Uline

There are plenty of other suppliers that could use your business that don’t donate money to the far right tea party. I will go elsewhere from now on.
«In the last two and a half years, the low-​profile CEO has outspent Chicago hedge-​fund tycoon Kenneth Griffin to become Illinois’ largest GOP donor nationwide, according to Sunlight Foundation, a campaign finance watchdog group in Washington. He has contributed nearly $ 4 million to national tea party candidates and their super-​PAC juggernaut, plus almost $ 1.8 million to the most conservative candidates and causes in Illinois.»
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I’ve used Uline for all of my shipping needs for the past few years. However, as of May 2015 they are now charging a fee for all orders under $ 300. I could always bump up my order to $ 300, but then the items won’t fit in my car.
GOOD NEWS! I was looking online and found similar items on Amazon plus free shipping! Now I don’t have to pick up my items!
So long Uline, hello Amazon!

I have had a good experience with Uline in past, but as of May 10^th looks like Brad Harper (Branch Manager) is adding a $ 25 fee to all pickup orders less than $ 300 due to congestion issues. Sure as a customer picking up, I could always just order more to make the order $ 300 — but when we get in that range now the shipping materials won’t fit in my car so I have to pay more money to rent a truck to pick up from Uline. My other option is to pay approx. $ 40 – 60 to have the materials delivered which also adds to my bottom line. So it looks like either way going forward I’m forced to pay more regardless by using Uline. I am very disappointed and it looks like you want to reduce congestion so I will help you out and look elseware next time I have a need for shipping supplies. Brad, I’m sorry I inconvenienced your location as a customer — i’ll try to avoid it in the future!

Just got an email from a corporate drone who said that all pick up orders under $ 300 will incur a $ 25 handling charge, in order to ‘relieve congestion at the docks.’ What a wonderful problem to have, congestion at the docks! This means that you have a great business, and people are spending money to keep your doors open!
Sadly, this sounds like corp-​speak to me: I’ve picked up things at the Waukegan facility on numerous occasions, and have NEVER experienced anything other than exceptional, speedy service.
Those days are over, as I’ll never be going back.
Nice knowing you, U-​line. Perhaps the pencil neck who sent out the email (I’m talking about YOU, Brad Harper, Illinois Branch Manager) will come to his senses, and realize that ‘congestion at the docks’ is a hallmark of a booming business, not a reason to punish loyal customers, and send them running for the door.
Your mismanagement is your competitors good fortune.

Awesome customer service and selection!!! They always answer on the first ring, right away they know who I am (from my phone number) and what products I’ve ordered in the past. I’m done in 3 minutes and I get my order the next day! I wish every company I patronize operated like they do.

My second visit in a week and the service was just as good as the first visit. Easy to order online and pick up at loading dock.

More than five stars please! I LOVE LOVE this company. I never leave here disappointed and this place makes my job so much easier when I’m working on marketing and promotional materials.
I drove out to Waukegan (about 15 minutes away from my home) to pick up some gable boxes for a project I was working on. I got them home and realized they were too big, so they told me to bring everything back and they’d refund my $$. They did refund my money in 48 hours, and of course I left with another order of the right-​sized boxes.
I feel important coming to the customer pick-​up area with all the other big giant trucks. Inside the warehouse, it’s completely fascinating with little fork truck lifts driving all around and beeping at each other consistently. If you’ve seen Bee Movie, it reminded me of the busy bees making their honey. Quite comical in a way.
These guys are efficient, their customer service rocks, they never screw up orders, and I leave 100% satisfied each and every time.

If you’re looking to save money, then stop looking. Uline makes running a small business easier by offering a vast amount of products at reasonable prices. Customers can shop through the online catalog or have one sent in the mail for free. They carry most anything imaginable for day-​to-​day business operation. The majority of products offered come in bulk, which saves money and multiple trips.
Shipping can be expensive for larger orders online. They offer the option to place an order online and pick it up at the warehouse in Waukegan. The warehouse is located just off of 41, in the same business park as Abbott Industries, and is easy to find. There are two Uline buildings within the business park and the warehouse is located in the east building. The online order pick-​up area is located on the north side of that building close to the shipping docks. Orders will be ready to go when you arrive to pick them up.
Depending on the amount spent, Uline offers free gifts, nothing overly exciting, but hey, it’s free. The gifts, and how much one must spend in order to qualify for them is available in the online and physical catalogs.
Uline saved me hundreds of dollars by buying the supplies I need in bulk. The quality of the products is some of the best available in the industry. Also, the variety of products available is second-​to-​none.
If you run a small business, or were considering the possibility of it. Check with Uline as you determine the costs to run your business, because they’ll have most of the items you will need.

Buy your moving boxes through Uline!
I’m a guy who likes beer, and I recommend calling Uline when you need moving boxes. Sizes are available online, and even with overnight shipping costs, Uline’s prices beat those of any other retailer I’ve seen. So you save money. Which you can use to buy beer. Which, as noted above, I like.
12×12×16 boxes — Uhaul’s boxes are about $ 3.00 apiece. Amazon has them from $ 1.50 to $ 3.00. Uline: 87 cents! Shipping cost $ 27, but let’s face it, the time I saved (during which I drank beer) was totally worth it.
Did I mention that Uline ships overnight? I called in an order for 45 boxes (two bundles of differing sizes) and they arrived THE VERY NEXT DAY! I didn’t need to leave my house, and the boxes just came! I didn’t have to drive anywhere (which you should NEVER do while drinking beer), didn’t have to load and unload boxes (which might have made me spill my beer).
«Wait», you might be thinking «did he CALL IN an order?» You bet I did! I cracked a beer, dialed 1−800−958−5463, and within three minutes, had my order done — handled by a live representative. You can also buy online at
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Uline: The moving box supplier for people who like beer. Or for people who like saving money. Or for people who like great and efficient service.

This place is not just for business to business customers and also not just for shipping. I picked up the plastic grip jars and clear round widemouth jars to organize my kitchen and combined with a label machine, they made for a fantastic organizational system. Best of all they are much cheaper per item than I have seen anywhere else. I did try ordering some online from another brand that seemed comparable, but the quality was just not as good. The plastic on the grip jars hasn’t held up as well and more easily dents.
Bottom line, is if you are able to buy things in bulk this place has a lot of items that are great for organization or a small business.