Sending a rod back???

[MMan16]

I'm trying to send a rod back to the manufacturer to have a small problem fixed. So today I went to the USPO and they said it would be 93 bucks. The tube the rod is in is 96in the lady there said to try Fedex but how much cheaper could they be? The reason i'm posting is to see if anyone else has ran into this problem and what solutions if any they found? I'm going to try Fedex but before i drive around with a 96in tube hanging out the window of my F-350 I want to make sure its gonna be cheaper. Thanks for any help

[deaknh03]

I have sent and received rods by usps and other carriers and it's usually sround $15-20. I can't think of why she would have told you $93, unless the tube was filled with concrete.

[Jigfishn10]

Maybe this will help to verify the shipping charges:

http://www.usps.com/tools/calculatepostage/welcome.htm

I sent a rod back a while ago and I can't remeber how much it was, but I think deakNH03 is close.

I believe UPS & FedEX have the same type of shipping calculator.

[OHIO]

I sent a Veritas back and it cost me $26 with FedEx.

[crankbait2009]

i recently shipped a 7' rod via ups a couple states away for $7.  couldnt beat that.

ohio - maryland

[BassThumb]

The prices I've been charged by UPS and FedEx to ship in the US have ranged from $18-29.

How heavy is your package? $90some bucks is a joke.

[JigMe]

90 dollars? Where are u sending it to? China? I usually pay 20 bucks to ship my rods, and I use UPS.

[MMan16]

I'm sending it to CA so it is across the country but I still think it was ridiculous. Its a 7'6" rod the tube measures 96in and I was putting insurance on it. The lady said I was getting charged an over sized package rate on top of all the other charges. Its definitely the biggest thing I have ever sent away but it seems ludicrous to send a rod away for just shy of half the value of the rod.

[Ferstler Slim]

So, wouldnt length be 7'6" = 90"

width = lets say 5" x2 = 10"

Height = lets say 5" x2 = 10"

90+10+10

Total 110" ?

I'm not arguing just wondering how they do their math?

Dave

UPS goes by L + (wx2) + (hx2).

"A Large Package Surcharge may apply to domestic and international shipments. A package is considered a "Large Package" when its length plus girth [(2 x width) + (2 x height)] combined exceeds 130 inches, but does not exceed the maximum UPS size of 165 inches.

Large Packages are subject to a minimum billable weight of 90 pounds. An Additional Handling charge will not be assessed when a Large Package Surcharge is applied."

Might as well be cement in there.

So yes across the country could be $90.

....Bill

[KYntucky Warmouth]

I tried to ship a 7'6" rod tube via USPS and the charge was $85.  Took it home and cut off 2" and mailed it for $21.

[smbrule]

Surcharges for some postal zones can increase rod shipment costs by~50%.

From Iowa I shipped two rods via the USPS on the same day. One to CA and one to MI. Costs was ten dollars more to ship to MI. Go figure?? Both went to a residential address.

[Alpster]

I build custom rods and ship them all over the country. Never use the Post Office. Best bet is UPS. Also you must get the length under 8' and the diameter of the tube 3" or less to avoid rediculous oversize charges. It cost me $60 to ship a rod to fourbizz in CA from NJ because the rod was over 8'. The rod I shipped to SFC AL was only $26. It was only 7' and I got it into a 2" tube. Shipping a rod is expensive, If a rod is not worth a lot of money, you can't afford to ship them. Tip, get a local rod builder to repair your rod, it might cost less than shipping.

Ronnie

[FishinTN]

I use usps all the time. I usually get hit with that large package surcharge(just recently). It costs me 22.0-28.00 depending in insurance.

[Ineedanewscreenname20170204]

Just shipped rods three separate times within the last week - all through UPS and right at $21.  USPS gets you a few different ways shipping rods.  UPS and Fedex are better but get the length as short as possible and the diameter as small as possible.  And add packing material so the rods can't shift around because they toss these things like bails of hay.  Secure multiple rods butt to tip to protect fragile tips.

[BassThumb]

The prices I've been charged by UPS and FedEx to ship in the US have ranged from $18-29.

How heavy is your package? $90some bucks is a joke.

This $29 package I sent was sold to a BR member in the South. It was actually some jerry rigged deal where I had to connect two tubes together with heavy staples and duct tape because I didn't have a tube that would fit a 7' 11" flippin stick. The UPS rep said I was still under the length limit by a few inches. This was about this time last winter.  Maybe some things have changed, but it was $29, and I thought that was even a little steep.

[dave]

i recently shipped a 7' rod via ups a couple states away for $7. couldnt beat that.

ohio - maryland

Someone at UPS screwed up in your favor. Probably used weight and not dimension.

[MMan16]

I recently e-mailed the rod company and they said they would send me the guides free of charge. The problem I now face is were to have them fixed i don't really know anyone near me that is good with fixing rods. They said they would locate a person nearby if possible.  I guess we will wait and see what happens. Was hoping  the rod company would work with me a little more than they are. The rod is only a season old and wasn't cheap by any means.