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<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Recently, I added UPS to shipping options for customers.\u00a0 Also recently, the Postal Service has increased rates – at least I am seeing that I am charged more for USPS Priority shipping (my traditional and preferred shipping method).<\/p>\n
I prefer USPS Priority for three main reasons: 1) we get a tracking number and the shipment is fast, 2) USPS provides FREE boxes, and 3) they will pick up at my house.\u00a0 What’s not to like?<\/p>\n
But UPS is cheaper – for me and for the customers – with a couple of asterisks:\u00a0 1) I have to take the package to the drop-off point (about 3 miles from my house, but still) and, 2) I cannot use the USPS free boxes and need to buy boxes.<\/p>\n
Boxes (from Uline) used to cost about 50 cents each in bulk.\u00a0 Now they are about $1.00 each.\u00a0 On top of that, Uline charges a LOT for shipping (but it is usually next-day arrival).<\/p>\n
What does this mean and why am I telling you?\u00a0 Because UPS is cheaper, more customers have been selecting UPS.\u00a0 I have been burning through my stockpile of shipping boxes.\u00a0 I have had to order more and that takes a big chunk of money.\u00a0 With the increase in box-cost, I have had to increase the price of UPS shipping.\u00a0 Choose whichever is best for you.<\/p>\n
A bit of good news – for now?\u00a0 As of yet, I have seen little impact from the tariff increases, but I do expect them.\u00a0 If and when I am bit by them, I will need to pass that on to you, too.\u00a0 For one example, BMK has told everyone that they will need to PRE-PAY tariffs charges when shipping to the US – and, of course – they will charge the vendor the required 15%.\u00a0 When that hits me, it will hit you, too.\u00a0 Good times.<\/p>\n
Ta-ta for now.\u00a0 See you on the flying field.<\/p>\n
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Recently, I added UPS to shipping options for customers.\u00a0 Also recently, the Postal Service has increased rates – at least I am seeing that I am charged more for USPS Priority shipping (my traditional and preferred shipping method). I prefer … Continue reading