Shipping methods

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Dale Stansbery

>If you do use UPS, be aware that when you ship something as large as your shelves, you may be into oversize packaging. It may only weigh 35 pounds, but depending on size, you could be charged for 70 pounds for Oversize 2, or even worse for a larger package. Check the UPS link for size limits.


UPS oversize packaging

Re: Shipping methods

Todd Hughes

>Over the years I guess I have shipped about 10 things using UPS and 4 of them were damaged including an expensive rifle which they ran over[tie tracks on the box] and even though it was insured had to fight them tooth and nail to get the money.Same time period have used the post office to ship probably 10 thousand items and had problims with maybe 5 or 6 of which only one was damaged which is pretty amazing....I have heard FedX is good for larger packagers but have no experance with them... I wouldn't use UPS to ship a rock across the street.I also get delievered to me quite often by the UPS stuff that is supposed to go to other addresses not even close to me, have tried calling them to report this and get no where.Luckly some of the stuff fit me and the rest became christmas presents. ........Todd

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John, NY

>I too would warn about UPS. I have no interest other than my wife used them to ship for the last 2 christmas seasons. The first season 2 out of 3 packages were damaged the second we paid $120 for 7 day delivery to Europe and they shipped it via USPS on a $25 stamp and it showed up in February, 2 months late. In either case they said that they weren't responsible...

I won't use them anymore.

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R.J.Whelan

>Greg ... I have used Mayflower, United Van Lines and Allied Van Lines. These are all household movers.

When you call them, tell them what you want shipped (size, weight), where you want it picked up, and where it's going and that you want it "blanket wrapped".

This method is neither fast or cheap, but the furniture does arrive undamaged.

The last thing I shipped (a few months ago via United) went from Mammoth Lakes, California to Seattle, Washington: it took ten days to transit and cost $105.

Hope this helps .... rj

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ScottS

>Have to admit, I've also had some bad luck using UPS. Seems to be especially likely when attempting to ship larger/heavier items. I'd be tempted to give FedEx Ground a try before relying on UPS...

Rj, how did you package it or did they

David E Whiting

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Re: Rj, how did you package it or did they

R.J.Whelan

>David ... they came to my shop, wrapped the table (15"W x 60"L x 34"H) in three furniture pads and put it on the truck.

On the other end they called the customer and set up a delivery day and approximate time and carried the table into the house and upwrapped it.

I've probably shipped 25-30 pieces this way over the past 20 years and have never had a problem (touch wood). The most I've paid was $175 for a coffee table to Boston (from LA); but that was several years ago.

Sometimes the piece ends up at a forwarding center and the customer has to either pick it up themselves or arrange for local delivery - you'll know if this is the case in advance.

I have crated furniture in the past, but blanket wrapping is more economical.

The slowest delivery time was five weeks .... rj

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Ernie Miller *Topeka

>I have been shipping alot of chairs Fed Ex they are about the onle people who ship larger items. They are also cheaper than UPS or USPS. the chairs are 35 lbs 32" high 24 wide and 25 deep. about $30 any where frome here in the middle of the country.