Ground Advantage Cubic?
We have a product that ships in a box 6x6x4 weighing between 1 and 2 pounds. In the past, we have shipped via Priority Mail Cubic. We now have a UPS store that we could use, but UPS prices are not currently showing in AMZ Buy Shipping. My main concern though is Ground Advantage. Buy Shipping is showing Friday 9/1 delivery whether I choose Priority Mail Cubic ($10.07), Ground Advantage (9.47), or Ground Advantage Cubic ($7.78). This is for a package going from Indianapolis to Sparks, NV. I have not been able to find the requirements for Ground Advantage Cubic. Does anyone know what they are? Any reason we shouldn't go with the cheapest label?
Ground Advantage Cubic?
We have a product that ships in a box 6x6x4 weighing between 1 and 2 pounds. In the past, we have shipped via Priority Mail Cubic. We now have a UPS store that we could use, but UPS prices are not currently showing in AMZ Buy Shipping. My main concern though is Ground Advantage. Buy Shipping is showing Friday 9/1 delivery whether I choose Priority Mail Cubic ($10.07), Ground Advantage (9.47), or Ground Advantage Cubic ($7.78). This is for a package going from Indianapolis to Sparks, NV. I have not been able to find the requirements for Ground Advantage Cubic. Does anyone know what they are? Any reason we shouldn't go with the cheapest label?
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Seller_EkbLZUYSpmJEy
Any reason we shouldn't go with the cheapest label?
Short answer ... no ... go with the Ground Advantage Cubic.
From our experience, anything with measures that are under 22 inches on the longest side and under 16lbs has been a good fit for Ground Advantage Cubic. We have shipped some packages from TX to OH using Ground Advantage Cubic and they were delivered in 2 days. We doubt that speed will be everywhere but, for what we have done, we are happy with the service.
Some perks are ...
- If you use Amazon Buy Shipping, you have INR coverage.
- Ground Advantage has $100 insurance included (and would be handled by USPS)
- Ground Advantage includes package forwarding and return to sender if the address is bad (no charge either service)
When the price is right (cheaper) and showing in Amazon Buy Shipping, we would use Ground Advantage Cubic.
Seller_AXC06kcsKI1qG
Rates are only based on dimensions, not weight, so you can ship up to 20 pounds for no extra cost. The maximum dimension in any direction for Ground Advantage Cubic is 18" inches, and the maximum cubic volume (Length x Width x Height / 1728) is 1 cubic foot. The price for your shipment depends on the size of your package, with 0.10 cu. ft. increments.
Dominic_Amazon
Hi @Seller_TmcUzqrd8iU7t,
Dominic from Amazon here. We are aware of issues with UPS through buy shipping and are working on getting it sorted out. In regards to your ground advantage cubic question, I would echo what @Seller_EkbLZUYSpmJEy said:
"Go with the Ground Advantage Cubic."
Some perks are:
- If you use Amazon Buy Shipping, you have INR coverage.
- Ground Advantage has $100 insurance included (and would be handled by USPS)
- Ground Advantage includes package forwarding and return to sender if the address is bad (no charge either service)
Best,
Dominic
Seller_qWqFyEZmuEp42
Just got back from the post office after asking the same thing. It would seem that the only thing you cannot do, much like the rest of Priority, is to use the Cubic Priority Box. As long as it is around.
Answers on here are perfect and match what the post office just told me. Any box within reason will work. Just don't use the actual Priority Cubic Box.
