Posted by Ndwa on 1/12/07 1:16am
Msg #170469

FedEx laser label

I have long been using UPS supplied printer label, but just found that FedEx also have it too. Got my envelopes last Friday and they delivered the labels on Saturday. No more peeling sticky pouch and printing label off my paper. The label is located in the FedEx Ship Manager. You need to have an account to get it, I think.

Reply by Susan Fischer on 1/12/07 2:23am
Msg #170470

Good news, Andy, thanks. Cheers! n/m

Reply by Jersey_Boy on 1/12/07 8:23am
Msg #170483

Thanks! Just ordered mine!

Save a buck anywhere you can!!

Reply by Julie/MI on 1/12/07 8:24am
Msg #170484

Forgive my ignorance

but what exactly are these?

My name and account number will NOT appear on this type of airbill correct?

Reply by BrendaTx on 1/12/07 8:56am
Msg #170492

Re: Forgive my ignorance - Julie

You’ll want to keep using your handwritten airbill so you aren't required to put your account info on it.

However, the facts are that the online Fedex accounts are charged substantial dollars LESS per shipment to users who will use their online technology. In fact, so much that I am surprised companies don’t insist on it. Compare the cost difference: An overnight letter with handwritten airbill = $22.75. Letter with online label generated= $11-$15.00.

I never have had one single problem using my online account as far as getting bills for things I should not have.

Reply by PAW on 1/12/07 9:13am
Msg #170495

Re: Forgive my ignorance -

>>> You’ll want to keep using your handwritten airbill so you aren't required to put your account info on it. <<<

Why? I've been doing computer generated labels with FedEx (and UPS) for well over 10 years and never have had a billing problem. Obviously, my account number is in their system and my address appears on the airbills. As long as "Bill Recipient" or "Bill 3rd Party" is selected during bill preparation AND the account number to be billed is entered correctly, there should be no problem. At least for me.

Reply by BrendaTx on 1/12/07 9:24am
Msg #170498

Re: Forgive my ignorance -

"Why?" is because Julie seems very concerned about it.

If you read my post you know I don't have problems with it either...but we are in the minority.

Reply by BrendaTx on 1/12/07 9:25am
Msg #170499

Re: Forgive my ignorance - * for well over 10 years *

It's hard to believe it has been that long but my first was in 1996. I remember it well and thought it was the greatest thing since sliced English peas.

Reply by Signing_Doc on 1/12/07 9:39am
Msg #170507

"the greatest thing since sliced English peas." Sorry, can't

help it......"I eat my peas with honey...I've done it all my life.....

I Know It may sound funny



But it keeps them on the knife"

"All right people, move on...nothing to see here"

Reply by John_NorCal on 1/12/07 8:56am
Msg #170491

But how does that work when you are billing the shipment to the recipient?

Reply by BrendaTx on 1/12/07 9:01am
Msg #170494

Re: FedEx laser label - John

If you have their account number, it's easy to bill recipient. You check "Bill recipient" online and then you enter their account number. You can also enter third party account numbers.

Reply by TRG_wy on 1/12/07 10:31am
Msg #170520

I too have been using FedEx ship manager for years. I maintain my shipping database/address in my account and just click and am printing labels. I actually print two. One on FedEx label and one on plane paper for my records.

Sometime the online store (everything is free BTW) isn't working but if you call the 1-800 # and select supplies you can get your order processed. Just remember to have to product item # handy.