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Brown Green 06-01-2012 07:32:08 141.209.127.202 Report to Moderator	I'm selling a radiator from a 1946 JD A on eBay, but have never shipped something freight before. Could someone explain exactly how to do it, especially on which shipping companies are out there to use etc? I sure appreciate the help. [Reply]   [No Email]
5020s rock 06-01-2012 21:47:01 24.14.134.90 Report to Moderator	Re: Never shipped something freight before. in reply to Brown Green, 06-01-2012 07:32:08   i shipped a 4020 radiator in jan. to wi. i used ups,i cut 1/4 inch plywood to cover the faces and wrapped duct tape around it. got there and they were happy.   [Reply]  [No Email]
Kyrock 06-01-2012 20:21:16 74.139.36.117 Report to Moderator	Re: Never shipped something freight before. in reply to Brown Green, 06-01-2012 07:32:08   Contact your locsl post office, they will take bigger pieces than you might think..   [Reply]  [No Email]
algar 06-01-2012 17:56:46 66.33.245.3 Report to Moderator	Re: Never shipped something freight before. in reply to Brown Green, 06-01-2012 07:32:08   I have used Freightquote.com saved alot of money too.It will kind of walk you through it.Bolt it to pallet.   [Reply]  [No Email]
Kurt_JDB 06-01-2012 17:33:21 74.167.224.109 Report to Moderator	Re: Never shipped something freight before. in reply to Brown Green, 06-01-2012 07:32:08   I have heard that shipping stuff by Greyhound bus is pretty cheap... Kurt   [Reply]  [No Email]
Brown Green 06-01-2012 17:55:52 50.33.214.20 Report to Moderator	Re: Never shipped something freight before. in reply to Kurt_JDB, 06-01-2012 17:33:21   I just did a quick quote with Greyhound and it would have been almost exactly the same price as UPS, except you have to take it to a town with a bus terminal, and pick up from one if they don't have one in the town you're shipping to. Thanks for the info on it, I didn't realize they did it.   [Reply]  [No Email]
Ray 06-01-2012 13:14:10 71.50.232.77 Report to Moderator	Re: Never shipped something freight before. in reply to Brown Green, 06-01-2012 07:32:08   I've found fedex to be a lot cheaper than ups.I use osb board to box stuff up.The box itself can add several dollars to the shipping cost, so weigh everything before quoting a price.   [Reply]  [No Email]
jd dave 06-01-2012 09:29:15 67.84.193.90 Report to Moderator	Re: Never shipped something freight before. in reply to Brown Green, 06-01-2012 07:32:08   UPS is very good. Check their policy in regard to size and weight of the packed box. If the box is oversize or overweight for UPS to handle you can ship via common carrier (truck). Most trucking companies have terminals in major metropolitan areas where you can drop off items for outbound shipment, either prepaid or COD. Again check their policy. In either case the better you pack the box the better chance you have of having it delivered undamaged. I think a radiator should be within UPS regulations.   [Reply]  [No Email]
point3dave 06-01-2012 08:43:46 216.188.223.144 Report to Moderator	Re: Never shipped something freight before. in reply to Brown Green, 06-01-2012 07:32:08   I work for a guy that ships old tractor parts all over the world. UPS is fussy and expensive but good. Box it really good, because forklifts can do a lot of damage. Dave   [Reply]  [No Email]