squonk 41,016 #26 Posted March 22, 2014 Mike, why don't you pack it up yourself, then go to PayPal.com/shipnow and create a shipping label. I bet it will be cheaper. It was $24 to ship the seat. I bought a box because I have tried to find the right size box on these seats and you'd be surprised how hard they are to find where I work. so They hosed me on the box for 9. $35.00 to ship a seat really isn't all that bad to me. One stop and it was done with insurance and 3 day delivery. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shorts 182 #27 Posted March 22, 2014 UPS next day documents between Detroit and Utica NY, $40 for me to send, $15 to the investment co. they have an account and get the reduced rate. I live 5 miles from the Ups hub and have had it take 6 days for an overnite envelope to get here due to inclimate weather, 8" of snow, finally had them hold the envelope of documents and picked them up myself. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
groundhog47 347 #28 Posted March 23, 2014 Well, thanks all for the replies, I always strive to seek and offer best rates available that I can find to save my buyer some money. If neither of us cared it'd be easier to stop the leg/gas/car worry. Knowing these shippers whomever they end up pay out the nose for diesel I somewhat empathize, but I'll bet they could cut costs with improved loading and offering more than expedited shipping. Here we pay tax for out of state purchases which I exclude shipping but paypal still charges on total to seller (different gripe) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
groundhog47 347 #29 Posted March 27, 2014 Well thanks to friend pacer Bills internet search, finding Fastenal, and sharing, I was able to send a box and save a buyer some $$. It did take a tad longer than 24 hrs for reply, but went smoothly after received quote and agreed to ship. It prob is best with super heavy boxes/containers, but I am just overly tickled and pleased. Yeah, did some leg and phone work but now know the process and highly recommend. I did not egt through the USPS business rate stuff and feel wouldn't qualify anyway. I truly thank all who participated and discussed the various routes available. Man if could only "Beam me up/over Scotty", wow Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
groundhog47 347 #30 Posted April 9, 2014 Note: Fastenal delivered from store A to store B and notified shipment of parts arrived, @26lbs for $15 16"x16"x 10" box. Only hitch I paid for ship up front and other store charged my customer. After straightening out they said he was coming back in for refund. Moral: next time will get my "paid receipt" to cust via email or post. Thanks everyone for participating and thanks pacer Bill for bringing Fastenal shipping to light! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
