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Old 01-24-2020, 08:32 PM   #1
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Shipping grilles?

How many of you have shipped grilles, and what's the best way to do it?
I've got three I want to sell, but am hesitant because they're so bulky.
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Old 01-24-2020, 08:38 PM   #2
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Re: Shipping grilles?

You can use Grey Hound to ship
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Old 01-24-2020, 08:48 PM   #3
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No gray hound stations anywhere near me.
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Old 01-24-2020, 09:03 PM   #4
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Re: Shipping grilles?

Try this. It's for people with bulky stuff and shippers with open space-

https://www.uship.com/?r=2304&cmp=Go...SAAEgK4pfD_BwE
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Old 01-24-2020, 10:35 PM   #5
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Re: Shipping grilles?

IMO it's more about the packaging. I have bought four '64-'66 aluminum grills from forum members. Two of them were damaged in shipping due to insufficient packaging. The sellers told me I was SOL because they weren't responsible for what the shipper did. When packaging items to ship, you have to do so with the thought in mind that the people handling the package are trying to destroy it.
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Old 01-24-2020, 10:57 PM   #6
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Re: Shipping grilles?

I must agree. It is up to the seller to pack correctly. I usually overpack items I am shipping. I have shipped grilles, and to my knowledge no one has ever received a damaged grille. I have also received a set of fenders from someone here on the forum, and the packing was fantastic. I really appreciated his time and effort that he put into getting them to me. It's all about the packing!
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Old 01-24-2020, 11:48 PM   #7
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Crate them. No question. You just cannot rely on proper handling to make up for insufficient protection. if you can't build a crate, then perhaps a large concrete forming tube would work. Worth the cost for sure.
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Old 01-25-2020, 07:14 AM   #8
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Re: Shipping grilles?

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How many of you have shipped grilles, and what's the best way to do it?
I've got three I want to sell, but am hesitant because they're so bulky.
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Old 01-25-2020, 08:21 PM   #9
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Re: Shipping grilles?

Brad, I agree as have a couple of grills that would like to offer shipping but hesitant. I am considering of taking them to UPS and having them pack and ship.
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Old 01-25-2020, 09:18 PM   #10
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Aluminum grills I have them boxed up have customer pay for the extra, Steel grills I wrap in old carpet padding & wrap in shrink wrap never had a problem with that method.
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Old 01-26-2020, 11:08 AM   #11
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I bought a grille from someone on the site and they wrapped it up real good in Saran Wrap and put it in a cardboard box and it made it safely to me.
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