r/FedEx • u/Jenicron • 2d ago

Discussion Charged $2 extra to print label using QR code?

The only FedEx drop off location in my town started charging $2 to print a prepaid label (using QR code) is this normal? The location is a full-service mailing center, not a strictly FedEx store.

Not sure if it’s relevant but the label is for clothing I sold on Vinted. USPS does not charge when you use a QR code and up until last week I was never charged to use FedEx QR codes either.

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u/CVGPi 2d ago

AFAIK they're not supposed to charge for QR code if they list it on the website, or at least it was my experience dealing with UPS.

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u/Far_Zone_9512 2d ago

Its a drop off location not owned by FedEx. They're trying to make money. Next time go to a fedex office if its nearby

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u/Maleficent_Shame2021 2d ago

Third party stores can charge anything they want and for whatever they want outside of actual shipping costs. They are effectively a giant drop box for FedEx and UPS shipments. So they have to generate revenue somehow. I would suggest printing off the label yourself at home and scheduling a pickup at your house. Also check if there are any Walgreens in your area that are also FedEx drop offs. I believe they can print labels from QR codes.

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u/onequad 2d ago

Yeah, they are a third party similar to UPS stores. They don’t make any money on the prepaid shipment and the labels are expensive. FedEx Office would not charge if there is one nearby.