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914World.com _ 914World Garage _ Need shipping advice

Posted by: Grelber Apr 8 2019, 09:13 AM

I need to ship a cedar chest ( clothes type ) from Calif. to Georgia. What would be the best way that wouldn't cost a mint?

Posted by: mepstein Apr 8 2019, 09:26 AM

Wrap with a harbour freight moving blanket. Buy two heavy duty boxes at home depot. Use one as a left side, one as a right, tape the middle together. Use fedex but make sure to sign up for a free account. Account holders save 10-20%. Bring to your local fedex shipper. Send ground. Depending on size, $50-100.

People might suggest greyhound but in my opinion, it sucks for the sender and sucks for the receiver. I used them once. Never again.

Posted by: rhodyguy Apr 8 2019, 09:31 AM

How ever you pack it up, remember to stay under 130" girth+length to avoid the dreaded oversized penalty. As noted, open a FedEx account.

Posted by: Grelber Apr 8 2019, 10:10 AM

Thanks.

Posted by: pploco Apr 8 2019, 10:50 AM

QUOTE(Grelber @ Apr 8 2019, 10:10 AM)

Thanks.

I recently used uship to ship a motor from New York to Boise. It will find the lowest price and show you a comparison.

Posted by: Triaddave Apr 9 2019, 11:30 AM

The "girth" can not exceed 108" before being considered oversized.
W+H+W+H+L=girth.

Posted by: TheCabinetmaker Apr 9 2019, 02:47 PM

Bus