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68 Suburban · 06-10-2003, 06:18 PM

I am trying to get a grille shipped to someone in Indiana. I was quoted $123.71 from a UPS handler!!!!!!! This is crazy. Any ideas? Who has shipped a grille and what did it cost?

Here are the stats:

72x30x12 33 lbs.

Thanks

jewels. · 06-10-2003, 06:39 PM

if UPS is charging that much, i might give the post office a try.

sometimes if you talk with the postmaster in person, they will go out of their way to help you out --- sometimes ship it freight which can save a bundle.

i have shipped some large things, but not very heavy things. but it might be worth a shot. give them a ring on the phone and see what they say. who knows. just a suggestion.

good luck!
jewels.

Class of 69 · 06-10-2003, 07:24 PM

I had a complete 69 grill assembly shipped from WA to MN. Cost 43.50 via UPS. Are you declaring a high replacement cost? The dimension,and weight are the same as mine was. Can you ship it from your place of employment to the other party's, that may make a difference in cost also. I looked mine up on their web site...can't imagine why the handler would guess that high! Go to UPS.com, and get into the shipping estimater, and enter the data, it should give you an accurate cost.

68 Suburban · 06-10-2003, 07:31 PM

this is what it says when I try to run the price on my UPS account.

Package 1: Package exceeds the maximum size total constraints of 130 inches (length + girth, where girth is 2 x width plus 2 x height). (RAV: 1050)

bouncytruck · 06-10-2003, 07:33 PM

You could also try Greyhound. My parents shipped me a dresser for $89 and freight forward wanted over $200, moving company wanted over $300.

teeitup · 06-10-2003, 08:06 PM

I know Christopher shipping prices are killing me too. Hard to sell stuff when they charge so much. Randy

06-10-2003, 06:18 PM	#1
68 Suburban Registered User Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: From Chicago, Live in Phoenix, AZ Posts: 6,802	Shipping Grille from Phoenix to Indiana I am trying to get a grille shipped to someone in Indiana. I was quoted $123.71 from a UPS handler!!!!!!! This is crazy. Any ideas? Who has shipped a grille and what did it cost? Here are the stats: 72x30x12 33 lbs. Thanks __________________ Just sitting here contemplating contemplation.

06-10-2003, 06:39 PM	#2
jewels. Registered User Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Munster, IN Posts: 1,100	post office? if UPS is charging that much, i might give the post office a try. sometimes if you talk with the postmaster in person, they will go out of their way to help you out --- sometimes ship it freight which can save a bundle. i have shipped some large things, but not very heavy things. but it might be worth a shot. give them a ring on the phone and see what they say. who knows. just a suggestion. good luck! jewels. __________________ 68 C10 Red Step 350 my first child & main focus 58 3200 Apache LWB Step the upcoming project

06-10-2003, 07:24 PM	#3
Class of 69 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Stillwater MN Posts: 1,166	I had a complete 69 grill assembly shipped from WA to MN. Cost 43.50 via UPS. Are you declaring a high replacement cost? The dimension,and weight are the same as mine was. Can you ship it from your place of employment to the other party's, that may make a difference in cost also. I looked mine up on their web site...can't imagine why the handler would guess that high! Go to UPS.com, and get into the shipping estimater, and enter the data, it should give you an accurate cost. __________________ 69 GMC K10 ..some restoration required....still..

06-10-2003, 07:31 PM	#4
68 Suburban Registered User Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: From Chicago, Live in Phoenix, AZ Posts: 6,802	this is what it says when I try to run the price on my UPS account. Package 1: Package exceeds the maximum size total constraints of 130 inches (length + girth, where girth is 2 x width plus 2 x height). (RAV: 1050) __________________ Just sitting here contemplating contemplation.

06-10-2003, 07:33 PM	#5
bouncytruck SKINNY TIRES RULE! Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Bothell, WA Posts: 11,038	You could also try Greyhound. My parents shipped me a dresser for $89 and freight forward wanted over $200, moving company wanted over $300. __________________ bouncytruck 1972 K5 The Hauler 1994 K1500 Suburban The Daily2010 Kia Soul Wife's Ride2014 Fiat 500L

06-10-2003, 08:06 PM	#6
teeitup Just like to part out trucks!! Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Meriden, Ks-North of Topeka 10 miles Posts: 27,395	I know Christopher shipping prices are killing me too. Hard to sell stuff when they charge so much. Randy __________________ 67 Chev swb stepside 4x4 283 4 speed SOLD 72 blazer 4x4 4 speed Cheyenne 72 GMC swb 4x4 fleet 4 speed, original paint 1958 Cameo (one of 1405 built, it was my dads) 2020 chevy Apex 4x4 crew cab 1969 Z28 with the 302 1980 chevy swb 4x4 1964 chevell Malibu SS 1976 K20, sold new originally out of my dads chevy dealership Members that I've met, over 200 probably closer to 300 in the 12 years I've been on this site, everyone I met "It was a pleasure"



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