Shipping question

[Dan in MI]

I heard a rumor that FED Ex and UPS have raised shipping rates for handguns. Since I only use USPS I have no idea. Fact or fiction?

 

[pruger45]

Wouldn't surprise me!

 

[Fox Mike]

Just a thought, try calling them and ask. :wink:

 

[Kevin]

I mailed a revolver back in January, UPS, it was $98. So yeah, their prices have gone up. Crazy.

 

[GP100]

I mailed a revolver back in January, UPS, it was $98. So yeah, their prices have gone up. Crazy.

Any excuse they can use to screw the customer. One way or the other.

 

[BlkHawk73]

I use UPS almost daily at work and it seems they've gone up a little on regular ground so not surprising next day has as well.

 

[AJGUNNER]

I mailed a revolver back in January, UPS, it was $98. So yeah, their prices have gone up. Crazy.

Just wondering why you would spend that kind of money when most FFL's will handle it for you, and utilizing a flat rate box, charge you far less??? My guy charges me actual cost, plus $20 for his part---a bargain compared to $98.

 

[Dan in MI]

Just a thought, try calling them and ask. :wink:

Mostly because every time I have called, or tried to even set up an account, I have received bad info. Short version - I let the UPS hub (not a UPS store) set up my shipment to the UK on the buyers account. I received a $450 bill two days later that took weeks to clean up.
Plus guys here use them so I'm sure if there was a new rate it would be known.

I mailed a revolver back in January, UPS, it was $98. So yeah, their prices have gone up. Crazy.

Just wondering why you would spend that kind of money when most FFL's will handle it for you, and utilizing a flat rate box, charge you far less??? My guy charges me actual cost, plus $20 for his part---a bargain compared to $98.

Because, surprisingly enough, a lot of FFL's are either unaware or unwilling to use USPS. The lie that handguns MUST go overnight is so rampant that many think it is fact.

 

[Cholo]

^ That's a fact! I had a Forum member with an FFL ship me a Ruger Bisley via USPS to a new transfer place. They went off on me and said that was breaking federal law. I tried to explain it to them, but they were having none of it. A year later I saw them at a gun show and they still said it was illegal :roll:

 

[jimbo1096]

+1 on what AJGUNNER said.
I pay mine 25 bucks and he handles all of the packaging, shipping, and I have no worries or issues.

 

[RoninPA]

I've been shipping handguns USPS for more than 25 years, and I have NEVER had one go missing for any reason. (knock on wood ) The BATFE even tells FFL's that it is legal for them to ship handgun via USPS in their FAQs.

 

[hittman]

You know the postal service "if it fits it ships" slogan and advertising?

My FFL has me get him a flat rate box ...... I package the handgun but DO NOT seal it shut until he personally verifies the content, serial number, FFL copy, etc.

Yeah......usually costs me $20, maybe $25, to get a handgun shipped to the lower 48.