FedEx

I live in Perm city (Russia). On November 16, 2007 I was sent a laptop via Fedex from my relative in USA to get it close to New Year as a gift. For that reason he chose International economy service of Fedex (though it costed him nearly 300 USD) with estimated delivery for 3 weeks. Later on, it became clear that delivery to Perm is impossible (though he was assured that I'll get it delivered to door) and I'd to come to customs dep. of Domodedovo airport in Moscow (it's 1.5 hour's flight from Perm) 'cause there is extra customs due to be paid due to exceeding of declared laptop price 600 USD allowed free import limit into Russia (but again missed to mention by Fedex staff at legalization of cargo). I contacted all available officials of Fedex, whose contact addresses I found in the internet: head office in Moscow, Fedex dep. in Domodedovo airport etc. The answer was to wait until they call me back since the cargo documents aren't released from customs yet. My relative, sender of the laptop, got nearly the same answer at Fedex office in USA with minor difference that they missed to mention some facts when legalizing the cargo and the only thing they can do for him is to return it back without compensation of expenses made for delivery. However, I'm afraid that it'll be completely lost somewhere on the way if he demands it back so it's better to wait till final victory. What about time limits!? Forget about it. They'll keep it as long as they wish and thank the God if you get it at all. My conclusion is if you want to test your patience use Fedex service and imagine that you've donated your own money for prosperity and development of Fedex!

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I have recently ordered few compasses from USA to be shipped to Pakistan and in my ignorance believing that Fedex is the best courier I shipped them through Fedex. A note arrived from Fedex Pakistan (Peshawar) office in three days time that my items have arrived and that I have to file paper work for custom etc. I did all that, and then Fedex vanished for almost three weeks. After my consistent poking they told me that my item will be released today (after three weeks) and shipped out of Lahore (Pakistan) office the same day. The items arrived, the box was open, even the plastic container of the items itself was open and two compasses were missing. After a week long battle with local and international Fedex I was told that these items were short in quantity at the origin. I contacted the vendor and they told me that they had shipped the exact quantity. I filed an online complaint to FedEx but then they said that since it more than three weeks now so claims cannot be entertained. Here I am still waiting for any response or solution. I strongly believe that the FedEx Lahore (Pakistan) office has big thieves sitting in there as they were ones who consistently gave me contradicting information. I have given up on the fight but trying your channel to warn people to be extra careful when you consider Fedex as your courier.

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I used Fedex to ship a $700 Bathroom Sink to a buyer in which I purchased the insurance. The item was well packaged and had ample packing material. The sink although considered fragile was very thick and would have had to sustained a substantial drop to break. Anyway I filed a claim and within a couple of days it was closed. I contacted Fedex and they stated that they were unable to pick the item up. This went on for over a month in which I was contacting the buyer and Fedex and every step of the way Fedex was all but eager to close the claim each time. Well finally after the claim was re-opened for the 6th time they finally picked the item up but then it sat at some terminal for another month. After re-opening the claim numerous other times they finally did an inspection and said that they denied the claim and closed the case. The reason according to the claims agent was that the item had insufficient packaging. I asked to have the item returned to me so that I could inspect the packaging myself since I knew it was well packaged when it left here. The claims manager then went on to say that they disposed of the item because they deemed it as being hazardous material by OSHA regulations (due to broken porcelain). The manager then went on to quote the Fedex agreement in which I acknowledged that they have the right to dispose of materials considered hazardous (i.e. chemicals). I have extensive knowledge of OSHA regulations and I told the manager that there is no OSHA regulation listing porcelain as a hazardous material and requested that she referenced the OSHA regulation to which she was referring. She was unable to do this but still insists that it is hazardous materials. At this point the manager stands on her judgment and there is no recourse for myself other than looking into legal action against Fedex. Long story short Fedex was all to eager to close the claim every step of the way which tells me that they are hoping a shipper will eventually drop the claim and then upon further escalation they use every and all means to deny the claim. While I was researching this whole ordeal I did find some more shocking info on there insurance agreement. Even though they collect the insurance they will not pay more than $100 for several items including antiques, glassware, art, film, photography, jewelry, etc., etc. It seems that it would be a scam of sorts that they will collect insurance for amounts well over $100 but limits there liability to a max of $100. Well from now on I will take my business else were (not that it will mater to them) but I hope to have informed others on there business ethics and help avoid similar situations.