Fed ex

[bill]

Well I finally ordered a Boost gauge the other day from MAP. I decided to track the package to see when it would get here. Instead of going to Minneapolis and then to Sioux Falls like anyother package does that is sent through Minneapolis, Fed ex decided my package should see a little warmer climate first and sent it to their facility in Memphis TN, before sending it to Sioux Falls.

I decided to see how far out of the way that was and Google Maps says about 13 hours or 800 some odd miles. Doesn't really bother me because its not like I need it now but I was just wondering WTF.

[Kracka]

LOL thats funny. I bought something online once where it actually arrived in Minneapolis, then went out to CA, then back to MN!

[Shane@DBPerformance]

The whole original concept behind FedEx was a hub and spoke system, they used it to pioneer affordable overnight shipping. All packages went via plane to the main in hub in Memphis, got sorted there and went from there out out on planes. That way you might only need 1 plane going from Memphis to Souix City, instead of hundreds of planes from all over the country.

[v8klla]

I wonder if we shipped it ground or express, weird none the less.

[4g63tcrazy]

I had the same thing happen. I can't stand fedex. They are the worst shipping company IMO.

[tpunx99GSX]

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[v8klla]

We exclusively use Fedex (with the exception of some USPS for international customers) and I couldn't be happier with their pricing and service. Mistakes are going to happen with the shipping volume we do, its all about how they take care of them...

[Constant_Project21]

Can't remember the last time I used fedex. Most of my stuff gets shipped through USPS, cause I usually am not on a time frame. That's pretty funny though, at least your boost gauge got to experience some warmer weather before heading back up here lol

[bill]

Yeah it is crazy. I got it today nice and frosty from the -15 it is here. It said it was going to arrive tom. But doesn't bother me cause it's not like I had to have it right away.

I am happy with MAP it was fast service.

[Kracka]

FedEx is great at delivery before estimated :D I'd much rather have that than a day late.