The Shipper's Toolbox by Refund Retriever

Here’s a quick tip: Be Sure the Driver Scans Every Package when they pick up your packages. Instruct the driver to scan every package and then the UPS end-of-day report slip. This will reduce risk on your part and may save you money in the long run. How? Read on …

The UPS driver often loads your packages onto their truck and continues on their route. Never even scanning the UPS End of Day. This saves some time, but what are the side effects? There are many risks, and you, the shipper, will all bear them.

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Since 2006, Refund Retriever has audited FedEx and UPS packages for late deliveries and billing mistakes. Through a complete logistics analysis, we assist shippers in maximizing carrier discounts and achieving best-in-class pricing. Are you paying too much for your shipping?

Refund Retriever also offers a solution to all your Amazon FBA reimbursement problems. We manually check the whole inventory lifecycle to guarantee all inventory is available for sale. To learn more about FedEx/UPS auditing, contract negotiation, or Amazon FBA reimbursement services, visit: https://zurl.co/ZUqV

UPS Ground Saver, “UPS-GS,” service is currently available for packages with an origin and destination within the 48 contiguous United States, Alaska, Hawaii, Puerto Rico, U.S. Territories, and to U.S. Post Office Boxes. It is not available for international packages. UPS Ground Saver is basically a new name for UPS Surepost offered by third-party vendors such as Shipstation and Shippo. 

UPS Ground Saver service is available to customers only for packages processed through a partner platform authorized to process such packages. While UPS-GS moves throughout the UPS network and will be delivered by UPS or, in some cases, handed to the local Post Office for last-mile delivery by USPS. It’s important to note that Ground Saver packages can only be dropped off or picked up with UPS. Despite the USPS barcode on the label, UPS-GS packages cannot be dropped off with USPS.

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Since 2006, Refund Retriever has audited FedEx and UPS packages for late deliveries and billing mistakes. Through a complete logistics analysis, we assist shippers in maximizing carrier discounts and achieving best-in-class pricing. Are you paying too much for your shipping?

Refund Retriever also offers a solution to all your Amazon FBA reimbursement problems. We manually check the whole inventory lifecycle to guarantee all inventory is available for sale. To learn more about FedEx/UPS auditing, contract negotiation, or Amazon FBA reimbursement services, visit: https://zurl.co/ZUqV

Many shippers notice a UPS Additional Handling charge on their UPS invoice and wonder what it is and why it is so expensive. Additional handling charges are an added fee because the package did not conform to UPS’s characteristics. UPS service centers must treat the box differently than the rest. So how much are these fees, and how can we reduce them?

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Since 2006, Refund Retriever has audited FedEx and UPS packages for late deliveries and billing mistakes. Through a complete logistics analysis, we assist shippers in maximizing carrier discounts and achieving best-in-class pricing. Are you paying too much for your shipping?

Refund Retriever also offers a solution to all your Amazon FBA reimbursement problems. We manually check the whole inventory lifecycle to guarantee all inventory is available for sale. To learn more about FedEx/UPS auditing, contract negotiation, or Amazon FBA reimbursement services, visit: https://zurl.co/ZUqV

The Amazon Order Defect Rate (ODR) is a key performance metric used to measure the health of a seller’s account. A high ODR can result in account suspension, while a low ODR can improve a seller’s chances of winning the Buy Box.

The Order Defect Rate (ODR) is a performance metric by Amazon to evaluate a seller’s ability to provide a positive buying experience. It measures the percentage of orders that have defects, including:

1. Negative feedback: Unsatisfied customers who leave negative feedback on a seller’s product or service.
2. A-to-Z Guarantee claims: Cases where customers file claims against sellers for issues like item not received or item not as described.
3. Chargebacks: Instances where customers dispute charges with their payment providers.

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Since 2006, Refund Retriever has audited FedEx and UPS packages for late deliveries and billing mistakes. Through a complete logistics analysis, we assist shippers in maximizing carrier discounts and achieving best-in-class pricing. Are you paying too much for your shipping?

Refund Retriever also offers a solution to all your Amazon FBA reimbursement problems. We manually check the whole inventory lifecycle to guarantee all inventory is available for sale. To learn more about FedEx/UPS auditing, contract negotiation, or Amazon FBA reimbursement services, visit: https://zurl.co/ZUqV

Shipping delays are never fun, but they don’t have to spell doom for your business. Fortunately, the correct shipping delay email template can reassure customers and maintain brand loyalty. Reassurance can prevent profit loss and order cancellations.

Every company’s worst nightmare is shipping delays, and many panic. Panic often leads to premature refunds or ignoring customers' details about their orders. Lowering your level of communication or transparency is never the best route for business.

Therefore, we want to provide shipping delay email templates you can alter to fit your company.

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Since 2006, Refund Retriever has audited FedEx and UPS packages for late deliveries and billing mistakes. Through a complete logistics analysis, we assist shippers in maximizing carrier discounts and achieving best-in-class pricing. Are you paying too much for your shipping?

Refund Retriever also offers a solution to all your Amazon FBA reimbursement problems. We manually check the whole inventory lifecycle to guarantee all inventory is available for sale. To learn more about FedEx/UPS auditing, contract negotiation, or Amazon FBA reimbursement services, visit: https://zurl.co/ZUqV

USPS has some of the lowest postage rates and offers excellent value in shipping. Like FedEx and UPS, the USPS price increase can be expected yearly. Here at Refund Retriever, we audit FedEx and UPS shipments for late deliveries and other billing mistakes. As a result, the majority of our clients also use some USPS package services.

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Since 2006, Refund Retriever has audited FedEx and UPS packages for late deliveries and billing mistakes. Through a complete logistics analysis, we assist shippers in maximizing carrier discounts and achieving best-in-class pricing. Are you paying too much for your shipping?

Refund Retriever also offers a solution to all your Amazon FBA reimbursement problems. We manually check the whole inventory lifecycle to guarantee all inventory is available for sale. To learn more about FedEx/UPS auditing, contract negotiation, or Amazon FBA reimbursement services, visit: https://zurl.co/ZUqV

The FedEx Fuel Surcharge is an additional charge applied by FedEx to its shipping rates to adjust for the varying costs of fuel. Both ground and air shipping services can have fuel surcharges.

Fuel prices can be quite volatile, frequently changing due to various global factors. By applying a fuel surcharge that varies depending on current fuel prices, FedEx (and other carriers that use similar mechanisms) can stabilize its pricing model without constantly changing its base rates.

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Since 2006, Refund Retriever has audited FedEx and UPS packages for late deliveries and billing mistakes. Through a complete logistics analysis, we assist shippers in maximizing carrier discounts and achieving best-in-class pricing. Are you paying too much for your shipping?

Refund Retriever also offers a solution to all your Amazon FBA reimbursement problems. We manually check the whole inventory lifecycle to guarantee all inventory is available for sale. To learn more about FedEx/UPS auditing, contract negotiation, or Amazon FBA reimbursement services, visit: https://zurl.co/ZUqV

In the world of shipping and logistics, efficiency and reliability are paramount. For businesses seeking a dependable and cost-effective solution for their shipping needs, USPS Ground Advantage emerges as a compelling option. Announced in July 2023, this service offered by the United States Postal Service (USPS) provides businesses with benefits that can streamline shipping processes and improve customer satisfaction. In addition, this service replaced USPS First-Class Package Service, USPS Parcel Select Ground service, and USPS Retail Ground service.

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Since 2006, Refund Retriever has audited FedEx and UPS packages for late deliveries and billing mistakes. Through a complete logistics analysis, we assist shippers in maximizing carrier discounts and achieving best-in-class pricing. Are you paying too much for your shipping?

Refund Retriever also offers a solution to all your Amazon FBA reimbursement problems. We manually check the whole inventory lifecycle to guarantee all inventory is available for sale. To learn more about FedEx/UPS auditing, contract negotiation, or Amazon FBA reimbursement services, visit: https://zurl.co/ZUqV

Get ready to see your FedEx and UPS bills increase. The carriers are adding 82 new delivery area surcharge zip codes to the existing Delivery Area Surcharge list this April 2024. The surcharge will take effect on April 8, 2024, for UPS deliveries and April 15, 2024, for FedEx deliveries. The delivery area surcharges range from $3.95 to $5.85, depending on the service and delivery location. 

Since 2006, Refund Retriever has audited FedEx and UPS packages for late deliveries and billing mistakes. Through a complete logistics analysis, we assist shippers in maximizing carrier discounts and achieving best-in-class pricing. Are you paying too much for your shipping?

Refund Retriever also offers a solution to all your Amazon FBA reimbursement problems. We manually check the whole inventory lifecycle to guarantee all inventory is available for sale. To learn more about FedEx/UPS auditing, contract negotiation, or Amazon FBA reimbursement services, visit: https://zurl.co/ZUqV

I recently purchased an item and received an update from Amazon informing me that my package was delayed and, thus, I would receive it after the promised time. Since we are in the business of auditing UPS and FedEx packages, if I had paid the carriers directly for that package, I know I would get my money back. 

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Since 2006, Refund Retriever has audited FedEx and UPS packages for late deliveries and billing mistakes. Through a complete logistics analysis, we assist shippers in maximizing carrier discounts and achieving best-in-class pricing. Are you paying too much for your shipping?

Refund Retriever also offers a solution to all your Amazon FBA reimbursement problems. We manually check the whole inventory lifecycle to guarantee all inventory is available for sale. To learn more about FedEx/UPS auditing, contract negotiation, or Amazon FBA reimbursement services, visit: https://zurl.co/ZUqV