Re: [Elecraft] Shipping via UPS - A Lesson Learned the Hard Way

:-) OK, here's my favorite courier story: In rural Truckee, CA, the courier services contract with USPS for occasional "last mile" delivery service. When they do that, USPS operates by their own service rules which stipulate that you must have a USPS mailbox. I don't, which is why I use couriers

Re: [Elecraft] Shipping via UPS - A Lesson Learned the Hard Way

Decades ago by parents spent their winters travelling in warmer climates and I, being the only one left in the area, took care of their mail, bills and such. One winter they were home for christmas and my father took one of his hearing aides in to be fixed and they had to sent it off to a repair

Re: [Elecraft] Shipping via UPS - A Lesson Learned the Hard Way

I have one problem with USPS - they lie. Occasionally. They say things have been delivered when they have not been delivered. Yesterday, they said they delivered a couple of pieces of aluminum for my latest project - I went out to look when the email came in... no package. Sometimes

Re: [Elecraft] Shipping via UPS - A Lesson Learned the Hard Way

> What's your favorite kind of potato chips? I like Utz, or anything plain and unruffled. Cape Cod is good too. Plain Utz is my favorite! But with ruffles. For Cape Cod it's the dark russets. Salt and vinegar: Just say no. If vinegar and chips don't belong in the same room together, how can they

Re: [Elecraft] Shipping via UPS - A Lesson Learned the Hard Way

What's your favorite kind of potato chips? I like Utz, or anything plain and unruffled. Cape Cod is good too. Tragically, I will now be making the "that's funny because you're so easily ruffled, Julia" joke before any of y'all have a chance. On Wed, Apr 13, 2022, 10:01 Andrew Moore wrote: > >

Re: [Elecraft] Shipping via UPS - A Lesson Learned the Hard Way

> Elecraft products are relatively small however they are expensive and many of us have shipped them so I think this is a good subject for the list. Kudos to John for bringing some humor into an otherwise monotonous thread (I'm not being sarcastic here). I eat snacks in front of my Elecraft so a

Re: [Elecraft] Shipping via UPS - A Lesson Learned the Hard Way

My mail client supports filters-- I build a filter for whatever the subject de jour is, that has morphed. Then I direct that and that subject only to the trash. Look at your filter creation within your mail client. 73, and thanks, Dave (NK7Z) https://www.nk7z.net ARRL Volunteer Examiner

Re: [Elecraft] Shipping via UPS - A Lesson Learned the Hard Way

In this case the subject line makes it very obvious that the original post is about shipping. Elecraft products are relatively small however they are expensive and many of us have shipped them so I think this is a good subject for the list. If you read the archives like I do it is very easy to

Re: [Elecraft] Shipping via UPS - A Lesson Learned the Hard Way

On 4/12/2022 4:27 AM, Andrew Moore wrote: One could say the same about going to the UPS Store and simply paying them for their service ;) Except that they will do the HARM to the person receiving the shipment of using packing peanuts, which are an abomination. 73, Jim K9YC

Re: [Elecraft] Shipping via UPS - A Lesson Learned the Hard Way

A fatal self-inflicted wound if awaiting or not expecting but receiving a UPS shipment from someone, somewhere. AG6CX Sent from my iPhone > On Apr 12, 2022, at 6:18 AM, KE8G wrote: > > Very easy go into your email settings and write a rule that if an email > comes in containing "UPS"

Re: [Elecraft] Shipping via UPS - A Lesson Learned the Hard Way

Sent from Mail <https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=550986> for > Windows > > > > *From: *Julia Tuttle > *Sent: *Tuesday, April 12, 2022 8:03 AM > *To: *Bert Craig > *Cc: *Elecraft > *Subject: *Re: [Elecraft] Shipping via UPS - A Lesson Learned the Hard Way > > >

Re: [Elecraft] Shipping via UPS - A Lesson Learned the Hard Way

Very easy go into your email settings and write a rule that if an email comes in containing "UPS" is it sent to the Trash basket. 73 de JIm - KE8G On Tue, Apr 12, 2022 at 9:04 AM Julia Tuttle wrote: > Y'all, nobody was calling for the thread to stop. They were literally > asking for a

Re: [Elecraft] Shipping via UPS - A Lesson Learned the Hard Way

Y'all, nobody was calling for the thread to stop. They were literally asking for a technical solution to not *personally* keep seeing it. On Tue, Apr 12, 2022, 07:58 Bert Craig wrote: > Amen! > > "I fail to understand the hardship of using the delete key." > > #MobCensorshipStinks > > > > Sent

Re: [Elecraft] Shipping via UPS - A Lesson Learned the Hard Way

Amen! "I fail to understand the hardship of using the delete key." #MobCensorshipStinks Sent from MailDroid __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post:

Re: [Elecraft] Shipping via UPS - A Lesson Learned the Hard Way

Yep.  I have accounts with USPS, UPS, and FedEx.  The benefits are manifold. It's very easy to compare shipping methods/rates, generate shipping labels, and the rates are generally lower.  Each have apps and websites were anything you're shipping or receiving automatically shows up with the

Re: [Elecraft] Shipping via UPS - A Lesson Learned the Hard Way

>> I fail to understand the hardship of using the delete key. > Same here One could say the same about going to the UPS Store and simply paying them for their service ;) 73, Andrew NV1B .. On Mon, Apr 11, 2022 at 10:40 PM Jim Brown wrote: > On 4/11/2022 5:30 PM, Wes wrote: > > I fail to

Re: [Elecraft] Shipping via UPS - A Lesson Learned the Hard Way

> On Apr 11, 2022, at 19:23, Jim Brown wrote: > > I save bubble wrap and re-use it. The paper starts my fireplace. Here we can recycle bubble wrap. Trex recycles plastic film to make outdoor furniture.

Re: [Elecraft] Shipping via UPS - A Lesson Learned the Hard Way

On 4/11/2022 6:27 PM, Andrew Moore wrote: Apologies for getting off topic on a thread about our opinions of shipping carriers and their prices but I have an Elecraft related question. A great time to change the subject line! 73, Jim K9YC

Re: [Elecraft] Shipping via UPS - A Lesson Learned the Hard Way

On 4/11/2022 6:13 PM, j...@kk9a.com wrote: I have had a FedEx account for years and after reading the comments may also open a UPS account. Don't know about UPS, but FedEx allows you to ship as a guest. I used to have accounts with both shippers, but both forgot my logins. The only

Re: [Elecraft] Shipping via UPS - A Lesson Learned the Hard Way

On 4/11/2022 5:30 PM, Wes wrote: I fail to understand the hardship of using the delete key. Same here 73, Jim K9YC __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm

Re: [Elecraft] Shipping via UPS - A Lesson Learned the Hard Way

Many of the Verizon phone carrier stores are franchise owned stores and though I get good service at the one in my neighborhood, I have run into a few situations re financial accounts where I had to drive 45 minutes to a “corporate” store to resolve the issues. Mike, N8TTR > On Apr 11,

Re: [Elecraft] Shipping via UPS - A Lesson Learned the Hard Way

> I fail to understand Apologies for getting off topic on a thread about our opinions of shipping carriers and their prices but I have an Elecraft related question. Got a note from Elecraft last Friday saying the KX2 ordered on Jan 1 is ready to ship. Years ago I used a KX1 (sold, sadly!) with

Re: [Elecraft] Shipping via UPS - A Lesson Learned the Hard Way

Most be glad you are not shipping in/out of AK. UPS/FedEx rates are double (or more) than USPS. If it will fit a USPS Flat-rate box that is even less. That is for 3-day delivery which can take up to five days. UPS/Fedex 2-day is also 3-days (because delivery is to the Anchorage Int'l

Re: [Elecraft] Shipping via UPS - A Lesson Learned the Hard Way

Great post Ted, I had no idea that the UPS Store marked it up that much. I have had a FedEx account for years and after reading the comments may also open a UPS account. Once I had a shipment (in two boxes) from Elecraft that required a signature so I had it delivered to a UPS store instead of my

Re: [Elecraft] Shipping via UPS - A Lesson Learned the Hard Way

I never pay the UPS store for shipping. Instead, I create my shipment from UPS website, then ask them for pick up or bring it to ‘The UPS Store.’ Insurance is not the only thing they charge extra. Their boxes are outrageously expensive. If you need boxes for shipping, you’d better get some from

Re: [Elecraft] Shipping via UPS - A Lesson Learned the Hard Way

Andrew, I don't think these mailing lists support that, but Gmail has a "mute" action you can take on a conversation that should keep it from popping back into your inbox repeatedly. Wes, Andrew was merely asking for a way to beg off and go in for a beer *once* instead of for each message. On

Re: [Elecraft] Shipping via UPS - A Lesson Learned the Hard Way

Good Grief. I look at these groups as like starting a conversation with my neighbor over the fence about crab grass. (Where I live we have neither fences or grass, crab or otherwise. so I'm speaking metaphorically). If the topic drifts to sports or ham radio, I don't take offense.  I can

Re: [Elecraft] Shipping via UPS - A Lesson Learned the Hard Way

Other than trying to remember and ignore by subject line, is there a way to mute specific threads on the Elecraft mailing list (via qth.net)? Maybe I'm thinking of the feature on @groups.io mailing lists - but this would be helpful as Elecraft related topics morph into posts containing no Elecraft

Re: [Elecraft] Shipping via UPS - A Lesson Learned the Hard Way

Maybe its in this thread but one other UPS (and probably FedEx) policy to be aware of is that insurance for items NOT packed by UPS only extends to covering the value of item if lost. If packed by UPS then the insurance covers loss and in transit damage. When I have sold things either on this

Re: [Elecraft] Shipping via UPS - A Lesson Learned the Hard Way

UPS and FedEx have both done pickups at my residential address, and also I thought you could create a shipment on ups.com and then drop it off at a UPS store? On Mon, Apr 11, 2022, 18:49 Joe Subich, W4TV wrote: > On 2022-04-11 6:29 PM, eda...@aya.yale.edu wrote: > > > > The UPS Store does not

Re: [Elecraft] Shipping via UPS - A Lesson Learned the Hard Way

On 4/11/2022 3:29 PM, eda...@aya.yale.edu wrote: The UPS Store does not charge real UPS rates. Ditto for FedEx stores. BUT -- both are free drop-off locations for shipments that have been created online. I do all my shipping with FedEx, because UPS Stores use packing peanuts, and FedEx

Re: [Elecraft] Shipping via UPS - A Lesson Learned the Hard Way

Before I sign for any package, I inspect it for damage. If ANYTHING is noted, even a depressed area, I note it in the signature line. Once I get it inside, I photograph the box if there is damage, I then open it, and photo the packing as well... I have had two cases in the past few years

Re: [Elecraft] Shipping via UPS - A Lesson Learned the Hard Way

are discounted from the UPS regular retail pricing. 73,Ed W0YK Original message From: Mike Fatchett Date: 4/11/22 15:42 (GMT-08:00) To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Shipping via UPS - A Lesson Learned the Hard Way They are franchise type stores and the rates

Re: [Elecraft] Shipping via UPS - A Lesson Learned the Hard Way

FWIW the UPS “insurance” should be taken with a grain of salt. I had my K3 repaired by Elecraft and it was damaged during shipping back. I tried to file a claim but since I “signed” for it and the box was not “damaged” in transit, they would not honor the claim! Then again it may never have

Re: [Elecraft] Shipping via UPS - A Lesson Learned the Hard Way

On Behalf Of eda...@aya.yale.edu Sent: Monday, April 11, 2022 6:30 PM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Shipping via UPS - A Lesson Learned the Hard Way I just shipped some of my Elecraft gear to someone who had purchased it from me. The agreement was that I would ship

Re: [Elecraft] Shipping via UPS - A Lesson Learned the Hard Way

On 2022-04-11 6:29 PM, eda...@aya.yale.edu wrote: > The UPS Store does not charge real UPS rates. They have UPS in their name. They use a logo indistinguishable from the UPS logo. Their counter clerks wear UPS Brown. There was a standar UPS truck parked in front of the shop. There was NOTHING

Re: [Elecraft] Shipping via UPS - A Lesson Learned the Hard Way

They are franchise type stores and the rates are ridiculous.  My son worked at one for about a year.   At least they gave you the honest answer and were able to handle at an actual UPS shipping location.  The shipping rates are higher too. W0MU On 4/11/2022 4:29 PM, eda...@aya.yale.edu

Re: [Elecraft] Shipping via UPS - A Lesson Learned the Hard Way

I just shipped some of my Elecraft gear to someone who had purchased it from me. The agreement was that I would ship it and they would bear the shipping expense. The buyer was OK with my using UPS. So I packed it up and took it to "The UPS Store." There are about 30 of them in the Denver