Shipping FedEx
1- One keyboard, carton was 51’x20”x15”
2- 2-Weight 57lb
3-Going from West Palm Beach, Florida to California, ground.
4-Charge $59

I went back because we forgot to add the insurance. I added the max. which was only $500, I wanted $3,000. I thought should I chance it -- $500 for damages and I might have to accept the rest. The thought ended when I was told that the $500 was for damage and not for loss. There was no coverage for loss.

He then handed me a card – I was to call them to get the balance insured. The company was affiliated with FedEx. After making three calls to the company and getting their message machine I was angry. This was not the first time I shipped a keyboard with FedEx, all this was new.

I went back and asked to speak to the manger, nice man with very few answers. He said that I could get the keyboard covered if I sent it air for $189.54. I took the keyboard back and went to UPS, their price with all the coverage was $139.35. Five day delivery –I hope.

Is FedEx saying we do not want to ship large cartons? If I was given all the correct info $189 won’t work. The smaller box I shipped with FedEx weighed 9lbs and cost me $14.79 – and the supplied the carton and packed it.

Not a good experience, John C.

John - wow. It didn't seem to "used to be like this". I know insurance adds a big chunk. On my mandolin (different post), the parcel post rate w/$3600 (FL-CA) was $65 for 7-9 days (but it's late).

The same insurance w/Priority Mail (3-5 days) was $50 more. Now I'm wishing I had opted for the Priority ship... I could've tracked the package then.

I share your concerns....it's getting awfully expensive.

Randy