Shipping options?
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Burning Brakes
Joined: Oct 2020
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From: The frozen wastes...
Shipping options?
There is a set ov headers i want to buy in New York, i live near Vancouver, in BC. I know shipping a big heavy box 3000 miles wont be cheap, but the quote i got was ridiculous ($500USD). I'm guessing a 30-40lb package, big box, used parts. Is there a hack or good option for shipping these? Would it be easier/cheaper just to ship to Washington and have someone pick them up (i cant)? I'll assume the quote from NY to BC includes some sort ov brokerage charge, will i skip that if i ship it to WA?
I REALLY need these, and there is nothing local. Hell, since i bought this car two years ago i have not seen another single steel-bumper project car for sale here.
I REALLY need these, and there is nothing local. Hell, since i bought this car two years ago i have not seen another single steel-bumper project car for sale here.
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Burning Brakes
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From: The frozen wastes...
Race Director
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From: Virginia
When I played with the UPS estimator to ship wheels, shipping 4 wheels individually was MUCH cheaper than two pairs of wheels, let alone a single box with 4 wheels.
Dunno what that means for you with odd sized parts, but perhaps that helps.
Dunno what that means for you with odd sized parts, but perhaps that helps.
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Burning Brakes
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From: The frozen wastes...
Well... it IS a pair ov headers... Guessing 15lbs a piece? Hmmm...
Safety Car
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From: los altos hills california
Shipping a modest size box to the UK via UPS was crazy expensive - some $250. Via USPS it was $85.
And Bikespace is right best I can tell, shipment in pieces is cheaper, one shipment of two pieces, marked 1 of 2 and 2 of 2.
And Bikespace is right best I can tell, shipment in pieces is cheaper, one shipment of two pieces, marked 1 of 2 and 2 of 2.
Old Pro Solo Guy
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From: Marlton NJ
I had a pair shipped to me. No box at all.
Wrapped in u-haul moving blankets and then very heavily shrink wrapped. By Greyhound.
No damage.
I might suggest a piece of cardboard or two on on any corner flange that sticks out.
Not heavy.
The manufacturers use cardboard boxes and not even very H.D. ones.
Wrapped in u-haul moving blankets and then very heavily shrink wrapped. By Greyhound.
No damage.
I might suggest a piece of cardboard or two on on any corner flange that sticks out.
Not heavy.
The manufacturers use cardboard boxes and not even very H.D. ones.
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