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Luvlegs · 08-01-2007, 02:28 PM

Shipped a '67 grill to a fellow about one full state away - the box was about 68" long, by such and such - UPS would have been over $94!!! - so, having limited time, limited shippers in the vicinity and my own fuel cost to drive around, I headed to the post office - they aren't set up for big stuff but up to a certain size, they will take it. OVER $40 in "Oversize-Parcel" fees PLUS the shipping (it was over $55 to ship it!).

I could have searched around for a bus station, DHL, etc, etc, but time (considerable loss of income by the minute) and fuel were also a consideration.

If you get someone to ship you something like this (or anything else "hefty" for that matter), be grateful, it's not cheap and for the most part, a pain in the butt.

Sorry for the rant but just had to throw it out there.

herb101 · 08-01-2007, 02:58 PM

DHL has always treated me right on the larger packages. When parting out a 79 Scout a couple years ago, UPS wanted $128 to ship a Scout fender - DHL did it for $56. May not be enough to get you to ship again, but it's worth a look.

Herb

**Green Machine** · 08-01-2007, 03:11 PM

I feel your pain, I am getting ready to ship a 1970 grill out. If you keep the package size tight around the grill, you may just sneak in under the really painful shipping of over $100. Lot of time spent trying to find the best shipping deal. I'm going to insure it for plenty so if they damage it they will pay.

Brad · 08-01-2007, 03:18 PM

I would love nothing more than to have the time and ability to ship some of our West coast, rust free sheet metal to you guys in the midwest or East, but I can't afford to take my time to package it up and arrange for shipping, only to discover the individual no longer wants it due to the cost of shipping- AAAAAAAAAAAARRRRRRRRRRRGGGGGGGGGG!!!!!

GREASEMONKEY72 · 08-01-2007, 03:23 PM

yea i almost had a 72 inner/outer grill and bumper for $100, that is till i found out the price of shipping and my dad said no

cdowns · 08-01-2007, 03:24 PM

my theory has been for many years if it wont fit in a flatrate box from the post office/ come pick it up

shifty · 08-01-2007, 03:28 PM

i've also had a ton of luck with DHL. i setup an online account with them and their shipping is usually 40-60% cheaper than UPS and FedEx and they have yet to break my stuff (whereas UPS and FedEx has had 4 claims and 5 rejected packages against them both combined in the last 2 years for me)

i always include shipping into my asking price. the most notable shipping experience i had was selling a prepped, painted steel roll pan for a 99-05 Sierra to a board member in mid-USA area (KY, i think?). had to custom make a box and send it out. it was around 4' long, 10" thick, 14" tall. crazy stuff. arrived undamaged, amazingly.

**Classic Heartbeat** · 08-01-2007, 03:35 PM

Just keep in mind when packaging large items into small boxes to save the shipping, that most times it will get dammaged. UPS will almost always reject the claim for insuficiant packaging. Large items cost big money to ship, and you need to keep that in mind when looking to buy both new or used parts. WES

69TowRig · 08-01-2007, 04:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Luvlegs

If you get someone to ship you something like this (or anything else "hefty" for that matter), be grateful, it's not cheap and for the most part, a pain in the butt.

I sold a '68 grille a couple months back on here, couldn't make it move so I offered to include the shipping (DHL Ground). I have a DHL account and ship regularly so I was thinking no big deal.

I lost $$ on the transaction, because the shipping cost a few dollars more than I sold it for. As it turned out, DHL slapped me with nearly a $50 surcharge because it shipped to a person's residential address, and there was the additional fee for that. I'm never including the shipping again.

Mt Man Chad · 08-01-2007, 04:09 PM

Shipped a 1970 GMC grill two weeks ago BIG BOX !!!!

Yep over $100 to go just a state away and plenty of supplies & time to box it up right!!!!!

UPS and damages = you will usually not get your cash back!

shifty · 08-01-2007, 04:15 PM

here's a secret: if you are shipping UPS, they cannot deny the claim if the box is packed by the people at the store. this may cost you a few xtra $$$'s for their box, time and stuffing, but it also fully insures you.

UPS has rejected every single claim i have ever made in which i packed my own box.

teeitup · 08-01-2007, 05:32 PM

I've been shipping DHL for over a year, there quote's are hardly ever right. Sometimes thay are off $5 or more, out of my pocket once I get the bill, but its still cheaper than UPS and Fed Ex. I have had 3 packages damaged by DHL, alot more with Fed Ex. Shipping prices are getting high for sure!!!!

Luvlegs · 08-01-2007, 05:37 PM

It's just dishearting to find or have a good deal and the shipping blows it out of the water. I don't have 50 members with driving distance of me with a ton of nice stuff to sell/buy at a good price (or any price for that matter). I also don't do the parts thing alot so it REALLY a pain to say "plus shipping" because then I have to go figure it out and then get back to the buyer, etc, etc.... (preaching to the choir here aren't I!).. hahaha (no wonder it took 6 minutes to sell - "shipped") anywhoo, had to vent.. I made a little money, he got a solid grill and the post office got some business.... everybody wins.... (I got 3rd).

RicksTrucks · 08-01-2007, 06:05 PM

We feel your pain. The last pair of stepside fenders I sold took a long time to cut the cardboard and tape them up so that I felt comfortable that they would make it back east in decent shape. Let alone just finding the right size of cardboard boxes to cut up. It was a sight watching me roll around in the living room floor with all of this cardboard and standing them in different positions to get all of the seams taped.

But I would rather do that for a board member, who appreciates getting good sheet metal, than an eBay'r that I don't really know and may not appreciate the efforts that went into getting their prize to them.

Longhorn Man · 08-01-2007, 06:22 PM

DHL will pick up at your house too.

2bits · 08-01-2007, 07:45 PM

I lived off eBay and craigs list for three months last year, man I got tired of packing boxes! I always packed it first and had it wheighed and measured before even listing so when the requests came in, it was easy to get a quote to them. You can't combine shipping that way, but after a couple of times of packing something that didn't sell, I wasn't worried about that.

On the UPS site there is a checkbox for residential and different options. I always chose residential. UPS was always good about claims to me.

USPS????

Nightmare...

I had good luck with shipping Greyhound, but I am sure that was just luck haha...

Dingfodgy · 08-01-2007, 11:27 PM

I've always had good luck w/ DHL. A while back I shipped an entire roof clip out of a '62 VW Ragtop from Portland to Eastern PA for 67 bucks! Whereas "Brown" wanted $158. I've sent out at least a dozen packages ranging from 5 lbs to 120 lbs via DHL without an issue. USPS is a joke and greyhound just doesn't sit well with me.

**special-K** · 08-02-2007, 05:55 AM

It`s known fact that grilles,although light in weight,are oversized and the shipping kills long distance sales.Guys on here that part trucks will always suggest pick-up on grilles.

67Fleet · 08-02-2007, 09:16 AM

Don't rule out shipping via motor freight (truck line) Especially if you work at a business or know someone that ships stuff regularly. Oftentimes it is cheaper to strap something to a pallet and ship that way.

67ChevyRedneck · 08-02-2007, 09:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Classic Heartbeat

UPS will almost always reject the claim for insuficiant packaging.

YES, THEY WILL!

Long story short I ended up splitting the cost of $70 worth of sway bar brackets and bushings with a board member (not their fault).

c-1072 · 08-02-2007, 12:41 PM

greyhound is cheap for sure used them quite often the only time they lost my package was when i shipped an 89 blazer transfercase

I think the guy just left it on the bus but i got my money back .
I dont know if i should say but i shipped like ten items with dhl and never once recieved a bill .I always said bill me never to get one ,go figure .

08-01-2007, 02:28 PM	#1
Luvlegs Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Smith Mountain Lake Virginia Posts: 1,537	I think I've shipped my first and last grill... Shipped a '67 grill to a fellow about one full state away - the box was about 68" long, by such and such - UPS would have been over $94!!! - so, having limited time, limited shippers in the vicinity and my own fuel cost to drive around, I headed to the post office - they aren't set up for big stuff but up to a certain size, they will take it. OVER $40 in "Oversize-Parcel" fees PLUS the shipping (it was over $55 to ship it!). I could have searched around for a bus station, DHL, etc, etc, but time (considerable loss of income by the minute) and fuel were also a consideration. If you get someone to ship you something like this (or anything else "hefty" for that matter), be grateful, it's not cheap and for the most part, a pain in the butt. Sorry for the rant but just had to throw it out there. __________________ "A cat will almost always blink when hit between the eyes with a ball peen hammer" (you don't always have to state the obvious) Wear your PPE! You can eat with false teeth but you can't see with a false eye. 1959 Studebaker Silverhawk 350/400 1972 C10 L6 3OTT 2005 F350 - Built - whew!

08-01-2007, 02:58 PM	#2
herb101 Used Register Join Date: May 2005 Location: Live Oak, TX Posts: 379	Re: I think I've shipped my first and last grill... DHL has always treated me right on the larger packages. When parting out a 79 Scout a couple years ago, UPS wanted $128 to ship a Scout fender - DHL did it for $56. May not be enough to get you to ship again, but it's worth a look. Herb

08-01-2007, 03:11 PM	#3
Green Machine Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Estherville, Iowa Posts: 3,371	Re: I think I've shipped my first and last grill... I feel your pain, I am getting ready to ship a 1970 grill out. If you keep the package size tight around the grill, you may just sneak in under the really painful shipping of over $100. Lot of time spent trying to find the best shipping deal. I'm going to insure it for plenty so if they damage it they will pay. __________________ 1968 C10 307 3spd Long Fleet ------ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=201103 1970 C10 305 Super T10 Long Fleet --- http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=202285 1971 C20 383 TH350 Dana Posi ----- http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=206894 2001 GMC Sierra 1500 C3 6.0

08-01-2007, 03:18 PM	#4
Brad Out of the carpool lane. Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: Clark Co, WA Posts: 5,673	Re: I think I've shipped my first and last grill... I would love nothing more than to have the time and ability to ship some of our West coast, rust free sheet metal to you guys in the midwest or East, but I can't afford to take my time to package it up and arrange for shipping, only to discover the individual no longer wants it due to the cost of shipping- AAAAAAAAAAAARRRRRRRRRRRGGGGGGGGGG!!!!! __________________ 1968 C-10 SWB, 5.7 Vortec/700R4/3.73 posi, Torch Red 1968 Camaro, 250/Powerglide, all original (No, I'm not gonna drop a 350 in it!...Jeez!) 2000 Honda VFR in the faster yellow! 2008 Husqvarna TE-610 1967 C-10 SWB 'Six Appeal'-Gone but not forgotten...

08-01-2007, 03:23 PM	#5
GREASEMONKEY72 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Bakersfield,CA Posts: 7,893	Re: I think I've shipped my first and last grill... yea i almost had a 72 inner/outer grill and bumper for $100, that is till i found out the price of shipping and my dad said no __________________ -steven Alte Seele S.S. "Allison" '72 C/10 LWB 350SB/TH350 - DD PITBULL IS NOT A CRIME

08-01-2007, 03:24 PM	#6
cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	Re: I think I've shipped my first and last grill... my theory has been for many years if it wont fit in a flatrate box from the post office/ come pick it up __________________ 71c-10 350/2004r/4:11 lowered3/4 longbed/dead by hurricane MEANING OF DEATH::::: SOMEBODY ELSE GETS YOUR STUFF DONT BELIEVE EVERYTHING YOU THINK TAKE MY ADVISE;I DON'T USE IT ANYWAY

08-01-2007, 03:28 PM	#7
shifty Questionable Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Atlanta Posts: 13,376	Re: I think I've shipped my first and last grill... i've also had a ton of luck with DHL. i setup an online account with them and their shipping is usually 40-60% cheaper than UPS and FedEx and they have yet to break my stuff (whereas UPS and FedEx has had 4 claims and 5 rejected packages against them both combined in the last 2 years for me) i always include shipping into my asking price. the most notable shipping experience i had was selling a prepped, painted steel roll pan for a 99-05 Sierra to a board member in mid-USA area (KY, i think?). had to custom make a box and send it out. it was around 4' long, 10" thick, 14" tall. crazy stuff. arrived undamaged, amazingly. __________________ If I've got anything up for grabs, it'll be here: 7-hole gauge cluster for a 67-72 p/u FREE (link) I can't check the forum daily. If I don't reply to you within 24 hours, drop me a PM! I'm (hopefully) still alive and will reply faster to a PM.

08-01-2007, 03:35 PM	#8
Classic Heartbeat Project Junkie! Fishing Poor!! Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Olympia,Wa. 98512 Posts: 10,770	Re: I think I've shipped my first and last grill... Just keep in mind when packaging large items into small boxes to save the shipping, that most times it will get dammaged. UPS will almost always reject the claim for insuficiant packaging. Large items cost big money to ship, and you need to keep that in mind when looking to buy both new or used parts. WES __________________ On-line catolog Classic Heartbeat Pickup Parts WEHEPP@comcast.net Call us Toll Free (888) 338-2502 Like Us on Facebook No appointment necessary. 72 BB Chevy Custom Deluxe / Custom Camper 67 I-6 (Soon to be 5.7 LS1) Panel 68 BB Chevy Short Bed 72 6.0 LQ9 Short Bed Chevy 4X4 Olympia's fastest growing truck parts supplier. Olympia's home for Wayward Chevys

08-01-2007, 04:09 PM	#10
Mt Man Chad Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Oakridge Oregon Posts: 1,865	Re: I think I've shipped my first and last grill... Shipped a 1970 GMC grill two weeks ago BIG BOX !!!! Yep over $100 to go just a state away and plenty of supplies & time to box it up right!!!!! UPS and damages = you will usually not get your cash back! __________________ 68 CST SWB - Gold/White 50th anniversary /TH350/Buddy Buckets/3.73 Posi/dogdish caps. 68 K10 Burb - Gold/White 327/SM465/NP205/3.73 "Daa Burb" build thread

08-01-2007, 04:15 PM	#11
shifty Questionable Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Atlanta Posts: 13,376	Re: I think I've shipped my first and last grill... here's a secret: if you are shipping UPS, they cannot deny the claim if the box is packed by the people at the store. this may cost you a few xtra $$$'s for their box, time and stuffing, but it also fully insures you. UPS has rejected every single claim i have ever made in which i packed my own box. __________________ If I've got anything up for grabs, it'll be here: 7-hole gauge cluster for a 67-72 p/u FREE (link) I can't check the forum daily. If I don't reply to you within 24 hours, drop me a PM! I'm (hopefully) still alive and will reply faster to a PM.

08-01-2007, 05:32 PM	#12
teeitup Just like to part out trucks!! Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Meriden, Ks-North of Topeka 10 miles Posts: 27,396	Re: I think I've shipped my first and last grill... I've been shipping DHL for over a year, there quote's are hardly ever right. Sometimes thay are off $5 or more, out of my pocket once I get the bill, but its still cheaper than UPS and Fed Ex. I have had 3 packages damaged by DHL, alot more with Fed Ex. Shipping prices are getting high for sure!!!! __________________ 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"

08-01-2007, 05:37 PM	#13
Luvlegs Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Smith Mountain Lake Virginia Posts: 1,537	Re: I think I've shipped my first and last grill... It's just dishearting to find or have a good deal and the shipping blows it out of the water. I don't have 50 members with driving distance of me with a ton of nice stuff to sell/buy at a good price (or any price for that matter). I also don't do the parts thing alot so it REALLY a pain to say "plus shipping" because then I have to go figure it out and then get back to the buyer, etc, etc.... (preaching to the choir here aren't I!).. hahaha (no wonder it took 6 minutes to sell - "shipped") anywhoo, had to vent.. I made a little money, he got a solid grill and the post office got some business.... everybody wins.... (I got 3rd). __________________ "A cat will almost always blink when hit between the eyes with a ball peen hammer" (you don't always have to state the obvious) Wear your PPE! You can eat with false teeth but you can't see with a false eye. 1959 Studebaker Silverhawk 350/400 1972 C10 L6 3OTT 2005 F350 - Built - whew!

08-01-2007, 06:05 PM	#14
RicksTrucks Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Claremore, OK 74017 Posts: 2,640	Re: I think I've shipped my first and last grill... We feel your pain. The last pair of stepside fenders I sold took a long time to cut the cardboard and tape them up so that I felt comfortable that they would make it back east in decent shape. Let alone just finding the right size of cardboard boxes to cut up. It was a sight watching me roll around in the living room floor with all of this cardboard and standing them in different positions to get all of the seams taped. But I would rather do that for a board member, who appreciates getting good sheet metal, than an eBay'r that I don't really know and may not appreciate the efforts that went into getting their prize to them. __________________ 68 Short Stepside C-10 69 SWB C-10 70 Flatbed C-20 70 LWB C-20 BB402 70 LWB C-10 CST 70 LWB C-10 CST 71 Short Stepside Cheyenne C-10 72 LWB C-10 72 Blazer 4x4 4spd 95 Jeep Cherokee 4x4

08-01-2007, 06:22 PM	#15
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Re: I think I've shipped my first and last grill... DHL will pick up at your house too.

08-01-2007, 07:45 PM	#16
2bits Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Dallas Posts: 504	Re: I think I've shipped my first and last grill... I lived off eBay and craigs list for three months last year, man I got tired of packing boxes! I always packed it first and had it wheighed and measured before even listing so when the requests came in, it was easy to get a quote to them. You can't combine shipping that way, but after a couple of times of packing something that didn't sell, I wasn't worried about that. On the UPS site there is a checkbox for residential and different options. I always chose residential. UPS was always good about claims to me. USPS???? Nightmare... I had good luck with shipping Greyhound, but I am sure that was just luck haha... __________________ _______________ Thomas '78 Silverado '74 Monte Carlo '47 Teardrop Trailer East Texas Classics Local Club



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08-01-2007, 11:27 PM	#17
Dingfodgy Lemme show you something!! Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: St.Helens, OR. Posts: 876	Re: I think I've shipped my first and last grill... I've always had good luck w/ DHL. A while back I shipped an entire roof clip out of a '62 VW Ragtop from Portland to Eastern PA for 67 bucks! Whereas "Brown" wanted $158. I've sent out at least a dozen packages ranging from 5 lbs to 120 lbs via DHL without an issue. USPS is a joke and greyhound just doesn't sit well with me. __________________ '67 CST-10 LWB ("Crusty") SOLD '67 GMC SWB ("Murdock") 2000 K1500 Suburban ("Betty") '95 BMW 325i ("Joy")

08-02-2007, 05:55 AM	#18
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08-02-2007, 09:16 AM	#19
67Fleet Outlandish Trends - FL Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Orlando Posts: 1,396	Re: I think I've shipped my first and last grill... Don't rule out shipping via motor freight (truck line) Especially if you work at a business or know someone that ships stuff regularly. Oftentimes it is cheaper to strap something to a pallet and ship that way. __________________ -Bret 67 short-fleet sold!

08-02-2007, 12:41 PM	#21
c-1072 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: rochester NY Posts: 777	Re: I think I've shipped my first and last grill... greyhound is cheap for sure used them quite often the only time they lost my package was when i shipped an 89 blazer transfercase I think the guy just left it on the bus but i got my money back . I dont know if i should say but i shipped like ten items with dhl and never once recieved a bill .I always said bill me never to get one ,go figure . Last edited by c-1072; 08-02-2007 at 12:42 PM.

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