Cheapest way to ship 1/12 miss bud??

[yogi]

hey guys, I found a boat on CL, and the seller has requested me to pay actual shipping, I was just wandering what the best route is and how much i could expect to pay without getting hosed....

[drwayne]

from where to where ?

[yogi]

From Muncie IN to Covington IN, only about 2 1/2 hours away from me

[yogi]

any input would be appreciated, I've never shipped a boat, only fourwheel parts and such and ups seemed to be the best, I just did'nt want to end up paying $35 when i could have only been paying $15 or $20

[dano1]

I work with shipping dept at work, ups is cheapest but fed-x handles packages better with care

[yogi]

I work with shipping dept at work, ups is cheapest but fed-x handles packages better with care

thanks for the input, don't like buying stuff off CL without seeing it in person but seemed like a decent guy to deal with, since I'm payin for the shipping I figured I'd better do sum homework...

[sailr]

NO! NOT UPS! They are very high priced. Use Fedex Ground! Fast, Safe, Cheap. That is how we ship everything too big to go priority mail. UPS could break an anvil I swear!

[dano1]

no! Not ups! They are very high priced. Use fedex ground! Fast, safe, cheap. That is how we ship everything too big to go priority mail. Ups could break an anvil i swear!

yes...thats true but ups is cheaper, thats what he is asking, i think it can vary also from state to state, ground is cheapest, heck....for no further than u two are, ya mabey should see if he will meet ya half way, that way you can look the boat over, my 3 cents

[yogi]

NO! NOT UPS! They are very high priced. Use Fedex Ground! Fast, Safe, Cheap. That is how we ship everything too big to go priority mail. UPS could break an anvil I swear!

Haha thanks for the input guys, definately willing to pay a few bucks more to make sure it arrives in-tack

[yogi]

yes...thats true but ups is cheaper, thats what he is asking, i think it can vary also from state to state, ground is cheapest, heck....for no further than u two are, ya mabey should see if he will meet ya half way, that way you can look the boat over, my 3 cents

Yea a road trip might be my best bet, supposed to be "like new never in the water" but I don't have alot to go off of, just some cell phone pics...

[dano1]

Good luck man, send some pics here when ya get her....everyones deserves a bud

[yogi]

Good luck man, send some pics here when ya get her....everyones deserves a bud

Heck yea!! thanks alot man

[JMSCARD]

NO! NOT UPS! They are very high priced. Use Fedex Ground! Fast, Safe, Cheap. That is how we ship everything too big to go priority mail. UPS could break an anvil I swear!

I totally agree on this.... UPS is terrible.... I actually try and ship usps if possible, I feel they take the best care of the packages.. imho... even if it costs a little more... fed ex is great too...

[roadrashracing]

I would just try to pick it up, you could get burned.

[yogi]

I would just try to pick it up, you could get burned.

Yea goin to indy tues, gonna try to arrange pick up Wow didn't realize UPS was that bad, personaly never had any trouble, but I don't noramally ship fragile items....good to know