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    Duh What is your favorite shipping method?

    Greetings all!

    I am very close to launching my Canadian based web-site for dancer gear and clubwear.

    I know that most of you are from the US but your input is important to me anyways.

    For those of you who are interested in ordering on-line I would like to hear what method you prefer for shipping and why.

    I am swaying towards UPS for various reasons....
    but will consider other methods such as the Post, Fedex etc.

    I would love to hear your input!


    Thanks!
    Melody

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    if you're going to be shipping out of the country, i'd go with fed ex or ups.... both will be much faster than the postal service. if it's in country, either would work.

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    I LOVE UPS! By far the best shiiping method I have used in the US and for international shipping

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    Thank you Callista and Axiom!
    That info is very helpful.
    Most shipements will be right here in Canada but I am considering shipping out of the country too at some point (hopefully soon).
    Thanks again!

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    I have personally had good experience with the postal service for international packages - I'm sure Canada Post has something similar to Global Priority by US Mail. The prices for that are similar to UPS rates.

    IMO, FedEx is too expensive and no better than UPS.

    For US domestic shipments UPS is my favorite. Daily pickups, weekly account billing, decent rates, overall good service.

    HOWEVER, if you're shipping a lot of low-weight packages, US mail has great flat rates for small, light items and good service with online tracking, insurance and signature confirmation services available. Plus they offer package pickup now too. I would look into Canada Post if I were you, and see what they offer.

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    UPS - I've shipped around 150 times with them and have only had a problem once ( item damaged ). They me a check FAST to cover the damaged item.

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    UPS is great,never had a problem.Although the worst one,at least here,in DC,is USPS.Had many problems with them,always same type.They don't ring the bell,then never redeliver,then you have to call 10 different numbers to find out where the item is,but no one knows.It's very hard,when you have a busy schedule to sit by the window and see if the truck is outside and catch the delivery person.

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    UPS is my fav.
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    Default Re: What is your favorite shipping method?

    Thank you to all of you!
    That is very helpful!
    I personally have received items from UPS, FEDEX, SEDEX and Canada Post.
    They all have their good points and not so good points.

    I will likely go with UPS, however I like what Buxom Beauty said about the post.
    I will look into that.

    When Canada Post delivers your item, if you are not home you can go to the nearest Post Office and pick your item up (you must have ID for this). They will usually hold the item for about 30 days!
    This service can be great for those who cannot wait around for a parcel to arrive or for those who are on the road who won't be back for a few days or so.

    UPS will make 2 attempts (and sometimes more) to deliver your parcel in person with a knock on your door. If you are not home, they leave a sticky note to let you know they were by and they will try again the next day. They ask in the note if there is anywhere you would like them to leave the parcel if you are not home such as under the stairs or with a neighbour etc. and all you do is sign the sticky note to authorize that and leave it for them.

    UPS generally tends to be quicker than Canada Post consistently.

    Most of you have said your preference is UPS.
    I will likely go through them since I already accept most of my shipments from them and have an account with them.

    I may decide to go through UPS with an option to use Canada Post for smaller shipments as Buxom Beauty has suggested.

    Thank you all for your input! I love this community! It's a great place!

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