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Slammed67 · 07-10-2002, 01:49 PM

What would be the cheapest method of shipping a fender from central Texas to Kansas City, MO? Parts vendors: How do you ship these items? I'm being told that it'll cost $100 to ship one fender, which I think is outrageous.

Thanks,

Jay

68 Suburban · 07-10-2002, 01:55 PM

Try Greyhound

junkyardjohn · 07-10-2002, 02:12 PM

I REALIZE YOU DON'T WANT TO SHIP USPS PRIORITY, THATS NOT AT ALL WHAT I'M TRYING TO SAY HERE. THE FIRST OF JULY, WHEN THE P.O. RAISED THE PRICE OF FIRST CLASS STAMPS FROM 34 TO 37 CENTS, THEY ALSO CHANGED THE WAY THEY CHARGE TO SHIP PACKAGES. NOW THEY GO BY POSTAL ZONES (LIKE UPS) & AS A RESULT, SOME OF THE PRICES HAVE GONE UP 400 %. I SHIPPED A PACKAGE THE OTHER DAY TO N.Y. FROM NV.. I SHIPPED AN IDENTICAL ONE TO THE SAME PLACE ON JUNE 23rd & IT COST $8.65 PRIORITY, ON JULY 6th IT WAS $21.85

WOW

Slammed67 · 07-10-2002, 02:23 PM

Yeah, that's true, but I can't see paying more for shipping than the fender costs itself! Hell, I could drive down to Texas a pick it up for the cost of a couple tanks of gas, but I don't have time for that. I've got a friend that used to work for UPS checking on it for me. I'll let ya know what I find out.

Jay

junkyardjohn · 07-10-2002, 02:38 PM

I SHIPPED ONE BY UPS A FEW MONTHS BACK, FROM NV. TO GA. & I THINK IT WAS $35. I JUST WRAPPED IT IN CARPET PADDING (3/4" FOAM RUBBER), & THEN WRAPPED IT IN CARDBOARD, & CALLED UPS FOR A "ONE TIME PICKUP"

70c10 · 07-10-2002, 03:15 PM

Hey John,
I bought a set of chrome CST retainers from you awhile back. That was slick the way you shipped them on the wooden strip!

junkyardjohn · 07-10-2002, 03:31 PM

THANKS -- WHEN I'M SHIPPING ANYTHING, I TRY TO MAKE IT AS IDIOT-PROOF ON THE HANDLERS AS POSSIBLE.:p

**68 Stepside** · 07-10-2002, 04:55 PM

68 Suburban wasn't joking. Greyhound can ship large items, and from what I hear, it's fairly reasonable. Give em a call.

TJ

Project1970 · 07-11-2002, 04:50 AM

I found that when I went to ship a computer case, FedEx ended up being the cheapest, cheaper than USPS or UPS by a large margin...

Yellow Cheyenne · 07-11-2002, 09:44 AM

I would guess that Project meant fed-ex ground. Just wanted to make sure you were checking with what would likely give the best rates. I've used fed-ex ground a lot and they do a great job. Another possibility is Greyhound Package Express. They can be reached at 800-739-5020 or at www.greyhound.com. And now I have 100 posts!!

XXL · 07-11-2002, 03:46 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Slammed67
I'm being told that it'll cost $100 to ship one fender, which I think is outrageous.

Unfortunately, the cost to ship is not related to the cost of the item... I used to sell rocks on Ebay (yes, rocks!

)... they went for around $1 per pound... + shipping, which was typically $1-3 per pound

However, the $100 sounds like they're planning to send it truck freight, which is basically $100 and up no matter what you send. Unfortunately, UPS and fenders don't get along. UPS owns a LOT of bent fenders and some UPS offices won't even accept them any more when they're wrapped in their standard cardboard skin. And, since UPS has at least 1 trained (that's questionable) monkey at each of their US hubs, you can practically guarantee your fender will look like a banana when you get it.

As a benchmark, I received via UPS Ground a pair of fenders last year that I paid $18 to ship. They were also shaped like a banana when I got them. Just yesterday I received 2 fenders, 2 doors, and a hood and the shipping bill was $93.07 (from NJ to MA, and it took 1 day).

Kenneth

Church · 07-11-2002, 05:20 PM

GREYHOUND!! They are very reasonable on large objects. I definately would try them first.

Blue68 · 07-11-2002, 05:31 PM

Sent a core support to Florida a few weeks ago on Greyhound. It was $40 where UPS wanted over $65. Granted, UPS will pick it up and deliver it to your door.

07-10-2002, 01:49 PM	#1
Slammed67 Progress = 0% Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Kansas City, MO Posts: 2,108	What is the cheapest shipping method? What would be the cheapest method of shipping a fender from central Texas to Kansas City, MO? Parts vendors: How do you ship these items? I'm being told that it'll cost $100 to ship one fender, which I think is outrageous. Thanks, Jay __________________ Jason - '67 GMC swb \| '57 Bel-Air 4dr hardtop \| '56 210 4dr Wagon \| 2000 GMC Sierra

07-10-2002, 01:55 PM	#2
68 Suburban Registered User Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: From Chicago, Live in Phoenix, AZ Posts: 6,802	Try Greyhound __________________ Just sitting here contemplating contemplation.

07-10-2002, 02:12 PM	#3
junkyardjohn Registered User Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: SOMERSET KY. Posts: 6,425	I REALIZE YOU DON'T WANT TO SHIP USPS PRIORITY, THATS NOT AT ALL WHAT I'M TRYING TO SAY HERE. THE FIRST OF JULY, WHEN THE P.O. RAISED THE PRICE OF FIRST CLASS STAMPS FROM 34 TO 37 CENTS, THEY ALSO CHANGED THE WAY THEY CHARGE TO SHIP PACKAGES. NOW THEY GO BY POSTAL ZONES (LIKE UPS) & AS A RESULT, SOME OF THE PRICES HAVE GONE UP 400 %. I SHIPPED A PACKAGE THE OTHER DAY TO N.Y. FROM NV.. I SHIPPED AN IDENTICAL ONE TO THE SAME PLACE ON JUNE 23rd & IT COST $8.65 PRIORITY, ON JULY 6th IT WAS $21.85 WOW __________________ junkyardjohn 69 1 TON TOW TRUCK // 84 4WD CUCV BLAZER// 85 1 TON 4WD STAKE TRUCK// 86 M1031 5/4 TON 4WD CUCV// ALOT OF OLD TRUCKS FOR ONE OLD MAN TO DRIVE. THERES ROOM FOR ALL OF GODS CREATURES RIGHT NEXT TO MY MASHED POTATOES// LIFE MEMBER OF P.E.T.A (PEOPLE EATING TASTY ANIMALS) DON'T RENT U-HAUL ALWAYS TELL THE TRUTH IT WILL AMAZE PART OF THE PEOPLE & ASTONISH THE REST

07-10-2002, 02:23 PM	#4
Slammed67 Progress = 0% Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Kansas City, MO Posts: 2,108	Yeah, that's true, but I can't see paying more for shipping than the fender costs itself! Hell, I could drive down to Texas a pick it up for the cost of a couple tanks of gas, but I don't have time for that. I've got a friend that used to work for UPS checking on it for me. I'll let ya know what I find out. Jay __________________ Jason - '67 GMC swb \| '57 Bel-Air 4dr hardtop \| '56 210 4dr Wagon \| 2000 GMC Sierra

07-10-2002, 02:38 PM	#5
junkyardjohn Registered User Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: SOMERSET KY. Posts: 6,425	I SHIPPED ONE BY UPS A FEW MONTHS BACK, FROM NV. TO GA. & I THINK IT WAS $35. I JUST WRAPPED IT IN CARPET PADDING (3/4" FOAM RUBBER), & THEN WRAPPED IT IN CARDBOARD, & CALLED UPS FOR A "ONE TIME PICKUP" __________________ junkyardjohn 69 1 TON TOW TRUCK // 84 4WD CUCV BLAZER// 85 1 TON 4WD STAKE TRUCK// 86 M1031 5/4 TON 4WD CUCV// ALOT OF OLD TRUCKS FOR ONE OLD MAN TO DRIVE. THERES ROOM FOR ALL OF GODS CREATURES RIGHT NEXT TO MY MASHED POTATOES// LIFE MEMBER OF P.E.T.A (PEOPLE EATING TASTY ANIMALS) DON'T RENT U-HAUL ALWAYS TELL THE TRUTH IT WILL AMAZE PART OF THE PEOPLE & ASTONISH THE REST

07-10-2002, 03:15 PM	#6
70c10 67-72 Addict! Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: The TAX State! Posts: 7,856	Hey John, I bought a set of chrome CST retainers from you awhile back. That was slick the way you shipped them on the wooden strip! __________________ Jim 1970 C/10 Fleetside w/Ghost Flames Lowered 4.5" front and 4" rear (Raked) 355/350 Turbo w/shift kit 10" Redneck Performance Verter w/2500 stall Hooker Super Comps part#2808-1 Performer RPM Air-Gap 12 Bolt w/3:73 gears- Eaton Posi Comp Cams XE262 with 1.6 Crane Energizers, Road Demon 625 and Brodix IK 180 heads

07-10-2002, 03:31 PM	#7
junkyardjohn Registered User Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: SOMERSET KY. Posts: 6,425	THANKS -- WHEN I'M SHIPPING ANYTHING, I TRY TO MAKE IT AS IDIOT-PROOF ON THE HANDLERS AS POSSIBLE.:p __________________ junkyardjohn 69 1 TON TOW TRUCK // 84 4WD CUCV BLAZER// 85 1 TON 4WD STAKE TRUCK// 86 M1031 5/4 TON 4WD CUCV// ALOT OF OLD TRUCKS FOR ONE OLD MAN TO DRIVE. THERES ROOM FOR ALL OF GODS CREATURES RIGHT NEXT TO MY MASHED POTATOES// LIFE MEMBER OF P.E.T.A (PEOPLE EATING TASTY ANIMALS) DON'T RENT U-HAUL ALWAYS TELL THE TRUTH IT WILL AMAZE PART OF THE PEOPLE & ASTONISH THE REST

07-10-2002, 04:55 PM	#8
68 Stepside huh? Join Date: May 2000 Location: Washington, Illinois Posts: 5,690	68 Suburban wasn't joking. Greyhound can ship large items, and from what I hear, it's fairly reasonable. Give em a call. TJ __________________ Someday when I'm lonely, Wishing you weren't so far away, Then I will remember Things we said today. RIP El Jay

07-11-2002, 04:50 AM	#9
Project1970 14.1 @ 96MPH Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Mesa, AZ Posts: 2,811	I found that when I went to ship a computer case, FedEx ended up being the cheapest, cheaper than USPS or UPS by a large margin... __________________ Project1970 - LS1 Swap Complete!

07-11-2002, 09:44 AM	#10
Yellow Cheyenne Registered User Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Eastern Kansas Posts: 488	I would guess that Project meant fed-ex ground. Just wanted to make sure you were checking with what would likely give the best rates. I've used fed-ex ground a lot and they do a great job. Another possibility is Greyhound Package Express. They can be reached at 800-739-5020 or at www.greyhound.com. And now I have 100 posts!! __________________ '72 Cheyenne. AC, PS, PB, Rear slider window, tilt. Light yellow (grapefruit yellow according to new sales literature from '72) '56 Chevy short step V-8 (My dad bought it new!!) '70 Olds 442 convertible '70 Olds Rallye 350

07-11-2002, 05:20 PM	#12
Church Carolina Classic Trucks Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: The South Posts: 792	GREYHOUND!! They are very reasonable on large objects. I definately would try them first. __________________

07-11-2002, 05:31 PM	#13
Blue68 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Frisco, Tx, USA Posts: 606	Sent a core support to Florida a few weeks ago on Greyhound. It was $40 where UPS wanted over $65. Granted, UPS will pick it up and deliver it to your door. __________________ http://home.comcast.net/~r.landrum/w...tos.html-.html '68 C-10 LWB, '98 Z-71 350 w/accessories (Serpentine), Edelbrock Performer, Edelbrock 1405 (600cfm) carb, GM HEI, CompCam Extreme 4x4 roller cam, Thorley Headers, Carter Electric Fuel Pump, Vintage Air, 700r4, 3.73, disc brakes and power steering upgrades.



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