It's kind of the nature of the hobby, isn't it? cost, cost, cost, I'm on a budget and some of the gouging that goes on in shipping parts is ridiculous!
Bill Bradley http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/chevellerestoration/ 67 Chevelle Malibu 305/700R4 http://www.cardomain.com/ride/1649723 71 Triumph Spitfire http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2506950 82 Kawasaki KZ305CSR ---- John Nasta <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: I have not checked into the pickup situation either. Priority Mail is pretty convenient for small stuff, especially with the new flat rate boxes. Like you said, anything you can fit into that box goes for that rate (presumably, and as long as it's legal). For bigger items though I find that FedEx Ground has better rates than UPS, but I don't have a UPS account or any discount with them, so I guess I get the tourist rate with them. I have a package place about a block and a half away that I just drop stuff off at. I put my own label on it and FedEx picks it up there. Don't forget about the new USPS 13-ounce rule (any package over 13 ounces has to be taken to the customer counter at the post office). I don't know how it affects pickups. I wonder if that's nationwide or just here because we have public street mailboxes for outgoing mail... Quoting Dave Corgill <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>: > Yep, I use USPS, print my labels & they pick it up. I can ship up to 70 > lbs that will fit in their priority mail box for $8.95. --
