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Rockrz wrote:They probably have a special commercial account with UPS where they were
given special pricing due to their high volume so FedEx won't get the account.

Pretty common...

I'm sure if you start shipping several thousand boxes per month,
they could set you up with a similar pricing plan

I am sure they can, but recently I shipped a 10# 1700 page report to someone using Fed Ex Next day delivery, and it cost me less than $30. Had I said, it contains a firearm, the cost would have doubled...that is the point, not the volume, but the dual tier pricing based on content. UPS and FEDEx are charging a "dangerous materials" charge to the non FFL, with a greatly reduced "dangerous materials" charge for an FFL.

carlson1 wrote:Something I do not understand is how Ruger, Wilson, and others can mail it directly back to us who are not FFL's and out of State. Anyone have an answer?

Speaking of this... i shipped a revolver to S&W a few weeks ago... $67 on my end for FedEx and insurance. S&W shipped it back UPS, with confirmed delivery for $14.

It is absolutely nuts how the cost for me to ship is 4-5 times what an FFL or gunsmith pays.