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#12594187 - 01/24/18 06:36 PM
UPS or USPS for shipping rods?
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Angler
Registered: 02/05/09
Posts: 335
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I've shipped and received rods with both. Which do you prefer to get the rod there in 1 piece? And what about the rates? Does one have better than the other? Thanks in advance 
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#12594191 - 01/24/18 06:37 PM
Re: UPS or USPS for shipping rods?
[Re: lizardfliper]
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They are both capable of doing great or destroying a shipment. Best of luck!
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#12594235 - 01/24/18 06:59 PM
Re: UPS or USPS for shipping rods?
[Re: lizardfliper]
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TFF Team Angler
Registered: 05/27/12
Posts: 4311
Loc: San Antonio, Texas
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I have shipped over 20 rods via USPS. It's the only way to go.
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#12594283 - 01/24/18 07:34 PM
Re: UPS or USPS for shipping rods?
[Re: SteezMacQueen]
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TFF Team Angler
Registered: 05/13/08
Posts: 4984
Loc: Magnolia, Texas
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[quote=SteezMacQueen]They are both capable of doing great or destroying a shipment. Best of luck! [/quote
Absolute truth.
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#12594622 - 01/24/18 10:49 PM
Re: UPS or USPS for shipping rods?
[Re: TexasPescado]
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Angler
Registered: 02/05/09
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Pack it correctly (wrapped in packing paper and stuffed in a pvc pipe) and you'll be fine with any carrier. Most damage occurs by improper packaging....kinda like this attempt by Amazon to pack and ship a rod and reel combo......  OUCH!! I had a rod come from tacklwarehouse one time and the rod tube was broke in half!! rod was fine though, go figure!
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#12594631 - 01/24/18 11:06 PM
Re: UPS or USPS for shipping rods?
[Re: lizardfliper]
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Angler
Registered: 01/04/11
Posts: 346
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pvc tube, only way to guarantee it, no matter the carrier.
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#12594688 - 01/25/18 06:14 AM
Re: UPS or USPS for shipping rods?
[Re: bigbass94]
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TFF Team Angler
Registered: 05/14/14
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Loc: texas
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I have shipped over 20 rods via USPS. It's the only way to go. I ship all kinds of stuff ( I'm a ebay seller ) and USPS is by far the safest, cheapest and fastest. Never had one problem. Just pack it right and you're good to go.
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#12594742 - 01/25/18 07:21 AM
Re: UPS or USPS for shipping rods?
[Re: lizardfliper]
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Registered: 01/30/15
Posts: 812
Loc: Bossier City, LA
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Always use PVC pipe!! And wrap in bubble wrap or use foam pieces especially on the ends and something in the middle to prevent rod slap.
I haven't mailed too many rods but have received numerous ones from all over and I would think USPS is "better" and from the labels I see on the tubes they appear to be cheaper than UPS/FedEx. With the new tendency for rods over 8' I'm sure its going to be a good bit more expensive than normal.
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#12594953 - 01/25/18 09:34 AM
Re: UPS or USPS for shipping rods?
[Re: lizardfliper]
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TFF Team Angler
Registered: 05/18/05
Posts: 4302
Loc: Pflugerville, TX
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Fedex, neither of those two care about packages
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#12595031 - 01/25/18 10:27 AM
Re: UPS or USPS for shipping rods?
[Re: ChampionDon (SkeeterDon)]
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TFF Team Angler
Registered: 05/27/12
Posts: 4311
Loc: San Antonio, Texas
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Fedex, neither of those two care about packages Normally I would disagree with this statement, but I just received a brand new G. Loomis IMX Pro crankbait rod broken in half via USPS. I've shipped and received numerous rods with USPS and never had a problem. Needless to say, I'm on the fence about USPS.
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#12595043 - 01/25/18 10:32 AM
Re: UPS or USPS for shipping rods?
[Re: lizardfliper]
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Registered: 12/18/17
Posts: 61
Loc: Missouri
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FedEx on for me. I've had UPS and USPS lose stuff in the past.
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#12595061 - 01/25/18 10:49 AM
Re: UPS or USPS for shipping rods?
[Re: lizardfliper]
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Pro Angler
Registered: 06/22/08
Posts: 814
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I just shipped 2 rods with FEDEX. They were cheaper than UPS. I did learn this... Ship a 95" tube and it's $27 (to the destination of my buyer) Ship a 96" tube... it's $150.  I went back home and cut the tube down.
Edited by shotgunwilly (01/25/18 10:50 AM)
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#12595330 - 01/25/18 01:29 PM
Re: UPS or USPS for shipping rods?
[Re: lizardfliper]
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Angler
Registered: 10/11/11
Posts: 342
Loc: Dallas, TX
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This all sure makes you appreciate free shipping, doesn't it!!!
I have used FedEx without problem the last few times and they were cheaper than the UPS store just down the street - comparison shopping...
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