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Manfred58sc Samba Member
Joined: October 05, 2009 Posts: 3382
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Posted: Mon Aug 09, 2021 8:15 pm Post subject: Re: Shipping Tricks and General Shipping Questions / Discussion |
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Greyhound update- as one would expect many routes were suspended when covid hit, some have come back but many are still at a fraction of what they were. Also I was informed only corporate stores are taking packages and the online locater is not accurate. Best bet is to call your local terminal to confirm destination acceptance. Also if you you go to drop off and there is no bus moving in that direction that day they no longer will hold packages on a "space available" basis. Rates have increased with the fuel surcharge almost doubling. Veterans Advantage card still provides 25% savings ( anyone can get one).
I've had real problems as of late, many terminals no longer answer the phone and there is literally no way to contact them to address problems (like freight being "stuck" for weeks at a location). Even the corporate phone tree will not connect you to a real person ( even though its offered in the menu). Most ticket purchases are online these days and terminal service has been reduced.
Use with caution and patience.
Also Fastenall has a weird "zone" demarcation between west and east , packages may not cross that line. Use is limited and greater packing requirements apply. _________________ Fat chick owner/operator |
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Tram Samba Socialist
Joined: May 02, 2003 Posts: 22728 Location: Still Feelin' the Bern- Once you've felt it you can't un- feel it.
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Posted: Fri Aug 13, 2021 11:15 pm Post subject: Re: Shipping Tricks and General Shipping Questions / Discussion |
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I've been super pleased with shipping larger parcels using "Parcel Monkey", and it's door to door if you want it to be.
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kreemoweet Samba Member
Joined: March 13, 2008 Posts: 3899 Location: Seattle, WA
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Posted: Thu Oct 14, 2021 6:59 pm Post subject: Re: Shipping Tricks and General Shipping Questions / Discussion |
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Commenting on EverettB's post above about USPS Regional Rate shipping:
That option will sometimes be offered on USPS's website "calculate a price" page, and sometimes not.
It's a mystery (to me at least) what determines if they offer to sell a RR label or not.
None of the post offices I've been in around Seattle stock those boxes. Ordering online is free, but can
take a VERY long time to show up, and in a few instances never did. _________________ '67 bug: seized by the authorities
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EverettB Administrator
Joined: April 11, 2000 Posts: 69824 Location: Phoenix Metro
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Posted: Thu Oct 14, 2021 7:21 pm Post subject: Re: Shipping Tricks and General Shipping Questions / Discussion |
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kreemoweet wrote: |
Ordering online is free, but can take a VERY long time to show up, and in a few instances never did. |
Agree on the online ordering of boxes - I regularly order little cubes and flat rate envelopes and always plan ahead as they take a while. _________________ How to Post Photos
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Wheelie Pete Samba Member
Joined: October 06, 2005 Posts: 517 Location: Detroit Rock City
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Posted: Fri Feb 04, 2022 8:00 am Post subject: Re: Shipping Tricks and General Shipping Questions / Discussion |
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I just shipped two sets of convertible doors out on a pallet. I used Central Transport for the first set. Worst experience ever. Don't ever use them. The next set was with Yellow Truck or Yellow Freight. This experience was super easy - all on line, way cheaper and easier than Central. Never use Central Transport for Pallet shipments. Yellow Freight cost $150 for two doors from detroit to LA. I highly recommend them. |
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TXHCBeetle Samba Member
Joined: October 07, 2021 Posts: 170 Location: Boerne, TX
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Posted: Wed Mar 02, 2022 1:53 pm Post subject: Re: Shipping Tricks and General Shipping Questions / Discussion |
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Wheelie Pete wrote: |
I just shipped two sets of convertible doors out on a pallet. I used Central Transport for the first set. Worst experience ever. Don't ever use them. The next set was with Yellow Truck or Yellow Freight. This experience was super easy - all on line, way cheaper and easier than Central. Never use Central Transport for Pallet shipments. Yellow Freight cost $150 for two doors from detroit to LA. I highly recommend them. |
I have to ship a hood and two fenders, would you ship those on a pallet via Yellow Truck? Is that the best option? Thanks
Edit: I'm playing around with their website, how on earth were you able to get that pallet shipped for only $150? _________________ In Progress:
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Wheelie Pete Samba Member
Joined: October 06, 2005 Posts: 517 Location: Detroit Rock City
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Posted: Sat Mar 19, 2022 2:50 pm Post subject: Re: Shipping Tricks and General Shipping Questions / Discussion |
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Gas went up so shipping may have gone up. I estimated 40lbs for the weight of the pallet. Detroit to LA |
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empiracer Samba Member
Joined: December 17, 2002 Posts: 1098 Location: Issaquah / Seattle, Wa.
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Posted: Fri Oct 14, 2022 7:10 pm Post subject: Re: Shipping Tricks and General Shipping Questions / Discussion |
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I just learned as of Sept 30 2022 greyhound no longer offers package shipping services , I’m trying to ship a fender to Ohio usps , ups and fedex are cost prohibited
Any recommendations , this certainly blows for buying and selling Bus middle seats! |
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Darla Samba Member
Joined: December 05, 2015 Posts: 1 Location: AZ
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Posted: Sat Jun 24, 2023 7:20 am Post subject: Re: Shipping Tricks and General Shipping Questions / Discussion |
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Searching high and low to find the class for shipping a VW engine. All shippers require the class number before generating a quote online. |
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Ian Samba Moderator
Joined: August 28, 2002 Posts: 4932 Location: 713
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Posted: Thu Dec 28, 2023 3:06 pm Post subject: Re: Shipping Tricks and General Shipping Questions / Discussion |
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Hi everyone, just wanted to report on several shipping situations which have occurred recently.
I shipped some tools to a buyer in Poland through Meest. They generate a UPS label that allows your package to be shipped to their warehouse in New Jersey and they forward it from there. When it got to Poland the local carrier took over. The package did not arrive so I called Meest, who called their representative in Poland, and the local carrier called the buyer. The package was located and delivered and all worked out very well. I was blown away by the customer service. Within 24 hours they had the package physically located, not just some story of delivered to such and such. The Ukrainian girls in New Jersey were top notch with customer service. Big respect to this company for helping out.
Also, I have been using a website called Pirate Ship to get good rates on shipping through UPS. The address is www.pirateship.com I also have been using Parcel Monkey, but their billing is now going through a UK subsidiary and my bank has been charging me an international transaction fee for every label, quite an inconvenience.
Hope every one is well and going to have a great New Year 2024. Cheers! _________________ All your Buses are belong to us.
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Wheelie Pete Samba Member
Joined: October 06, 2005 Posts: 517 Location: Detroit Rock City
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Posted: Wed Mar 27, 2024 6:46 pm Post subject: Re: Shipping Tricks and General Shipping Questions / Discussion |
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Same as above - I've also been using PIRATE SHIP. It's been amazing - they check all the carriers (ups, usps, fed ex, etc) find the cheapest one, give you a discount, and provide you with the label. All you have to do is drop it off at the appropriate store and leave. So easy and cheap. Works great. Highly recommend. |
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