By Brandon Davis · May 17, 2026
UPS Charged Me $80 in Brokerage Fees on a $50 Gift. I Got Most of It Waived.
UPS charged me $80 in brokerage fees for a package from Canada worth $50. I called UPS and asked why the fee was higher than the value. They reduced it to $20.
The lesson here is that most refund denials are not final. Companies have discretionary policies that allow exceptions, but they rarely advertise them. The key is knowing which policy to reference and how to frame your request.
If you are dealing with a similar situation with UPS Charged Me, do not accept the first denial. Research their refund policy, find the specific clause that supports your case, and write a professional appeal referencing it. That single step can turn a “no” into a “yes.”
I use LaimRefund to do this research automatically. It searches the platform’s policies and relevant consumer laws, then drafts a professional appeal letter. Free to check your odds, only $3.99 to unlock the full letter.
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