Help with shipping a 7' box. CT to MS
12-27-2006 | 07:41 AM
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Help with shipping a 7' box. CT to MS
Anyone know the best way to ship a 70lb, 7'x2'x18" box (marine radar) from CT to Gulfport MS?
UPS can't do it, FedEx can't so I have been calling places like Roadway, yellow freight etc. I'm getting $300-$400 quotes. There must be a beter way. I sold my old radar to a guy & told him shipping would be around $150.
Any big ideas?
Thanks!
Dave
UPS can't do it, FedEx can't so I have been calling places like Roadway, yellow freight etc. I'm getting $300-$400 quotes. There must be a beter way. I sold my old radar to a guy & told him shipping would be around $150.
Any big ideas?
Thanks!
Dave
12-27-2006 | 07:59 AM
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Re: Help with shipping a 7' box. CT to MS
Forward Air is great. They are a trucking company with terminals at most major airports in the US. I've shipped many motorcycles with them. Very resonable.
www.forwarair.com
www.forwarair.com
12-27-2006 | 08:12 AM
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Re: Help with shipping a 7' box. CT to MS
Ah hah!! Thanks guys!! I tried Delta air cargo because I've shipped many outdrives in the past. They obviously told me after 9/11 they can't do it anymore. I'll try forward air.
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12-27-2006 | 08:44 AM
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Re: Help with shipping a 7' box. CT to MS
Originally Posted by waterspeed
Dave,
the real question is did you get the new radar yet?
the real question is did you get the new radar yet?
So how is your Cali vacation treating you duuuuude?
12-27-2006 | 08:48 AM
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Forward air is fantastic. I think that they even will do door to door now. Door to door is going to be a LOT more expensive. Are you trying to get quotes to drop off at residential or business? They do charge a LOT more to do residential and also if they need a lift gate. If the guy says that he can lift the 70 pound package then tell them that he has a loading dock as well as your place when you have it picked up. All that crap adds to the cost.
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12-27-2006 | 09:00 AM
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Wow! They quoted $117.00 but the closest airport is in Mobile ALabama. I called the guy & he said that Mobile is over an hour and a half away.
I'll try other air freight companies.
Thanks again
I'll try other air freight companies.
Thanks again
