Quote Originally Posted by NancyMan
I've received two shipments via FedEx. The first was a kilt and accesory. Total value- about $150. No taxes or duty. Dandy. Next shipment was an eton jacket worth about $50. Some days after delivery FedEx sent me an invoice for taxes paid on my behalf at the border. No duty, just about $4 in tax and then a WHOPPING BIG $15 brokerage fee. :-x No, I won't use FedEx any longer if I can help it.
I posted in the off topic section about my troubles with a "next day shipment" via DHL. I found out later that my address isn't covered by next day delivery, so I paid extra for next day and it took 6 days to get my item. I did not get a refund. The seller of the item (a handheld GPS unit from Washington State) did offer free shipping if I bought anything more from him. I've just written the whole thing off to "a learning experience. So, Fedfex is out and so is DHL. That leaves us with UPS or USPS. I'm with the others on the USPS. I'd always heard horror stories about lost mail and such, but I ordered something (can't remember exactly what?) but the USPS delivered it on a SUNDAY, yes, SUNDAY, because I ordered it shipped via express mail. I don't thank anyone else can beat that service.