Shipping Question....
Thread Starter
NCM Bash 2008-2018
Joined: Jul 1999
Posts: 9,036
Likes: 88
From: Granby, MA Talladega Super Speedway Vettes 4 Vets Ambassador
Middle TN Events Coordinator
Cruise-In 1, 3, 9. 10 & 11 Veteran
Shipping Question....
So I am curious...how do you guys and or vendors ship large items? I had a sale and I went online and the estimate from FedEx was $24 to ship a box 32"x36"x7" that weighs 7lbs from TN to OR. I brought the box to FedEx and they said there is an oversized charge that it would inherit and the new price would be $85! I had her double check and she said its the size of the box doing it. I shipped entire wheels (rims and tires) before that weighed 60lbs and it only cost me $35 per wheel from TN to CA! Is OR a state that you don't want to ship to or something? I also went to USPS and they weren't much better. Before the "oversized balloon charge" the price would be $22.50. After the "oversized balloon charge" $65! Iam curious how do all these companies shipping bumpers or radiators do it with FREE SHIPPING????
Thanks guys
Jeff
Thanks guys
Jeff
Le Mans Master
Joined: Sep 2014
Posts: 5,278
Likes: 539
From: Kelowna BC
As noted, bulk shipping is it.
Even my small home business gets reduced rates based on previous months shipments. The more I ship prior, the lower my price is currently (changes every month automatically).
One company I deal with at my day job, when they were doing a few $mill/month in sales paid approx. 25% of the advertised rates (yes of, not off).
Driver comes to my house for one pair of stands, costs UPS say $20. UPS comes to my house for 4 pairs of stands, costs UPS $25
Even my small home business gets reduced rates based on previous months shipments. The more I ship prior, the lower my price is currently (changes every month automatically).
One company I deal with at my day job, when they were doing a few $mill/month in sales paid approx. 25% of the advertised rates (yes of, not off).
Driver comes to my house for one pair of stands, costs UPS say $20. UPS comes to my house for 4 pairs of stands, costs UPS $25
Thread Starter
NCM Bash 2008-2018
Joined: Jul 1999
Posts: 9,036
Likes: 88
From: Granby, MA Talladega Super Speedway Vettes 4 Vets Ambassador
Middle TN Events Coordinator
Cruise-In 1, 3, 9. 10 & 11 Veteran
yeah that is what my bro is saying as well....the bulk rate discount. Its unreal how much these companies charge! I can see why Amazon is now starting up their own fleet of drivers and x'ing out the middleman.
Administrator
Joined: Mar 2001
Posts: 367,281
Likes: 24,570
From: In a parallel universe. Currently own 2014 Stingray Coupe.
C7 of the Year - Modified Finalist 2021
MO Events Coordinator
St. Jude Co-Organizer
St. Jude Donor '03 thru '25
NCM Sinkhole Donor
CI 5, 8 & 11 Veteran
You might want to check with Greyhound or Fastenal and see what they can do for you. Some here say they have much better rates than USPS, UPS or FedEx.
Safety Car
Joined: Jun 2017
Posts: 4,786
Likes: 425
From: North Georgia, USA
I'd check USPS.com for Priority mail rates for that.
All of the shippers (USPS, FedEx, UPS) get in to "dimensional weight" rates when the box is large. Mostly it's when you get over one cubic foot total. At that point, the price is more for the cubic inches than for the weight.
All of the shippers (USPS, FedEx, UPS) get in to "dimensional weight" rates when the box is large. Mostly it's when you get over one cubic foot total. At that point, the price is more for the cubic inches than for the weight.
Thread Starter
NCM Bash 2008-2018
Joined: Jul 1999
Posts: 9,036
Likes: 88
From: Granby, MA Talladega Super Speedway Vettes 4 Vets Ambassador
Middle TN Events Coordinator
Cruise-In 1, 3, 9. 10 & 11 Veteran
I'd check USPS.com for Priority mail rates for that.
All of the shippers (USPS, FedEx, UPS) get in to "dimensional weight" rates when the box is large. Mostly it's when you get over one cubic foot total. At that point, the price is more for the cubic inches than for the weight.
All of the shippers (USPS, FedEx, UPS) get in to "dimensional weight" rates when the box is large. Mostly it's when you get over one cubic foot total. At that point, the price is more for the cubic inches than for the weight.
I ended up splitting the cost with the buyer. I don't think I'll be shipping anything large anymore. Too big a hassle.
Corvette Stories
The Best of Corvette for Corvette Enthusiasts
10 Most Common Corvette Problems of the Last 20 Years!
Joe Kucinski
5 MOST and 5 LEAST Popular Corvette Model Years in History!
Joe Kucinski
2027 Corvette Buyer's Guide: Everything You Need to Know!
Joe Kucinski
10 Things C8 Corvette Owners Hate (But Won't Tell You)
Joe Kucinski
10 Best Corvettes Coming to Barrett-Jackson Palm Beach 2026!
Brett Foote
Every Corvette Grand Sport Explained! (C2, C4, C6, C7, & C8)
Joe Kucinski
Grand Sport & Grand Sport X Launch Alongside All-New 535hp LS6 V8!
Michael S. Palmer
5 Reasons Bad Drivers Crash & 5 Ways to Avoid a Costly Mistake!
Joe Kucinski
7 Bolt-On Upgrades From Extreme Online Store to Level Up Your C6 Corvette
Pouria Savadkouei
Team Owner
Joined: Jul 2012
Posts: 34,479
Likes: 531
From: Central PA. - - My AR15 identifies as a muzzleloader
I believe in the Beer Fairy
For something like a set of wheels you can get online with most any of the trucking companies and get a dimensional rate where you put the items on a pallet and take it to the terminal yourself, do not have them make a pick up, then ship it and have the other party go to the terminal and pick it up. You will save a bundle and you would be surprised at how inexpensively you can ship a pallet of goods. Go to yrc.com and check out yellow roadways pricing. You get on you can pay with a credit card, it's pretty simple. Thing is both you and the buyer have to go to a terminal to pick the item up or drop it off. If you want home delivery with liftgate, bend over.
Team Owner
Joined: Dec 1999
Posts: 174,312
Likes: 1,216
From: Here
Pilot of Beer Force 1
Tampa Regional Coordinator
CI 4-5-6-7-8 Veteran
Organizer St. Jude Fundraiser
I believe in the Beer Fairy
there are many variables from weight to size and destination....once you get over a certain length you get into the dimensional shipping which can really drive up the price.....I learned a lot over the past 2 years while parting out 2 cars
Safety Car
Joined: Jun 2017
Posts: 4,786
Likes: 425
From: North Georgia, USA
PayPal also offers discounted shipping rates (same as eBay)
https://www.paypal.com/shiplabel/create/
https://www.paypal.com/shiplabel/create/