Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2008/05/25

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Subject: [Leica] IMG: what's wrong with this world
From: pjleeson at mchsi.com (Philip Leeson)
Date: Sun May 25 08:41:21 2008
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And just compare prices on overseas shipping!
FedEx and UPS are frightening for a 10 lb package.
I see less difference in the US

Phil

On May 25, 2008, at 9:49 AM, Lottermoser George wrote:

> While this 13 oz rule seems ridiculous. I agree with Gene. In most  
> other regards the Post Office seems a great value to me. DHL has  
> proved to be a nightmare each of the few times they've been involved  
> in my shipping or receiving. UPS seems to have their act together;  
> yet always end up significantly more expensive. FedEx has proved  
> useful; yet very pricey compared to the PO. When serious tracking is  
> required I use UPS and FedEx (although PO's certified mail has been  
> flawless). It's nice to have options. I'll continue to choose the PO  
> for most of my shipping.
>
> Fond regards,
> George
> george@imagist.com
> www.imagist.com
> http://www.imagist.com/blog
> Picture A Week - www.imagist.com/paw_07
>
>
>
> On May 25, 2008, at 7:22 AM, grduprey@mchsi.com wrote:
>
>> I have had just the opposite experiences.  All three of those  
>> mentioned by you have screwed up packages for me several times,  
>> where as I have had only one slow package from the post office.   
>> DHL has been the worst, followed by UPS and then FedEx.
>
>
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