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**special-K** · 04-21-2005, 07:22 AM

I haven`t sold on-line before.What are the websites to get zip to zip shipping costs?And,how do you go about getting the weight of a given part?

**JIMs70GMC** · 04-21-2005, 07:50 AM

I use ups.com or fedex.com as far as weight use a scale or ask the board.

Purs · 04-21-2005, 09:12 AM

small items and boxes usps.com, ups.com, fedex.com, bigger items goto freightquote.com and they get all the quotes from local truck companies for you.
If shipping wheels or wheels and tires I haven't found anyone that can touch FedEx Ground.

**special-K** · 04-21-2005, 03:13 PM

Thanks,I was wondering about getting weights,too.I see people coming right back with quotes,but how are they weighing so fast?What kind of scale would I use for big stuff?I have a`95 tilt column to ship,for instance.

*dtlilly* · 04-21-2005, 03:45 PM

I use a basic bathroom floor model. I weigh myself, then again with the part in my hands. Subtract the two, and I have a good base line to work with.

DHL is also shipping parts real cheap!

Don't forget about Greyhound freight service!!

I always have the part packaged the way I intend to sent, because box size and total weight make a difference.

bobs409 · 04-22-2005, 06:44 AM

I use a postal scale for light weight items (under 3 lbs) I found one at Walmart for $20. For larger items, I bought a digital bathroom scale that goes up to 300lbs Always add on for the box and packaging as mentioned.

I also have a cheapy hanging fishing scale but not terribly accurate.

**special-K** · 04-22-2005, 08:40 AM

Thanks,all.Never had a bathroom scale.Might help my wife watch her weight,too(that way,maybe she won`t ask that "lose-lose" question).

04-21-2005, 07:22 AM	#1
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Need Advise:Selling Parts Here I haven`t sold on-line before.What are the websites to get zip to zip shipping costs?And,how do you go about getting the weight of a given part? __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

04-21-2005, 07:50 AM	#2
JIMs70GMC user # 2756 Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Chesapeake, Virginia Posts: 4,612	I use ups.com or fedex.com as far as weight use a scale or ask the board. __________________ 1970 K25, 8' stepside bed 350/465/205 44 up front, 60 in the rear 4.10s rolling on 33" Dunlop MTs 1986 K5, 350/465/208 Dana 60/14 bolt from a cucv 36" Super Swampers TSL/SX 1983 K20 w/ CUCV axles, 350/700R4/208 sitting on 37" Goodyears 1986 M1031 6.2 diesel, TH400/NP205 locker in the rear and a LS in the front, all stock for now..... 1986 K30, 350/400/205 dana 60 and 14 bolt. I kept the drivetrain. Body/bad and chassis are gone. 1981 K30, 350/465/205 dana 60 and dually 14 bolt. Has a G80, and a flat bed. Going to replace the flat bed. 1985 K20, 350/400/208 10 bolt and SF 14 bolt. I wonder where I can find some 1 tons. Hmmmmm

04-21-2005, 09:12 AM	#3
Purs Got Big Block? Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: West Texas Posts: 1,510	small items and boxes usps.com, ups.com, fedex.com, bigger items goto freightquote.com and they get all the quotes from local truck companies for you. If shipping wheels or wheels and tires I haven't found anyone that can touch FedEx Ground. __________________ "Experience is what you get when you didn't get what you wanted."

04-21-2005, 03:13 PM	#4
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Thanks,I was wondering about getting weights,too.I see people coming right back with quotes,but how are they weighing so fast?What kind of scale would I use for big stuff?I have a`95 tilt column to ship,for instance. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

04-21-2005, 03:45 PM	#5
dtlilly Account Suspended Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Shadow of Lambeau Field Posts: 5,597	I use a basic bathroom floor model. I weigh myself, then again with the part in my hands. Subtract the two, and I have a good base line to work with. DHL is also shipping parts real cheap! Don't forget about Greyhound freight service!! I always have the part packaged the way I intend to sent, because box size and total weight make a difference. Last edited by dtlilly; 04-21-2005 at 03:45 PM.

04-22-2005, 06:44 AM	#6
bobs409 1969 Custom 30 wrecker Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Pottsville, Pa Posts: 2,611	I use a postal scale for light weight items (under 3 lbs) I found one at Walmart for $20. For larger items, I bought a digital bathroom scale that goes up to 300lbs Always add on for the box and packaging as mentioned. I also have a cheapy hanging fishing scale but not terribly accurate. __________________ Bob 63 Impala 283/PG/3.36 (under restoration) 66 Impala 327/PG/3.36 66 Chevelle SS 409/M22/3.55 69 Chevelle 307/PG/3.08 (future restoration) 69 C10 short stepside 454/TH350/3.73 69 Custom 30 tow truck 350/4 spd/4.10 (resto done, CRUISIN TIME!) 71 Cheyenne 20 fleetside 350/4 spd/4.10 71 Chevelle 6/PG/3.08 72 Chevelle 454/M21/4.10

04-22-2005, 08:40 AM	#7
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Thanks,all.Never had a bathroom scale.Might help my wife watch her weight,too(that way,maybe she won`t ask that "lose-lose" question). __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

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