No more SGC subs....

[bobbyw8469]

SGC said I can no longer use USPS to ship back the cards....and guys, I REFUSE to use FedEx....I have heard too many horror stories about how they treat collectibles and all the porch pirates stealing their packages. I refuse. So this most recent sub will be the last one for them.

[raulus]

Interesting that you’ve had problems with the pirates. Usually my shipments coming from the grading shop requires an adult signature. But maybe that’s only a feature on some shipments. And maybe not on SGC’s shipments?

Obviously if the shipper doesn’t handle your package well, then no amount of signature required will make up for that feature.

[Peter_Spaeth]

Originally Posted by raulus

Interesting that you’ve had problems with the pirates. Usually my shipments coming from the grading shop requires an adult signature. But maybe that’s only a feature on some shipments. And maybe not on SGC’s shipments?

Obviously if the shipper doesn’t handle your package well, then no amount of signature required will make up for that feature.

I would bet anything SGC requires a signature or they would upon request.

[bobbyw8469]

Originally Posted by Peter_Spaeth

I would bet anything SGC requires a signature or they would upon request.

I'm never home when those guys deliver. And it is a major inconveince for me to go to their office to pick up packages. With USPS, it is sooooo easy. I go to the PO Box during lunch.

[Peter_Spaeth]

Originally Posted by bobbyw8469

I'm never home when those guys deliver. And it is a major inconveince for me to go to their office to pick up packages. With USPS, it is sooooo easy. I go to the PO Box during lunch.

Well that's a different reason than the one you gave.

[Lorewalker]

Originally Posted by Peter_Spaeth

Well that's a different reason than the one you gave.

LOL! Well Robert loves the dramatic posts. We gotta give him that, no? He could use Fed Ex and do a Hold For Pick Up at any local Fed Ex office and have it require a signature to boot.

[Baseball Rarities]

Originally Posted by bobbyw8469

I'm never home when those guys deliver. And it is a major inconveince for me to go to their office to pick up packages. With USPS, it is sooooo easy. I go to the PO Box during lunch.

Can your local Post Office accommodate FedEx and UPS shipments? Maybe my local Post Office is unique, but I have a PO Box which is also tied to a physical street address for situations like this.

[toledo_mudhen]

Originally Posted by bobbyw8469

SGC said I can no longer use USPS to ship back the cards....and guys, I REFUSE to use FedEx....I have heard too many horror stories about how they treat collectibles and all the porch pirates stealing their packages. I refuse. So this most recent sub will be the last one for them.

Subs are a pain in the ass just to start with - The Grading Company adding additional hoops to jump through on the return = NFL (Not For Long)

Dont blame ya at all -

[todeen]

I think since Bobby takes on a buttload of inconvenience to run these group subs that is okay for him to cut out the shipping companies that irk him.

I also support USPS. Before I moved, my local FedEx hub was 90 minutes away. I hated using FedEx.

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[notfast]

Fed ex sucks but their hold at location program isn’t bad. You can have it held at a Walgreens which is open early/late for no cost.

[cubman1941]

Originally Posted by todeen

I think since Bobby takes on a buttload of inconvenience to run these group subs that is okay for him to cut out the shipping companies that irk him.

I also support USPS. Before I moved, my local FedEx hub was 90 minutes away. I hated using FedEx.

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I completely agree. I appreciate all the group subs he has done for us and, if it is inconvenient for him, he has my support.

[drmondobueno]

Living in a small podunk town with all three delivery services, the one common theme here is bad weather, not porch pirates, traffic and burned out staff. In a place where there is zero shopping, everything from pet supplies to clothes to...yup, baseball cards, are moved by shipping orgs. Best service: USPS, where the only local shipper is the P O. The other players are a pain and not helpful, so we use a drop n ship store. Never had a problem at all, so my opinion does not apply to the City.

More power to you, Bobby.

And, of course, most say PSA commands top dollar...

[nebboy]

USPS will is implementing a you must have insurance on your package program stating next week.

[bobbyw8469]

I'm sorry for the rant guys....where I come from, the customer is always right....well...not always....but if you have a guy whose only stipulation is that his packages get sent back USPS, why on earth would you not try to accomodate him??????? Seems like a no brainer to me.....especially when our group is spending thousands of dollars per pop.

[Michael B]

Originally Posted by nebboy

USPS will is implementing a you must have insurance on your package program stating next week.

Here is the information on the new pricing:

WASHINGTON−Changes are coming to your mail in July, as new U.S. Postal Service pricing takes effect early in the month.
Costs will go up by 5 cents to mail a first-class, international letter and by 3 cents on multiple items, as USPS tries to offset inflation and bring in "much needed revenue," according to the agency.
This month will mark the fourth price increase in two years on Forever Stamps, which have increased from 55 cents in 2021 to 66 cents on July 9.
Other costs could also go down with the new USPS Ground Advantage plan.
All the changes will begin Sunday, July 9. Here's what you need to know:
USPS costs going up on stamps, letters, postcards
• Forever Stamps will increase from 63 cents to 66 cents
• A 1-ounce letter will increase from 63 cents to 66 cents
• A 1-ounce metered letter will increase from 60 cents to 63 cents
• Domestic postcards will increase from 48 cents to 51 cents
• A 1-ounce letter mailed to another country will increase from $1.45 to $1.50
• Postcards mailed to another country will increase from $1.45 to $1.50
USPS costs going down with Ground Advantage program
The Postal Service's new Ground Advantage plan starts Sunday, July 9 and will replace previous plans, such as Ground Returns, Retail Ground, First-Class Package, Parcel Select Ground and First Class Package Return. Here's what the changes mean for you:
• Free package pickup service at homes or offices
• Tracking is included
• $100 insurance included, with $5,000 more available to purchase
• Packages ship in 2 to 5 business days
• More than 3% cheaper for retail customers and about 1% cheaper on commercial prices


Our prices to mail are still less expensive than most other countries. My wife and I were in Vienna last week. Österreiche Post (Austrian postal service) charged €7.90 for 4 postcard stamps. At the current wholesale conversion rate of €1 = $1.09 it cost $2.15 to mail a postcard.