Posted by Ever/CA on 5/2/07 3:12am
Msg #188388

Maximum Weight when shipping online (Fedex)

Hi. So, I'm done with my signing. There were two loans. The package that goes to the lender is about 1.5 lbs. However, the Fedex shipping system would not let me enter anything more than 1 lb. so it seems.

Should I split it into two packages? Or should I just enter 1 lb. Or should I select another package type (not envelope)?

Thanks,
Ever

Reply by Ndwa on 5/2/07 4:50am
Msg #188389

Select the "pak" instead of "envelope". Never split and ship docs in two packages.

Reply by PAW on 5/2/07 5:19am
Msg #188390

When entering the airbill information, if ENVELOPE is selected, weight is NOT required. The max weight allowed (per FedEx) in the envelope is 8 ounces. (Says so, right on the envelope.) If the weight exceeds 8 oz. the next higher rate is used. UPS does not have a weight limit on their envelopes. If it fits, it ships at the envelope rate.

For larger document packages, I use the PAK. Those you have to enter weight. FedEx will charge the same anyway so it doesn't make much difference. Might as well use the better packaging.

Reply by Bob_Chicago on 5/2/07 8:35am
Msg #188399

I have heard that many high volume shippers, such......

as TC and lenders have a special deal with fedex , so that
they pay the same for a envelope, (especially the legal size)
no matter what the weight.
I have gotten double pkgs with a return legal evenvelope
stuffed inside, shipped to me a legal envelopes.
I usually add a few strips of tape to the return envelope.
Some cos insist on you using the legal envelopes to return pkgs
and will "gig" you if you use a pak . I assume that this means they get
a better rate for the envelope.
One big TC that I work for has switched to DHL (I think that it
stands for "Delivery Happens Late" For all of their shipments
Limited # of drop boxes and locatiions compared to FEDEX and UPS
and can not ship out on Sat. Late Friday signings will
now be sent on Monday. I imaginge that DHL sold someone in
exec office a bill of goods to save a few bucks. Curious how long
it wil be until they switch back.

Reply by MistarellaFL on 5/2/07 8:48am
Msg #188401

DHL

Thanks for the DHL update. I just dealt with an issue about a package being sent on Friday, got a frantic phone call on Monday, "where's the package?"
DHL will never be truly in competition with the other couriers as long as they keep providing such second class service.