ladyjewels2000
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posted on December 31, 2005 07:19:32 AM
I know they have a odd size limit which is something like 84x56x36 but I can't remember for sure what it is. Their information line drops the call and I need to do a large item quote? Anyone know?
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birgittaw
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posted on December 31, 2005 07:35:30 AM
That was easy:
The maximum weight per package is 100 pounds. The extreme measurements of length, width, and height shall not exceed 30" x 47" x 82".
http://www.shipgreyhound.com/faq/#packages_1
Note, I don't do clickable links in forums any more after a friend ended up somewhere she really really did not want to be.
B/
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mikes4x4andtruckrepair
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posted on December 31, 2005 02:57:59 PM
Hmm, never heard of Greyhound shipping 
I'm just woundering but why would you ship with them? Their delivery times look to be longer and their prices higher then DHL Ground shipping. Is there something I'm missing here?
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tOMWiii
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posted on December 31, 2005 03:05:57 PM
Their prices for extremely heavy items used to be very good compared to standard (FEDEX/UPS/DHL/SIIYCADIY) shippers...
 
As David Steinberg used to say to his dog:
"Booga, booga, booga..."
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tOMWiii
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posted on December 31, 2005 03:10:17 PM
For Example:
Ralphie wants to ship 100lbs of MONKEY PORN from JAX to BOSTON:
Origin:Jacksonville, FL
Destination: Boston, MA
Payment Method: Prepaid
Service Type: Standard
Nbr. of Pieces: 1
Total Weight: 100 pounds
Declared Value: $300.00
$86.00 seems pretty cheapo!
As David Steinberg used to say to his dog:
"Booga, booga, booga..."
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mikes4x4andtruckrepair
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posted on December 31, 2005 03:19:01 PM
$86.00 YIKES!!!!!!!!
Like I said, DHL's cheaper. Here's a quote for your above package using those city's with package dimensions of 30x30x30. Ground would be $51.51 and if you want them to pick it up at your house it's a additional $3.00.
Rates: Quote results
Below is an estimate of shipping chargesbased on the information you entered. Actual charges may vary. To begin shipping using the information you entered, select a shipping option and the "Ship Now" button.
Select service
Help
From:
32204
UNITED STATES
To:
Boston
02108
UNITED STATES
Package:†
Your Packaging
100 lbs
03 January, 2006
Shipping services
Arrival date and time
Estimated charges
DHL Next Day 12:00 pm Wednesday, Jan 04, 2006 by 12:00 PM $440.22
DHL Next Day 3:00 pm Wednesday, Jan 04, 2006 by 03:00 PM $440.22
DHL 2nd Day Service Thursday, Jan 05, 2006 by 05:00 PM $214.82
DHL Ground Service **Monday, Jan 09, 2006 by end of day $51.51
[ edited by mikes4x4andtruckrepair on Dec 31, 2005 03:21 PM ]
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birgittaw
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posted on December 31, 2005 03:26:59 PM
Greyhound is often the only option for a LARGE package that UPS et al won't take (although sometimes, if you go to UPS itself directly, you can ship larger than 132 combined inches).
I've shipped a full size iron bed from PA to Texas for $70. A steamer trunk went from SC to Chicago for $45. It's not the most convenient, but it does have its advantages.
B/
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mikes4x4andtruckrepair
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posted on December 31, 2005 03:42:51 PM
Not sure about UPS but DHL's size limit is 165 inch's combined. Their weight limit is 150 pounds for guarenteed day delivery and 200 pounds for non-guarenteed day delivery. I have found their size requirements flexible though if you call and ask. I have shipped exhaust pipes for heavy over the road truck/tractors that were close to 10 feet long and it was not a problem. Just taped some cardboard on the ends to cover sharp edges and applied shipping label directly to pipe. Shipped no problem.
[ edited by mikes4x4andtruckrepair on Dec 31, 2005 04:15 PM ]
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ladyjewels2000
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posted on January 1, 2006 08:09:25 AM
I do use DHL all the time for large items but I was hoping I could just drop this item in a 36" cube box and ship it Greyhound - but it won't work. It won't work with DHL either as they would charge over $400 to ship. \
I remember the first time I used DHL - I shipped 3 100 lb boxes (36 cubed) from Jax, Fl. to Calif for something like $65.00 each. That was when DHL had just merged with Airborne.
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mikes4x4andtruckrepair
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posted on January 1, 2006 05:11:48 PM
ladyjewels2000 - Over $400 ???? How are you shipping??? Next Day. I have shipped packages that size that were over 100 pounds from PA to CA and it was less than $100 for Ground service picked up at my house and shipped to a residential address and recently I might add. Dumb question, did you possibly put some wrong info in the shipping calculator on DHL when you did the shipping quote?
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ladyjewels2000
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posted on January 1, 2006 05:39:20 PM
I just did it again to check and if I put 36x36x36 in for 55 lbs from 32207 to 11205 - it doesn't offer Ground - and 2nd day is $415.00.
I don't think I'm doing anything wrong but you are welcome to try it and see what you get?
Thanks
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OhMsLucy
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posted on January 1, 2006 05:47:20 PM
I'm a little bit puzzled... Are you guys talking about Greyhound Freight or boxing up whatever it is and putting it on the bus?
I sent a computer, monitor, etc., to my nephew once. It was in a couple of really big heavy boxes and it didn't cost much at all. Didn't take long to reach him either. He went to the bus station and picked it up.
Maybe there are two ways of sending something Greyhound?
Okay, I'll get back to my Two Buck Chuck now! 
Hope all had a Happy New Year.
Lucy
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birgittaw
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posted on January 1, 2006 06:16:35 PM
At least I'm talking about taking it to Greyhound, and sending it in the baggage hold of a bus -- recipient picks up. I think what's messing up the OP is the 36" cube -- it's gotta fit inside the cargo hold and 36" is too high? What are you shipping -- something that won't come apart?
Since you are going pretty much up the coast and not across several states, a blanket wrap on a pallet by your friendly shipper may work and not break the bank. Check with one of those Pack and Ship places.
B/
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mikes4x4andtruckrepair
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posted on January 1, 2006 06:19:40 PM
ladyjewels2000 - I tried it and got the same thing. I called them and found out why. The package dimensions exceed the limit by a little. The size dimension limit is 165 combined inch's. example: 33 long x 33 high x 33 wide = 165 combined inch's. Your package at 36x36x36 comes up to 180 inch's. The measurement is the girth (distance all the way around) + the length. If you can fit it in a 33 inch cube or other box that comes in at 165 or less combined inch's you could ship via ground.
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ladyjewels2000
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posted on January 1, 2006 06:42:38 PM
I didn't think they were open today?
I have a big item & one of my 36 cube boxes left but I guess I'll have to make do.
Thanks for trying to help, Mike.
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myoldtoy
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posted on January 1, 2006 07:06:16 PM
UPS purchased Overnite transportation and now offers tl/ltl services for the 48 states. tariff is pricey - i just shipped 151-lbs, non palletized shipment to zip 60655[chicago] from 30446.. cost $218.00 for 2 day service... pricey, but still cheaper[with less service] than cratersfreighters.
myoldtoy
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LtRay
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posted on January 2, 2006 06:21:59 AM
Which reminds me, Profe, how much did it cost to ship that couch? What service did you buyer use?
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mikes4x4andtruckrepair
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posted on January 2, 2006 11:35:16 AM
That's one thing I like about DHL, they alway's have customer service rep's available 24/7 365.
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