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shipped from Burleson, Texas to Helena, Montana for $2,100.00

Manufacturer Needs Tri-Axle Fifth Wheel Delivered
  • 9/19/2008
  • $2,100.00
  • Burleson, Texas

  • Helena, Montana

  • 1668 mi.

The winning bidder for my shipper had a problem with the fees and deposit. Winning Bid was $2100. What I expected to pay...$2100. Shipper tried to tell me that the match deposit I gave does not go to them? I understand there was a fee for uShip (approx $40 on this shipment) but when it is collected and shown as part of a deposit, it appears as if the shipper (transport company) pays this and is deducted from what they get paid. My winning bidder tried to tell me that I owed them the complete bid of $2100 and what I gave as a deposit is your fee that they never get so therefore my total shipment cost was $2271.90? Is this correct? If so a very misleading practice and I will keep it in mind should I choose to use this service again. Thanks.

- kjmurray (1)
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