I keep getting FedEx One Rate as my cheapest options for shipments that can't be sent by it.
As of a few days ago, I've started getting FedEx One Rate options for shipments that I'm sure are not valid for what I am sending. I believe that FedEx One Rate shipments are only for items that are in FedEx One Rate packaging. I'm sending things that would not ever fit into any FedEx packaging, but am being presented with these options. For instance, I just entered in a shipment that is 97 inches long. First option and cheapest presented is FedEx One Rate. I'm sure if I actually chose that and sent this 97 inch long package through the FedEx system with it, I would get a quite large chargeback from FedEx. It seems that Amazon should only be presenting these options for shipments that could conceivably actually work with FedEx One Rate. Is there any way to disable FedEx One Rate through the Amazon interface and Veeqo? It's just annoying to have to change it from FedEx One Rate on most shipments.
I keep getting FedEx One Rate as my cheapest options for shipments that can't be sent by it.
As of a few days ago, I've started getting FedEx One Rate options for shipments that I'm sure are not valid for what I am sending. I believe that FedEx One Rate shipments are only for items that are in FedEx One Rate packaging. I'm sending things that would not ever fit into any FedEx packaging, but am being presented with these options. For instance, I just entered in a shipment that is 97 inches long. First option and cheapest presented is FedEx One Rate. I'm sure if I actually chose that and sent this 97 inch long package through the FedEx system with it, I would get a quite large chargeback from FedEx. It seems that Amazon should only be presenting these options for shipments that could conceivably actually work with FedEx One Rate. Is there any way to disable FedEx One Rate through the Amazon interface and Veeqo? It's just annoying to have to change it from FedEx One Rate on most shipments.
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KJ_Amazon
Hello @Seller_DdmPiA1p1S2Wu. Thanks for checking in about your experience with FedEx One Rate shipments. I am reviewing some recent seller posts about this shipping service and came across this thread.
Is this still something you are seeing in your Buy Shipping available options, or was it a temporary issue?
KJ_Amazon
Seller_DdmPiA1p1S2Wu
Hello @KJ_Amazon. This is still something I'm seeing. See attached image showing a package with a length of 97 inches long and the least expensive service that comes up is "FedEx Express Saver One Rate". From the FedEx One Rate boxes I see, the longest one they have is 38 inches, a far cry from the 97 inches of this shipment.
Seller_dDZbHN4FcE6oc
FedEx updated One Rate for you to use your own packaging. They have tiers of cubic sizes, and as long as your package fits within these dimensions, it will be considered "One Rate".
For example if your package is 300 cubic inches or less with a 3 inch threshold, it would fall under the FedEx Envelope One Rate tier.
650 cubic inches with a 5 inch threshold is the pak tier.
420 cubic inches with NO one size threshold is the S1 and S2 tier.
650 with NO one size threshold is M1 and M2
1,100 is L1 and L2
2,200 is X1 and X2
Hope this helps.
Seller_DdmPiA1p1S2Wu
Thank you for the info. I'll have to check into this when I get a chance. I was just assuming that the items I send which are often over 8 feet in length wouldn't qualify since normally if you go over 8 feet with UPS or FedEx they charge you a large surcharge and bill the shipment at a minimum of 90 lbs. If this is accurate and I can ship these long items without paying these large surcharges, that will be great. I'm just a bit apprehensive, though, as I need to make sure I don't ship a bunch with it and then get back-billed in a month or two for tens of thousands of dollars.
KJ_Amazon
Thanks for that update and screenshot @Seller_DdmPiA1p1S2Wu. I shared that with our partner team that manages shipping carriers, and I will follow up when I receive an update.
Seller_DdmPiA1p1S2Wu
Thank you. @Seller_dDZbHN4FcE6ocseems to be indicating that the length of the item doesn't matter as long as it falls within the cubic inches, so if that is true, then there isn't an issue with the rates Amazon is displaying after all. I just find it surprising if I can send items that are 97 inches long at the flat rate. I will check into this when I find time to verify. Thanks.
Seller_dDZbHN4FcE6oc
I just read the FedEx website and they specifically say there are no other surcharges associated with One Rate other than anything you may need extra such as insurance or signature.
They also don't really clarify you can use your own box, but our FedEx rep gave us all this info last week. I would suggest you call your rep just to confirm your account is setup for this (which it sounds like it is, as you're seeing these rates).
Seller_DdmPiA1p1S2Wu
OK, thank you. I will try to reach out to my account rep to verify, and hopefully I can get them to give it to me in writing just in case.
KJ_Amazon
Thank you for that information @Seller_dDZbHN4FcE6oc. I confirmed that FedEx recently enabled One Rate pricing for additional packaging sizes beyond FeEx-provided options, but I am still sharing this and related information with our partner team to confirm that Buy shipping is working as expected.
KJ_Amazon
There have been some recent changes for that service, which were covered in the below news post:
Update to FedEx shipping methods on Amazon Buy Shipping
"While FedEx One Rate has already been available on Amazon Buy Shipping, it's more accessible now. As long as your package dimensions are within the One Rate package type range, One Rate shipping options will be available to you for predictable shipping costs that don't require calculating."
Seller_DdmPiA1p1S2Wu
Thank you, @KJ_Amazon . It does appear from what the people at FedEx are saying and everything I can find on it that it is really cubic inch based and that the fact that some packages I send are 97 inches long doesn't cause an issue. I did have the representative enter in a shipment I am interested in sending tomorrow, however, and we got some wonky results. The dimensions of the box are 97 x 4 x 4 lbs, weighing 12 lbs. On the Amazon Buy Shipping page, it shows the price at $28.85 for FedEx 2Day One Rate. When he entered the same details on his side, he shows a price on my account (which is linked on Amazon) of $97.00 or so, certainly a big difference. Looking at what the rates should be at a document on the FedEx site, though, it aligns with the rate am getting on the Amazon Buy Shipping page. I might just try a single package to start and then verify what I get billed before proceeding. I just want to make sure that I don't expect to pay under $30 and get billed over $90 on a bunch of packages.
KJ_Amazon
Thanks for those details @Seller_DdmPiA1p1S2Wu. I have been sharing the info with our partner team, but I could use some clarification about that specific item.
The item in question is 97 in x 4 in x 4 in and 12 pounds and you are looking to ship it FedEx 2Day One Rate:
- Amazon Buy Shipping: $28.85 label cost.
- FedEx Website info: $28.85 label cost.
- Linked Account Rate per FedEx Rep: $97
Can you share that FedEx document title so I can include it?
