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Title: Best way to ship large parts?
Post by: Turin on May 22, 2016, 07:48:20 PM

I'm selling off some larger parts, (saddle bags fuel tanks.) What's the best way to ship stuff like that?

Title: Re: Best way to ship large parts?
Post by: twowings on May 22, 2016, 08:05:35 PM

Greyhound used to have some pretty good rates...don't know if they still do that...

Title: Re: Best way to ship large parts?
Post by: oldbike54 on May 22, 2016, 08:08:31 PM

Quote from: twowings on May 22, 2016, 08:05:35 PM

Greyhound used to have some pretty good rates...don't know if they still do that...

  :1: Check there first .

 Dusty

Title: Re: Best way to ship large parts?
Post by: rodekyll on May 22, 2016, 08:11:27 PM

Best way is local pickup.  If you're selling, next best way is to leave it up to the buyer.  Air freight is surprisingly inexpensive, and postal service can be a good deal for odd shapes and oversizes.  I se the greyhound busses towing those parcel trailers a lot on the open highways, so I know they do it too.

The fuel tank can be problematic for anyone what with fumes and all.  Take care to clean it out and describe it simply as "a tank" unless asked more specifically.  Any that I have had shipped were scrubbed out really well or so old and shelf-aged that they didn't smell like anything anymore.

Title: Re: Best way to ship large parts?
Post by: fotoguzzi on May 22, 2016, 08:15:08 PM

I once shipped a tonti frame via greyhound, Mpls to Wyoming.. took 2 week.. went to Chicago, Kansas City and Utah then to Evanston Wy..

so FedEx is worth the price.

Title: Re: Best way to ship large parts?
Post by: charlie b on May 22, 2016, 08:20:31 PM

Figure out the size and weight of the box, then go to each of the services and you can get a price before choosing.

We have had the best luck with US postal service for the size and weight of boxes we ship.  UPS damaged too many packages for us.  FedEx was more expensive for same delivery time.

Title: Re: Best way to ship large parts?
Post by: fotoguzzi on May 22, 2016, 08:28:41 PM

if you need insurance coverage from USPS be sure to take pics of the item before and the packaging as you send it.. without documents USPS will deny your claim..BTDT

Title: Re: Best way to ship large parts?
Post by: EldoMike on May 22, 2016, 08:57:50 PM

Fastenal store to store...Google it...

Title: Re: Best way to ship large parts?
Post by: leafman60 on May 22, 2016, 09:10:47 PM

I have shipped many of those type items by USPS.

I used to use UPS but USPS is much cheaper and service just as good from my experience.

Title: Re: Best way to ship large parts?
Post by: John Ulrich on May 22, 2016, 09:40:55 PM

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