posted on February 16, 2003 03:52:15 PM new
I Have a stupid shipping question.What is the cheapest way to mail 23lbs of Wallpaper?Can it be shipped Media mail? It's paper lol
posted on February 16, 2003 04:24:38 PM new
Thanks for helping revvassago...there are 10 rolls ...I want to list them as a lot deal...just makes life easier.They were given to me so I have no money in them...but I don't want a huge shipping price it cuts your bids down so much...nice high dollar stuff too.
6 rolls are the same ...27 inches long
the other 4 are 20.5 inches long
posted on February 16, 2003 05:56:33 PM new
Just a guesstimate, but I would say that UPS Ground would be your best bet. Assuming that you could keep the package to the dimensions of 27in X 24in X 24in, UPS Ground would be $61.20, while USPS Parcel Post would be $120.72.
I can't see any way this could be shipped without killing the buyer on shipping.
Even if you shipped individually, in 10 shipments, you would be looking at approx. $90.00 shipping. ($8.55 X 10)
posted on February 16, 2003 05:59:03 PM new
I have found fedex ground to be very reasonable and have had no problems with delivery. If you go to their website fedex.com you can put your info in and get the shipping rate.
posted on February 16, 2003 07:06:35 PM new
fed exp is a big liar.
make sure you check residential and some residential requires more fee and then comes fuel cost.
posted on February 17, 2003 09:23:06 AM new
FedEx Ground charges for 25 lbs.,(Have to figure something for the packing) would be less than $20.00 anywhere in the continental US, Alaska & Hawaii are not included. This includers charge for home delivery of $1.15. & fuel surcharge.
posted on February 17, 2003 02:40:33 PM newFedEx Ground charges for 25 lbs.,(Have to figure something for the packing) would be less than $20.00 anywhere in the continental US
This would most certainly be an oversize package, so charges would be much higher. The cheapest I found was $35.07 for a 27X24X24 package on FedEx.
posted on February 17, 2003 03:58:33 PM new
My FX Ground tallied 32.13 for 27x24x24 @ 25 lbs, 100.00 value. I didn't go into my FedEx account, just used the home page but don't think it would be different...plus, I'm not certain if the 1.15 residential & .08 fuel were included. I calculate my fixed FX shipping amounts from my (TN) zip to Seattle for all pkgs. I got the same amount, 32.13, using NY to WA. I ship FedEx Ground ea week with perfect track record (so far)...fast shipping, no problems, no breakage, great prices.
Sanmar, you've used FX longer than I. How did you total 20.00? Did you add pkg dimensions?
posted on February 17, 2003 04:29:44 PM new
Check out greyhound bus lines also. I have send a few parcels with them. The only thing is that the buyer has to pick it up.
Just put your stuff in a box, size etc.. then see what the charge will be.
posted on February 17, 2003 07:59:05 PM new
I am using my FedEx Rate chart. I have an account with FedEx & they send me rate info, as wll as a Zone chart. I used Zone 8 with 25 #. I don't see any problem with over sized pkg. I also considered home delivery (extra $1.15) plus I addede for fuel surcharge. According to my calculations, This the maximum charge in the contigous states.
posted on February 17, 2003 08:24:45 PM new
If the length + girth is over 84" then there is a 30 lb minimum charge. Most of the shipping companies use that size. If it is over 108" then they go to the 50 lb minimum rate. (UPS goes to 70 lb rate)
If you can get the box size under 108" (l+g) then the price will be a lot lower.
[ edited by sapington on Feb 17, 2003 08:45 PM ]
posted on February 18, 2003 11:25:46 AM new
Just wanted to add my 2 Cents. Greyhound (as someone already posted) is a good alternative to the Big Three. I buy and sell some really odd shaped and big packages (car parts) and Greyhound is great. The only hassel is having to go to the terminal.
If you start using Greyhound, make it clear in your terms the buyer has to go to the terminal, and if there isn't one near them, alternatives arrangements ($$$) will have to be made.
