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Dr.Fiero 
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Location: AB, Canada
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Posted: 26 Oct 2013 at 1:49pm |
Hey guys - I'm looking to pick up an attachment for the BT. It'll fit on a 48*48 pallet, and is about 200lbs.
It's near 44663 (Ohio), going to 98230 (WA). I've checked a few places, and have got OUTRAGEOUS rates of 650-750$!! The part is only $125. Not going to happen!
Anyone have any ideas? Anyone planning a trip across the country? ;)
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den/southern illinoi
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Posted: 26 Oct 2013 at 4:25pm |
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Try calling freightquote.com at 800-323-5441. They have always done a pretty good job saving on shipping. They are a broker and look for the lowest price. Den
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Own 5 720 garden tractors with associated equipment,1 620 garden tractor, 4 wheel 20
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Dr.Fiero
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Posted: 26 Oct 2013 at 6:03pm |
Thanks! Got a few rates - and by changing a few things here and there, got it down to a bit over 200. The real clincher was not doing residential p/u.
The guy is now going to take the unit apart, and see if he can get it into two smaller boxes that UPS will accept, and see how that works!
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ACmowerguy
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Posted: 26 Oct 2013 at 9:32pm |
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Seems like I've heard of someone using "U-Ship"
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AJ
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Posted: 27 Oct 2013 at 12:15pm |
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If using UPS he needs to keep the box under 70lbs each otherwise they charge you a lot of extra charges. Sent some parts to a guy a couple months ago. Figured out how to get it to weigh 69lbs and some change.
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Dr.Fiero
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Posted: 27 Oct 2013 at 12:44pm |
 AJ wrote:
If using UPS he needs to keep the box under 70lbs each |
Thanks - I'll pass that along to him!
I was playing with different weights and sizes using the online estimator, but I only went down to 70 lbs even! I'll try it again at 69.
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john(MI)
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Posted: 12 Nov 2013 at 8:29am |
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I recently shipped some parts and the USPS was cheaper.
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