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Old 04-21-2014, 05:19 PM   #1
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Unhappy UPS wants $433 for shipping

Just got a quote of $433 to box, insure and ship a 40 rear fender from New England to Iowa. More than the fender itself! Any ideas how to get it here safely? Bus? FedEx? I know things are higher, but I need to start printing money to keep up with this.
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Old 04-21-2014, 05:27 PM   #2
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Bus is the way to go.
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Old 04-21-2014, 05:46 PM   #3
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Said it before & I'll say it again:

BusFreighter.com. It takes a bit of co-operation on buyer & seller but the most economical way to ship if it will fit.
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Old 04-21-2014, 06:04 PM   #4
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I don't mean to insult your intelligence, but have you tried to find one closer to home?
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Old 04-21-2014, 06:32 PM   #5
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How much of that is boxing it up? I shipped a '36 rear fender from Minnesota to California in the US Mail and it was under $100--I don't remember exactly. I packed it up myself using heavy cardboard and styrofoam. Rod
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Old 04-21-2014, 06:50 PM   #6
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I have shipped large things through Fed x and USPS, never had a problem, almost lost a fender I bought using greyhound, label fell off and it ended up in a lost and found warehouse, I had to go down and hunt around for it.
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Old 04-21-2014, 06:51 PM   #7
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I shipped a T10 4 speed transmission from Wis to Cali for 150.0 US mail!!
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Old 04-21-2014, 06:57 PM   #8
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I've used Grayhound for several fenders and they do it reasonable providing there is a terminal at both the shipping and receiving end near by. I just wrap in bubble wrap and then wrap in shrink wrap. If it's an early bulbuous fender I add some wood bracing to help hold the shape. Always have the address tagged to the fender itself as well as the outside of the package. Only damage has been some minor dings from handling.
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Old 04-21-2014, 07:02 PM   #9
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shipped many parts around the country and also received parts all shipped from greyhound takes a little longer but cant beat the price
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Old 04-21-2014, 07:06 PM   #10
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Willit Stop--the local dealer ran out of new 40 rear fenders some time ago. A guy has to take what he can get in this day and age. The UPS store that the seller got the shipping quote from wanted $111 just to box the dang thing. I suggested owner get a fender box from a body shop and send by bus, but you guys have given me some better ideas. Thank you for the inputs, appreciate all the knowledge and experience.

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Old 04-21-2014, 07:09 PM   #11
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Freight center .com is who I use I just sent a crate that weighed 200 pounds and measured 55 x 70 and 7 thick it cost 365 and 125 of it was insurance. The destination was Soho in NYC and I sent it from iowa
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Old 04-21-2014, 07:45 PM   #12
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Shipped a 40 Ford front fender by Greyhound from Tampa to Wyoming for under $100 and it got there in 4 days. Have used them several times since. Always happy endings.
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Old 04-21-2014, 08:00 PM   #13
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If you have a Fastenall around you, ask them. They do a lot of backhauling and their rates are a lot cheaper than UPS.

I just had a complete exhaust system sent to me. UPS was $140, Fastenal $80. Delivered to my door. Time wasn't bad either.
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Old 04-21-2014, 08:01 PM   #14
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Fedex is all ways less than UPS
 
Box it yourself (((if you can build a car you can build a box)))
Strange shapes cost more
Insuance is standard at fedex
If you start a account they charge less
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Old 04-21-2014, 09:37 PM   #15
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I sent a '36 Ford sedan rear fender from Rochester, NY to California (don't recall the city) by Greyhound bus for under $70.00 and it got there within a week with no damage.
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Old 04-21-2014, 09:39 PM   #16
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Shipped an o/t fender to a guy in Canada via Greyhound. He had to pick it up in Detroit due to all the issues with crossing the border but it was reasonable and got there with no issues or damage. Just shipped a big tuck gas tank from SoCal to Nebraska for $75.00 with Fastenal. Haven't heard from the buyer about the condition it arrived in but the USPS wanted $100.00 plus insurance to ship it. My local Fastenal didn't have a clue about shipping but they figured it out and the package got to its destination. A friend shipped a complete Model A motor with related parts in 2 boxes via Fastenal from SoCal to TX for $200.00 with $4,000.00 worth of insurance. Hope this helps.
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Old 04-22-2014, 05:48 AM   #17
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UPS = You poor sucker.
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Old 04-22-2014, 06:06 AM   #18
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I had to quickly ship Oregon to NY a large but very light package. Fedex wanted $270 for 2nd day air. Post office was $70 overnight....
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Old 04-22-2014, 06:47 AM   #19
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greyhound!!!!

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Old 04-22-2014, 08:33 AM   #20
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Last year shipped two 1936 fenders from Chicago to Sacramento for $110. Each fender had foam pipe wrap sleeves duct taped around the whole edge, then bubble wrap on the outside.
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Old 04-22-2014, 08:41 AM   #21
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If you are wanting to ship a rear fender of that vintage, check out the boxes at your local bicycle shop. Bike boxes are just the right size for shipping rear fenders. I got two '36 fenders shipped from California to Colorado and suggested to the seller to check it out. They worked great and shipping was only $40!
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Old 04-22-2014, 08:47 AM   #22
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I had to quickly ship Oregon to NY a large but very light package. Fedex wanted $270 for 2nd day air. Post office was $70 overnight....

And some people wonder why the Post Office is going broke.
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Old 04-22-2014, 09:24 AM   #23
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Grey Hound, ABF Freight or Old Dominion. All cheaper than UPS when it comes to oversized parts. You can clasisfy it as used car parts instead of a fenders to get a better price when it comes to motor freight. Rod
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Old 04-22-2014, 09:53 AM   #24
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Fed Ex. Purchased (2)'46 rear fenders from Iowa, from a seller here on the Barn. He packaged them - wrapped in foam and in wood box he made. The cost to northern Cal was around $80. Fed Ex picked up at his house, I picked up at the local Fed Ex warehouse. Did this all on line with the Fed Ex website. Easy. The seller in my case used a 1x2 wood frame with a plywood veener, thin stuff, that is all it takes. Used 1 1/2 inch screws to hold it together. This is easy stuff.
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Old 04-22-2014, 11:50 AM   #25
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Willit Stop--the local dealer ran out of new 40 PU rear fenders some time ago. So did all the other Ford dealers around these parts. A guy has to take what he can get in this day and age. Your entry wasn't helpful, but I understand everybody's got a comment. Anyway, the UPS store that the owner got the quote from wanted $111 just to box the dang thing. I suggested owner get a fender box from a body shop and send by bus, but you other guys have given me some better ideas. Thank you for the inputs, appreciate all the knowledge and experience.
Willit Stop had a very reasonable question considering your issue with a 40 rear fender(not pickup) which is what RPM initially stated. Probably many readers may wonder what the problem could likely be with such a common fender. As for not helping, "everybody's got a comment" is what we're here for. It is for RPM to help us out with a more accurate description. Many of us know how tough finding the pickup rear fenders can be. Been there: Fred A
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Old 04-22-2014, 12:03 PM   #26
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The Dog (Greyhound) is NOT for me. I had a firewall shipped from CA and it took 7 1/2 WEEKS to get to TN. I was told by The Dog to file a claim and they were about to pay it! It had more stickers on the box than most sailors duffle bags. I will never use Greyhound again!

I just shipped a rear model A fender to WI from TN with some other stuff in the box and it was $180 going FedEx; I under-guessed the weight.

I would consider FedEx. Some folks rave about Fastenal but I am not sure how that works.
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Old 04-22-2014, 12:57 PM   #27
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wga--glad to hear the fenders got there in great shape. They were super nice woodie fenders that I didn't want any risk of damage. I did spend quite a bit of time crating them and glad to hear that FedEx got the job done. Good luck on your wagon project.
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Old 04-22-2014, 12:58 PM   #28
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Fellas, think we have figured out an excellent way to ship my fender. Thanks to all
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Old 04-22-2014, 09:13 PM   #29
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You guys can always try fastenal's 3pl service. Because they have their own trucking system, they piggy back on their trucks with the open space. Was told it is pretty reasonable.
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Old 04-22-2014, 10:07 PM   #30
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I just paid 75 bucks to box and ship a Chevy artillery wheel thru ups ground from Atl Ga. to Cali. I about fell to the ground when the clerk told how much I owed. I only payed 16 bucks for it at the swap meet. Also a couple years ago I shipped a exterior sun visor that I created in wood on Greyhound right at a 100 bucks. This here hobby is expensive. Randy
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