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  • cdub101
    Forum Newbie
    • Jul 2007
    • 49
    #1

    Tool Shipping

    My FIL has offered to let us have his never used snow blower. No box or crate. We just need to ship it from St.Louis to PA. We are flying to STL for Christmas and need to arrange to ship it home. Does anybody have any thoughts on how to arrange shipping. Its a 24" 2-stage snowblower.

    Thanks
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    • crokett
      The Full Monte
      • Jan 2003
      • 10627
      • Mebane, NC, USA.
      • Ryobi BT3000
      #2
      You would probably have to get a freight carrier to ship it. I don't know if FedEx or UPS could handle something that large but you can call them. If they do most likely it would require delivery to their depot.

      What I would do is fly 1-way and rent a truck and drive it home. Either that or drive and tow it back on a trailer.
      David

      The chief cause of failure in this life is giving up what you want most for what you want at the moment.

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        • pack04
          Forum Newbie
          • Jul 2006
          • 12
          #3
          You could use a LTL carrier, like UPS Freight or a broker (C.H. Robinson). Google LTL carriers that service pickup and delivery areas.

          To prepare to ship, strongly secure the snowblower to a pallet. You could then build a crate that surrounds the snowblower or use industrial wrap and styrofoam to protect the levers/buttons. The lighter the pallet, the lower your cost.

          To get estimates you will need to know the approximate weight and shipping class. When comparing different carriers, make sure that the shipping classes are the same otherwise the chosen carrier may try to change the class and your end cost will be higher.

          The cost may be slightly higher for a residential delivery and they will charge more if you need a lift gate - try to get it delivered to a business or pick it up at the terminal. Depending on the carrier and more importantly the driver, they may charge around $50 to help unload.

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            • cdub101
              Forum Newbie
              • Jul 2007
              • 49
              #4
              Thanks. I went online and got a few quotes. A pretty wide range, $250-$500. Does this seem in line for any body who has done freight shipping? Free shipping from Amazon has skewed my reality...

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                • geopilot
                  Established Member
                  • Jan 2006
                  • 106
                  • Lexington, KY, USA.
                  #5
                  I've had great service from freightquote.com- worth a look-

                  http://www.freightquote.com/

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                    • steve-norrell
                      Veteran Member
                      • Apr 2006
                      • 1001
                      • The Great Land - Alaska
                      • BT3100-1
                      #6
                      Shipping costs can be a real PITA. Up here it is often cheaper to buy locally than to have something shipped. With an estimate of between $250 and $500 for shipping - - and then getting a used unit that is probably out of warranty, a new purchase may be more cost effective even if it cost more than $500 initially.

                      Assuming the unit is in good condition, and considering the weight and size of the snow blower PLUS the added weight and size of packaging, the suggestion of a one-way small truck rental makes a lot of sense.

                      Good luck, Steve

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