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08-18-2017, 01:16 PM | #1 |
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Best/Cheapest way to ship a tail gate?
Is it even practical? I just checked Fed Ex and their lowest rate to a destination in my state was $122 !
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08-18-2017, 01:50 PM | #2 |
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Re: Best/Cheapest way to ship a tail gate?
I've had 2 shipped . One from Texas to Missouri about the same price. I used uni shippers both times.
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08-18-2017, 01:51 PM | #3 |
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Re: Best/Cheapest way to ship a tail gate?
That price seems reasonable, where is it shipping from and to.
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08-18-2017, 01:52 PM | #4 |
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Re: Best/Cheapest way to ship a tail gate?
I have used fedex as well
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08-18-2017, 01:53 PM | #5 |
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Re: Best/Cheapest way to ship a tail gate?
I will say this, some businesses have huge shipping discounts, a friend of mine let me use his and shipping cost on a dash went from $80 to $32 or so...
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08-18-2017, 01:57 PM | #6 |
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Re: Best/Cheapest way to ship a tail gate?
Ok then I will just say "Plus Shipping" and figure out a way to crate it or box it.
Now which link do I use to get the picture to show in the ad? http://i.imgur.com/8NoB4yc.jpg
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08-18-2017, 02:01 PM | #7 |
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Re: Best/Cheapest way to ship a tail gate?
Ups charges 10 percent or more extra if not fully encased in cardboard. I hear wrapping with a moving blanket and then wrapping in cardboard works well.
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08-18-2017, 03:04 PM | #8 |
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Re: Best/Cheapest way to ship a tail gate?
Thanks Randy500, good idea.
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08-18-2017, 03:57 PM | #9 |
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Re: Best/Cheapest way to ship a tail gate?
Greyhound is usually cheap on shipping large items, I've had a hood shipped to me via Greyhound.
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08-18-2017, 04:03 PM | #10 |
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Re: Best/Cheapest way to ship a tail gate?
If you need larger parts (tailgates ect.)check summit racing for the part as they ship for free.
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08-18-2017, 05:08 PM | #11 |
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Re: Best/Cheapest way to ship a tail gate?
Recently I have used Fastenal and it seemed to be about half of Fed Ex and UPS.
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08-18-2017, 06:06 PM | #12 |
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Re: Best/Cheapest way to ship a tail gate?
Greyhound and fastenal work well. 1x4 frame with 1/4" osb screwed on both sides would make a strong box. I know it's a hassle.
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