something is not right with shipping

[Peteybob]

The priority Fed-Ex is always more expensive than economy and is only 1-3 days quicker to my area. I love DHL as they are an air package carrier with 2-3 day service to my area from the time of departing Japan. Now there is always the different global holidays as well as customs inspections that can slow the trip down. DHL seems to do the best in handling goods to me. The slow boat will be the non air items like general postal packages.

Also, my last machine was delivered via a Fed-Ex freight semi instead of the smaller package van/truck. This may add to the final cost as well.