Shipping Costs - USPS or UPS - Size vs Weight

[auntiemamel]

I am shipping an architecture set. Although it is quite heavy, the box is about 12 by 15 inches. I know that UPS seems to be cheaper on an oversize box , but how about where the box isn't huge, just heavy. any ideas which shipper is cheaper?  Who appears to be cheaper on heavy items. Thanx for any info

[c666187]

Generally speaking, if the box weighs more than 3-4 pounds and is not too large it is cheaper to go with UPS. USPS Priority shipping is reasonable when the package is 4lbs or less.

[DoNotInsertIntoMouth]

I would choose fedex over both in a heart beat.

[exciter1]

I would choose fedex over both in a heart beat.

 

I agree, especially if you get any type of an EBay discount.  How do you get UPS as a shipping option for EBay shipping?  I signed up for UPS, but it's still not in my drop down list when I compare delivery services.

[Fcbarcelona101]

Fedex is the only way to go for large items.

[Diabolos80]

I ship all my large boxes under $100 via usps parcel. Over $100 I use fedex.

[Fcbarcelona101]

I ship all my large boxes under $100 via usps parcel. Over $100 I use fedex.

I have yet to send a package over 4 pounds that costs less by Parcel Post than Fedex. Maybe it has to do with my location, but I really have never used USPS parcel.

[Sauromosis]

What about a medium/large box (once used to ship a modular set) filled with 40 pounds of lego?

[Fcbarcelona101]

I've never had to ship anything that heavy lol. I have no clue

[auntiemamel]

Thanx for the answers. Exciter, I take my packages to the UPS store, which is in same center as the USPS.

[Diabolos80]

I have yet to send a package over 4 pounds that costs less by Parcel Post than Fedex. Maybe it has to do with my location, but I really have never used USPS parcel.

Maybe it's our different location. Also, my nearest fedex is a smartpost, and the nearest ups is a small strip-center shop. So maybe I pay a premium, too. But take for example the Technic Flatbed Truck. I've shipped 2, in the same size shipping box. Parcel to NE was $14.85. Fedex to SW was $21.

I don't think we'll ever deduce a shipping formula that's equal to everyone.

[Fcbarcelona101]

Maybe it's our different location. Also, my nearest fedex is a smartpost, and the nearest ups is a small strip-center shop. So maybe I pay a premium, too. But take for example the Technic Flatbed Truck. I've shipped 2, in the same size shipping box. Parcel to NE was $14.85. Fedex to SW was $21.

I don't think we'll ever deduce a shipping formula that's equal to everyone.

Yeah, I guess it all has to do with FL being the best state in the country and all that... lol

[Diabolos80]

FL has cheap shipping because everyone is in a hurry to leave. Texas FTW B)

[Fcbarcelona101]

FL has cheap shipping because everyone is in a hurry to leave. Texas FTW

Of all the states you could have named, Texas is probably the only one I can't object to!

[DoNotInsertIntoMouth]

USPS Parcel Post is worthless unless you are:

 

shipping across country

shipping something between 13 ounces and 2 lbs or so.

 

Otherwise, Fedex will get it there for $10 pretty much everytime. in 3-4 days.

 

Unless I am missing some part of it.

[Diabolos80]

I just shipped an Anakin and Sebulba's Podracers via Fedex ground. Weight was 3.92 lbs, from TX to CA, cost me 14.61. Whatever you're doing to ship for $10, keep it up I guess.

[ApesInCapes]

USPS priority mail flat rate boxes would be my choice for this function.  Not sure if they have boxes of that size offhand.

[Diabolos80]

No, unfortunately the large flat rate box is square. And it's $18 anyway.