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    USPS, UPS, vs. FEDEX??

    Greetings,, for shipping a very well packed 30lb amp head, with of these 3 ground services are likely to be the least expensive? Thanks all.
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    USPS has consistently been better than FedEx or UPS any time I've had something delivered to me.
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    Originally posted by Douglas Adams
    This planet has - or rather had - a problem, which was this: most of the people living on it were unhappy for pretty much of the time. Many solutions were suggested for this problem, but most of these were largely concerned with the movements of small green pieces of paper, which is odd because on the whole it wasn't the small green pieces of paper that were unhappy.
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      In my experience, they all break or lose stuff, charge too much, and lie to me on a regular basis. FedEx has the best tracking.
      aka Chris Pile, formerly of Six String Fever

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        ive had the best luck with usps

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          It's easy to check the rates yourself...

          If you have PayPal, go to: www.paypal.shipstation.com/orders

          Log in with your PayPal credentials, click "create new quick label" on the top right, put in your shipping info and compare the discounted rates from each carrier.

          In my experience, this method is usually less expensive than printing labels through eBay, Reverb, etc.

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            I shipped a JMP from the midwest to Dave Friedman in Hollywood and he shipped it back both via FedEx no issues but the amp was in a roadcase.
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              I've had UPS "attempt delivery" for something that required a signature. Twice. And both times, according to the tracking data, I was home and never heard a knock or the bell.

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                DHL Express

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                  Let's see

                  Fed Ex? most likely to claim "Act of God/Weather" to get around not delivering and owing you a refund after you paid dearly expedited service -Probably best for Next Day Air/Early AM on average though.

                  UPS? most likely to do this with the box upon delivery -coincidence on the brown outfit? hmmmm -But cheaper than Fed Ex so second choice for expedited.


                  USPS? Honestly, for non-expedited service I have had the least issues with USPS -cheapest, and fine if you need less that 1 or 2 day Air.



                  None are perfect of course, nor should you expect it -too many variables
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                      Originally posted by Demanic View Post
                      I've had UPS "attempt delivery" for something that required a signature. Twice. And both times, according to the tracking data, I was home and never heard a knock or the bell.

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                      'Attempted Delivery' usually seems to mean that the delivery guy was running late so didn't bother.
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                      Originally posted by Douglas Adams
                      This planet has - or rather had - a problem, which was this: most of the people living on it were unhappy for pretty much of the time. Many solutions were suggested for this problem, but most of these were largely concerned with the movements of small green pieces of paper, which is odd because on the whole it wasn't the small green pieces of paper that were unhappy.
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                        Originally posted by GuitarStv View Post

                        'Attempted Delivery' usually seems to mean that the delivery guy was running late so didn't bother.
                        My experience as well
                        “For me, when everything goes wrong – that’s when adventure starts.” Yvonne Chouinard
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                          Have had some very extreme issues with Fed Ex over the years. From outright stealing my Parcels to obliterating a Fender Prosonic at o hare then sweeping up the carnage and sending it on it without notice. Gets no worse that FedEx. hate them with passion. Also THIS was local!!
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                            FedEx is trash
                            If I only had a dollar for every song I've sung
                            every time I had to play while people sat there drunk,
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