Shipping Options, Porsche 914 1.7 Litre in Cars and Rollers and Parts Classifieds |
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Shipping Options, Porsche 914 1.7 Litre in Cars and Rollers and Parts Classifieds |
jmink |
Jul 30 2014, 07:47 PM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 3 Joined: 4-July 14 From: New England Member No.: 17,585 Region Association: North East States |
Hi - JMINK here and I am parting out the 1971 / 1972 1.7 Litre in both the Cars and Rollers and the Parts areas of the Classifieds.
I have been trying to provide the quickest and cheapest shipping options to whomever has ordered parts. The dilemma i am running into is that I have been asked by several members to ship some of the larger components to members such as the front and rear bumpers. I stopped by a UPS store today with the bumpers and they quoted me an outrageous amount of money to ship to California (Packing and shipping for ONE bumper was almost $200.00 - I'm only asking $250 for both). Has anyone else had large parts shipped with different / cheaper options?? Please pipe in as i want to fulfill the requests that i have had thusfar ASAP. Thanks for the input. JMINK If the Moderator chooses to move this thread, kindly inform me. |
era vulgaris |
Jul 31 2014, 12:36 AM
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J is for Genius Group: Members Posts: 982 Joined: 10-November 13 From: Raleigh, NC Member No.: 16,629 Region Association: South East States |
Yeah, box it yourself - even if that means cutting up boxes to make a "custom box". First off wrap it in enough bubble wrap and padding to prevent it from being damaged. Then box it once by making a "custom box" as small as possible around it as a 1st skin. Then make a 2nd custom box as a 2nd skin. Then take it to USPS.
I build custom designed equipment for recording studios for a living. Everything I build is a different size requiring me to build "custom" boxes. USPS is by far and away the BEST and least expensive shipping option. I typically ship ~$2K fully insured Priority Mail 2-3 day shipments up to 22" x 18" x 12" boxes around the US for under $80. If they were uninsured, probably half that. If shipped normal 1st class, probably $20. Stay away from UPS or Fedex. They're price gougers. They're also dead set on destroying your stuff. Having shipped over 200 pieces of fragile recording studio equipment, I've had only 2 instances of damage with USPS Priority. Both only minor cosmetic damage. |
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