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Lobby Startup Stew topic #1204

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EVSun Apr-13-08 05:34 AM
 
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"Shipping Question"


          

Hello:
I was wondering how one goes about setting up an account with a shipping/delivery (i.e. FedEx, UPS, USPS, DHL, etc).

Also, does anyone have any recommendations on which company is easiest to work and the most economical? Need help setting one up.

Looking forward to your response.

Thanks,
EV

  

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PhanntomMon Apr-14-08 12:17 PM
 
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EV...
Setting up an account is easy though if your business doesn't have a credit history they may require a deposit of a months anticipated shipping charges. You'll have to determine if you want to pay for daily pickup...this is where they stop everyday regardless of whether or not you ship anything..it's a weekly charge. If you won't be shipping everyday you might want to just handle it from their website...when you have something to ship..they stop...if not...they just go past.

As far as costs go it will depend on how much you ship...you'll probably get stuck with their basic rate until you have a 6-month history to draw on. The difference between their basic rates is marginal...after you have a shipping history you can negotiate rates with any of them.
Good luck
Denny

Denny

  

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EVTue Apr-15-08 08:12 AM
 
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Thanks, Denny. I will check out the rates and then make the decision from there.

  

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