random_ryan
New member
i like fedex.
DHL nightmare!
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Kentanner11
New member
Pssh, EvilE I allways Use UPS, and love them. I actually have some uni-seals coming for my DIY skimmer, so I am probably going to regret saying this,lol, but I have NEVER had a problem with any shipper. I havent done alot of Reef related shipping yet, but have done some and havent had any issues. I also havent done any Livestock shipping.
I think it all depends on many things. Where its coming from, where its going (different shipping stations are better than others, even when in the same company)
I think we should do a poll on this! A I hate this shipping company poll and an I love this shipping company poll.
I think it all depends on many things. Where its coming from, where its going (different shipping stations are better than others, even when in the same company)
I think we should do a poll on this! A I hate this shipping company poll and an I love this shipping company poll.
OceanLyons
Active member
Ok, I agree that the livestock should be saved as much as possible. I didn't know what to do about the whole shipment fiasco. I have wasted a lot of time and energy on this whole thing. Not that I'm saying that trying to say that saving an animal's life is a waste of time. It's been everything else.
The joking about hazmat suits and what not was people trying to make light of what had been a very tense and stressful situation. I appreciate the comments. Thank you.
Bottom line is...
I will try to save anything I can. I'm picking up the order with the new FedEx order today.
Skip, if you have any suggestions on what can be done, please let me know. I will PM my phone number.
I'm thinking immediate water change, no time to wait for acclimation. QT, lugol's dip, good flow.
The joking about hazmat suits and what not was people trying to make light of what had been a very tense and stressful situation. I appreciate the comments. Thank you.
Bottom line is...
I will try to save anything I can. I'm picking up the order with the new FedEx order today.
Skip, if you have any suggestions on what can be done, please let me know. I will PM my phone number.
I'm thinking immediate water change, no time to wait for acclimation. QT, lugol's dip, good flow.
jenn_jeffery
In Memoriam
I have a 29 tank/stand/light if you need it for QT. Can bring it whenever.
OceanLyons
Active member
Awesome! I'll see what I'm working with. I'll give you a call.
jenn_jeffery
In Memoriam
Sounds good. Dave said we also have an extra powerhead and a AquaClear 70(300) filter I can bring to run carbon with.
OceanLyons
Active member
I have the DHL order. It stinks horrifically, even before I opened the box. Looks like everything is a complete loss.
sir_dudeguy
Active member
So everything is dead i take it?
EvilE
New member
I have had UPS break things---for me and my wife (she sells Gold Canyon candles) and they have lost packages before--to me, out of all the shippers I have used, they are the worst. They seem to take longer to get your stuff to you too. It's just a matter of experience and opinion I guess, just like anything else. It's comparing apples to oranges.....
random_ryan
New member
I am sorry to hear darleen. well it was worth a try. hope the nest shippment is better
OceanLyons
Active member
FedEx shipment came in just as expected. No losses. Beautiful pieces. I really like my ducans. They're gorgeous!
DHL will never ever have my business. I'll pay more for shipping, if necessary.
DHL will never ever have my business. I'll pay more for shipping, if necessary.
NaClH20NMYVEIN
Red Dragons!
I concur, we need pictures! Only of the second shipment though.
918ReefCpl
Member
It seems like everyone has a (+) and a (-) story to tell about shipping....for the most part we've had good luck with USPS, UPS and Fed Ex....DHL cant really comment on as we havent used them much....Recently had an order shipped via UPS (paid June 26th) and it arrived July 9th after UPS lost it somewhere between Georgia and Arizona (still no explanation why) but we're thankfull it was only drygoods and not livestock...FedEx just failed on us for the 1st time with a skimmer that was ordered from N Carolina and the package arrived with the box top crushed down like an accordion (needless to say the skimmer was cracked in two places, the prefilterbox in 3 places and the skimmate container had a chunk broken off). But the seller (RC Member) is doing right by us and issuing a refund plus FedEx just picked up their crushed box today to return to the seller for a damage claim (pics taken b4 they picked it up)..just our $.02 worth...
organism
code monkey
I'm very glad to hear that everything got there ok this time arounds, if anyone has any issues with corals that arrived please feel free to keep me posted, since they may have gotten thrown by fedex a bit.
This thread has gotten very interesting, and I've had a lot of fun reading through everyone's previous shipping company issues. I think the thing to remember is that every shipping company is awful, they all have their issues, and it's not so much comparing apples to oranges as much as rotten apples to mushy oranges that smell bad. I'd rather have neither, but if I had to pick one, I'd know that it would probably taste bad.
Due to the issues with this order, and THREE (!) other very large orders this week alone, I've decided to see what fedex can offer me for rates to see if I can switch over. It's been a long time since I've shipped with fedex, and I've since very nicely upgraded my shipping methods to the point that they should do fine. Either way, shipping through fedex will always be an option on any orders from here on out with no price difference at all. I think that I've had it with DHL at this point as well.
Thanks very much to all of you for your patience, I know that it's been a very long few days for all of us, and please feel free to contact me with any questions, thanks again!
This thread has gotten very interesting, and I've had a lot of fun reading through everyone's previous shipping company issues. I think the thing to remember is that every shipping company is awful, they all have their issues, and it's not so much comparing apples to oranges as much as rotten apples to mushy oranges that smell bad. I'd rather have neither, but if I had to pick one, I'd know that it would probably taste bad.
Due to the issues with this order, and THREE (!) other very large orders this week alone, I've decided to see what fedex can offer me for rates to see if I can switch over. It's been a long time since I've shipped with fedex, and I've since very nicely upgraded my shipping methods to the point that they should do fine. Either way, shipping through fedex will always be an option on any orders from here on out with no price difference at all. I think that I've had it with DHL at this point as well.
Thanks very much to all of you for your patience, I know that it's been a very long few days for all of us, and please feel free to contact me with any questions, thanks again!
