcat back to AOA for repairs 60 bucks ups and like you said it they only cost them $38 to send it to me they have to get a dealer discount of some sort maybe they don't insure
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just sent fishing rods to the Keys, a 10lb 4" pvc pipe 7 ' tube air priority with tracking # and 100.00 worth of insurance under 30.00 UPS by ground was 16.00 more and 3 more days delivery
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My company ships about 80 packages a day.. we switched from UPS due to lost packages. And the don't give a crap attitudes from them.. We do not insure our packages because as a whole we come out better. We mainly use Fedex now. We will be looking into USPS for the future..If I were to ship a rifle anywhere I would use a proper box and insure the heck out of it.. Ahh, the joys of online purchasing..
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I only use USPS and it's the one I've had best luck with ..Little side note about UPS stores . Many ( including all in my town) won't ship any type of gun .
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Just paid UPS $78 (including insurance for $1000) to have one of my PCP rifles shipped from Oklahoma to my new address in Arizona. The total weight was 21 pounds. When I bought it last year the shipping was only $25.
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I ship guns every week and a 20lb package( gun in hard case) from Ohio to California was only $30 FedEx. Insured at $500. I can ship most anywhere in the lower 48 for $30 or less with FedEx.
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pyramyd air ships hundreds of guns a week via ups with no worries. I tell FedEx it's an airgun and as long as there's no live firearm ammo or an actual firearm they are fine with it as well. I ship 2-3 guns a week.
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I found out when I tried to return my Hatsan Hercules, that all the UPS stores are privately owned, and do not have to follow any UPS rules and regulations. I had a return label provided by AGD or Pyramyd (can't remember which), and the label came with a paper to get signed by the shipper. UPS store refused to sign the paper, then refused to accept it, even with not signing the paper. Told me I had to take it to a UPS depot. I gave it to my UPS driver next time he came with a delivery. He took it, no questions. However I did not ask him to sign the paper.
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Commercial shipping accounts receive much better rates than retail or an individual and yes volume (number of packages shipped per month) matters for rate.
It is easy to create an online account with UPS, FedEx or USPS, and get better rates than retail. Print your own label and then schedule a pickup or drop off .
It is easy to create an online account with UPS, FedEx or USPS, and get better rates than retail. Print your own label and then schedule a pickup or drop off .
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I miss DHL. They had the cheapest shipping rates of any carrier hands down. I wish they would start their operations again in the states.
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I was going to ship back a gun to AoA for repairs and they told me to tell my local UPS store that it was “Sporting Equipment” and leave it at that. For whatever that’s worth.
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For the occasional shipper USPS will probably be your cheapest option. Size of the package more than weight is the biggest factor for USPS uses to calculate cost. There are some options with USPS that are seldomly used that can also save you a lot of money. Registered mail is a service you can use cheaply but every seam must be covered with this weird paper tape . It is by far the safest means of shipping.
The reason why UPS stores ask what you are shipping is because firearms must be shipped from an actual UPS hub. UPS stores are not supposed to accept firearms. Most shippers know what a gun box looks like. UPS insurance is mostly a scam in my opinion. I have had one customer win but all the others never got a dime from the UPS third party insurance. They most often blame the packaging. The receiver has to be smart enough to take detailed photos of the damaged box before opening the package or it will be very difficult to collect. Also if you violate any rules they will deny your claim. Like telling them golf clubs are in the box instead of an airgun .
The reason why UPS stores ask what you are shipping is because firearms must be shipped from an actual UPS hub. UPS stores are not supposed to accept firearms. Most shippers know what a gun box looks like. UPS insurance is mostly a scam in my opinion. I have had one customer win but all the others never got a dime from the UPS third party insurance. They most often blame the packaging. The receiver has to be smart enough to take detailed photos of the damaged box before opening the package or it will be very difficult to collect. Also if you violate any rules they will deny your claim. Like telling them golf clubs are in the box instead of an airgun .
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I just shipped a HAWKE scope from Illinois to Miami FL , yesterday (Monday ) USPS insured $ 500+ signature, priority cost was $ 30.60 it is supposed to be delivered tomorrow weds..
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