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worth · 07-20-2010, 10:39 AM

I ship a lot of stuff to the US and Overseas using a variety of carriers. UPS is by far the worst in my experience. The only reason I use them is some clients prefer using them. I would never willingly use them unless they were the only option.

FedEx is much, much better. Generally always on time for pickups and deliveries. Very helpful customer service.

FedEx did lose a package I sent to Baghdad, but they called me right away and said that they would refund the amount, something that is generally a hassle with UPS.

UPS = Use Purolator Stupid

Also, with Canada Post, I once shipped something to Iceland...It took 4 months to get there. They put it on a Ship in Halifax, which i've never heard of. Usually you can't ship ground with UPS/FedEx to overseas. You can only ship air unless you use UPS or Fedex Freight. So I just assumed Canada Post would air it to Iceland. Not so. Why it took 4 months, I have no idea. Sailing from Halifax to Iceland is only a week or two. So it must have got lost somewhere.

Purolator = Canada Post

07-20-2010, 10:39 AM	#9
worth Franchise Player Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Vancouver Exp:	I ship a lot of stuff to the US and Overseas using a variety of carriers. UPS is by far the worst in my experience. The only reason I use them is some clients prefer using them. I would never willingly use them unless they were the only option. FedEx is much, much better. Generally always on time for pickups and deliveries. Very helpful customer service. FedEx did lose a package I sent to Baghdad, but they called me right away and said that they would refund the amount, something that is generally a hassle with UPS. UPS = Use Purolator Stupid Also, with Canada Post, I once shipped something to Iceland...It took 4 months to get there. They put it on a Ship in Halifax, which i've never heard of. Usually you can't ship ground with UPS/FedEx to overseas. You can only ship air unless you use UPS or Fedex Freight. So I just assumed Canada Post would air it to Iceland. Not so. Why it took 4 months, I have no idea. Sailing from Halifax to Iceland is only a week or two. So it must have got lost somewhere. Purolator = Canada Post Last edited by worth; 07-20-2010 at 10:46 AM.