Re: [MBZ] Kaleb or anyone, a shipping question
On Sun, 4 Feb 2007, Harry Watkins wrote: Thanks John Was all of this UPS? It sounds like shipping a drive shaft without boxing is a go. Yep. Make sure to pad the ends of the flanges REALLY well. Maybe put them in wood blocks then pad that... but otherwise it should be OK. -j.
Re: [MBZ] Kaleb or anyone, a shipping question
On Sun, 4 Feb 2007, dave walton wrote: Stay away from DHL. when shipping bare parts. If you are in a position to negotiate a volume discount, DHL will give you the cheapest contract rates. They will also give you the most grief on a regular basis, however. FedEx is usually he next cheapest. UPS is unionized, but their driver productivity is the highest and complaints are the lowest. Then they havent been listening to peeps like me. UPS is great if it does not matter WHEN you get it. 90% of the time, I can plan on at least one day after the expected delivery date, even with blue. It does not matter if the item is shown as out for delivery... (Mis-scans do happen!).. calling the customer service line leads one to eventually realize that the folks there have a different view of reality than what you, or even the folks at the local UPS depot, have. They once lost a package (a server) went AWOL in san-fran for a couple weeks once, being shipped from oregon to maryland via ground... I have received spherical cardoard boxes, and have seen (more than once) an item marked delivered that was NOT delivered (it did show up on my doorstep sometime later that week, leading me to believe that someone dropped it at the wrong doorstep). I don't have any of these problems with Fedex. -j.
Re: [MBZ] Kaleb or anyone, a shipping question
Just slap a label on it, I use fedex, not sure if ups will take it without a box. Harry Watkins wrote: IIRC, in a thread about shipping parts, Kaleb said he shipped with just a tag, no boxing. Was that correct and was it UPS? I know I got a Ford gas tank with only enough cardboard for addresses, also wheels and tires. Thanks for any input. Harry ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK (2x) 91 300D 2.5 Turbo, 90 420SEL, 89 560SEL, 87 300SDL, 85 380SE 5.0 Euro, 84 190D 2.2, 81 240D, 76 240D, 76 300D, 72 250C, 69 250 http://www.okiebenz.com
[MBZ] Kaleb or anyone, a shipping question
IIRC, in a thread about shipping parts, Kaleb said he shipped with just a tag, no boxing. Was that correct and was it UPS? I know I got a Ford gas tank with only enough cardboard for addresses, also wheels and tires. Thanks for any input. Harry
Re: [MBZ] Kaleb or anyone, a shipping question
I rec'd a muffler via UPS which was taped and bubbled wrapper (mostly on the ends) and there were no problems that I know of. It must be something difficult to damage though so it won't have a box to absorb hits. What are you shipping? Larry T (67 MGB, 74 911, 78 240D, 91 300D) www.youroil.net for Oil Analysis and Weber Parts Test Results http://members.rennlist.com/oil PORSCHE POSTERS! youroil.net Weber Carb Info http://members.rennlist.com/webercarbs Porsche Road Test http://members.rennlist.com/roadtest/ . - Original Message - From: Harry Watkins [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Sunday, February 04, 2007 10:07 AM Subject: [MBZ] Kaleb or anyone, a shipping question IIRC, in a thread about shipping parts, Kaleb said he shipped with just a tag, no boxing. Was that correct and was it UPS? I know I got a Ford gas tank with only enough cardboard for addresses, also wheels and tires. Thanks for any input. Harry ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.411 / Virus Database: 268.17.22/666 - Release Date: 2/3/2007
Re: [MBZ] Kaleb or anyone, a shipping question
Maybe a drive shaft, I removed mine yesterday and the U joint has a cracked bearing cup. So if the two ends were wired together so as not to separate, it should go okay? Harry On 2/4/07, LarryT [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I rec'd a muffler via UPS which was taped and bubbled wrapper (mostly on the ends) and there were no problems that I know of. It must be something difficult to damage though so it won't have a box to absorb hits. What are you shipping? Larry T (67 MGB, 74 911, 78 240D, 91 300D) www.youroil.net for Oil Analysis and Weber Parts Test Results http://members.rennlist.com/oil PORSCHE POSTERS! youroil.net Weber Carb Info http://members.rennlist.com/webercarbs Porsche Road Test http://members.rennlist.com/roadtest/ . - Original Message - From: Harry Watkins [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Sunday, February 04, 2007 10:07 AM Subject: [MBZ] Kaleb or anyone, a shipping question IIRC, in a thread about shipping parts, Kaleb said he shipped with just a tag, no boxing. Was that correct and was it UPS? I know I got a Ford gas tank with only enough cardboard for addresses, also wheels and tires. Thanks for any input. Harry ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.411 / Virus Database: 268.17.22/666 - Release Date: 2/3/2007 ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Kaleb or anyone, a shipping question
On Sun, 4 Feb 2007, LarryT wrote: I rec'd a muffler via UPS which was taped and bubbled wrapper (mostly on the ends) and there were no problems that I know of. It must be something difficult to damage though so it won't have a box to absorb hits. I've gotten more than one this way; the ends wraped in the dense foam wrap and saran, then saran holding a tag on the muffler body. Heck, I've gotten complete exhausts this way. You need to make sure that the ends of the pipes arent deformed tho, this seems to happen sometimes. -.
Re: [MBZ] Kaleb or anyone, a shipping question
Thanks John Was all of this UPS? It sounds like shipping a drive shaft without boxing is a go. Harry On 2/4/07, John W. Reames III [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On Sun, 4 Feb 2007, LarryT wrote: I rec'd a muffler via UPS which was taped and bubbled wrapper (mostly on the ends) and there were no problems that I know of. It must be something difficult to damage though so it won't have a box to absorb hits. I've gotten more than one this way; the ends wraped in the dense foam wrap and saran, then saran holding a tag on the muffler body. Heck, I've gotten complete exhausts this way. You need to make sure that the ends of the pipes arent deformed tho, this seems to happen sometimes. -. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Kaleb or anyone, a shipping question
It is - you can ship just about any bulk item but they charge a little more. UPS has some rules that you must follow when attaching a shipping label. You can research on UPS.com or call your local office. Thanks, Tom Hargrave www.kegkits.com 256-656-1924 -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Harry Watkins Sent: Sunday, February 04, 2007 10:35 AM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] Kaleb or anyone, a shipping question Thanks John Was all of this UPS? It sounds like shipping a drive shaft without boxing is a go. Harry On 2/4/07, John W. Reames III [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On Sun, 4 Feb 2007, LarryT wrote: I rec'd a muffler via UPS which was taped and bubbled wrapper (mostly on the ends) and there were no problems that I know of. It must be something difficult to damage though so it won't have a box to absorb hits. I've gotten more than one this way; the ends wraped in the dense foam wrap and saran, then saran holding a tag on the muffler body. Heck, I've gotten complete exhausts this way. You need to make sure that the ends of the pipes arent deformed tho, this seems to happen sometimes. -. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Kaleb or anyone, a shipping question
Thanks Tom Here are the UPS guidelines for bare metal shipping. Packing: Please tape corrugated cardboard pieces to all sharp or protruding edges for protection. Cover the other surfaces of the item as needed. Labeling: Please tape your address label securely on the flattest surface of the item that you are shipping. Cover the entire label with clear tape.Do not use flying tags (tags that hang from the item that you are shipping). On 2/4/07, Tom Hargrave [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: It is - you can ship just about any bulk item but they charge a little more. UPS has some rules that you must follow when attaching a shipping label. You can research on UPS.com or call your local office. Thanks, Tom Hargrave www.kegkits.com 256-656-1924 -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Harry Watkins Sent: Sunday, February 04, 2007 10:35 AM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] Kaleb or anyone, a shipping question Thanks John Was all of this UPS? It sounds like shipping a drive shaft without boxing is a go. Harry On 2/4/07, John W. Reames III [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On Sun, 4 Feb 2007, LarryT wrote: I rec'd a muffler via UPS which was taped and bubbled wrapper (mostly on the ends) and there were no problems that I know of. It must be something difficult to damage though so it won't have a box to absorb hits. I've gotten more than one this way; the ends wraped in the dense foam wrap and saran, then saran holding a tag on the muffler body. Heck, I've gotten complete exhausts this way. You need to make sure that the ends of the pipes arent deformed tho, this seems to happen sometimes. -. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Kaleb or anyone, a shipping question
No problem. Thanks, Tom Hargrave www.kegkits.com 256-656-1924 -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Harry Watkins Sent: Sunday, February 04, 2007 11:00 AM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] Kaleb or anyone, a shipping question Thanks Tom Here are the UPS guidelines for bare metal shipping. Packing: Please tape corrugated cardboard pieces to all sharp or protruding edges for protection. Cover the other surfaces of the item as needed. Labeling: Please tape your address label securely on the flattest surface of the item that you are shipping. Cover the entire label with clear tape.Do not use flying tags (tags that hang from the item that you are shipping). On 2/4/07, Tom Hargrave [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: It is - you can ship just about any bulk item but they charge a little more. UPS has some rules that you must follow when attaching a shipping label. You can research on UPS.com or call your local office. Thanks, Tom Hargrave www.kegkits.com 256-656-1924 -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Harry Watkins Sent: Sunday, February 04, 2007 10:35 AM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] Kaleb or anyone, a shipping question Thanks John Was all of this UPS? It sounds like shipping a drive shaft without boxing is a go. Harry On 2/4/07, John W. Reames III [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On Sun, 4 Feb 2007, LarryT wrote: I rec'd a muffler via UPS which was taped and bubbled wrapper (mostly on the ends) and there were no problems that I know of. It must be something difficult to damage though so it won't have a box to absorb hits. I've gotten more than one this way; the ends wraped in the dense foam wrap and saran, then saran holding a tag on the muffler body. Heck, I've gotten complete exhausts this way. You need to make sure that the ends of the pipes arent deformed tho, this seems to happen sometimes. -. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Kaleb or anyone, a shipping question
Stay away from DHL. when shipping bare parts. If you are in a position to negotiate a volume discount, DHL will give you the cheapest contract rates. They will also give you the most grief on a regular basis, however. FedEx is usually he next cheapest. UPS is unionized, but their driver productivity is the highest and complaints are the lowest. At least that has been my experience. -Dave Walton On 2/4/07, Harry Watkins [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: IIRC, in a thread about shipping parts, Kaleb said he shipped with just a tag, no boxing. Was that correct and was it UPS? I know I got a Ford gas tank with only enough cardboard for addresses, also wheels and tires. Thanks for any input. Harry ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Kaleb or anyone, a shipping question
I missed the original ?I have shipped driveshafts in priority Mail tubes. They are free and work well. Tape 2 together if you need length. Mike - Original Message - From: Harry Watkins [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Sunday, February 04, 2007 11:35 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Kaleb or anyone, a shipping question Thanks John Was all of this UPS? It sounds like shipping a drive shaft without boxing is a go. Harry On 2/4/07, John W. Reames III [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On Sun, 4 Feb 2007, LarryT wrote: I rec'd a muffler via UPS which was taped and bubbled wrapper (mostly on the ends) and there were no problems that I know of. It must be something difficult to damage though so it won't have a box to absorb hits. I've gotten more than one this way; the ends wraped in the dense foam wrap and saran, then saran holding a tag on the muffler body. Heck, I've gotten complete exhausts this way. You need to make sure that the ends of the pipes arent deformed tho, this seems to happen sometimes. -. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Kaleb or anyone, a shipping question
Delivery Hopelessly Lost...I can go into detail if need be but I suggest staying away from them as well. Mike - Original Message - From: dave walton [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Sunday, February 04, 2007 1:04 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Kaleb or anyone, a shipping question Stay away from DHL. when shipping bare parts. If you are in a position to negotiate a volume discount, DHL will give you the cheapest contract rates. They will also give you the most grief on a regular basis, however. FedEx is usually he next cheapest. UPS is unionized, but their driver productivity is the highest and complaints are the lowest. At least that has been my experience. -Dave Walton On 2/4/07, Harry Watkins [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: IIRC, in a thread about shipping parts, Kaleb said he shipped with just a tag, no boxing. Was that correct and was it UPS? I know I got a Ford gas tank with only enough cardboard for addresses, also wheels and tires. Thanks for any input. Harry ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Kaleb or anyone, a shipping question
If the parts you talked of wiring together are completely seperate from the d'shaft you might want to consider boxing the extra pieces and ship on their own. If the pieces are still attached to the d'shaft and are just loose but not broken away from the D'shaft completely I suggest you wire them and bubble wrap with saran wrap them as Tom suggested so they don't move around. From looking at it and cursory examination it should appear to be one piece. Yes, UPS is what I've used for stuff like this. Also, I used Greyhound once to ship a fiberglas bumper from Va to Oregon - weighed about 20#s and cost around $30. Took 3 days to get there. I bought 3 wardrobe boxes on eBay for $45 shipping included - and taped two of the boxes together. The buyer paid for the big boxes and other stuff. Larry T (67 MGB, 74 911, 78 240D, 91 300D) www.youroil.net for Oil Analysis and Weber Parts Test Results http://members.rennlist.com/oil PORSCHE POSTERS! youroil.net Weber Carb Info http://members.rennlist.com/webercarbs Porsche Road Test http://members.rennlist.com/roadtest/ . - Original Message - From: Harry Watkins [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Sunday, February 04, 2007 11:35 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Kaleb or anyone, a shipping question Thanks John Was all of this UPS? It sounds like shipping a drive shaft without boxing is a go. Harry On 2/4/07, John W. Reames III [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On Sun, 4 Feb 2007, LarryT wrote: I rec'd a muffler via UPS which was taped and bubbled wrapper (mostly on the ends) and there were no problems that I know of. It must be something difficult to damage though so it won't have a box to absorb hits. I've gotten more than one this way; the ends wraped in the dense foam wrap and saran, then saran holding a tag on the muffler body. Heck, I've gotten complete exhausts this way. You need to make sure that the ends of the pipes arent deformed tho, this seems to happen sometimes. -. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.411 / Virus Database: 268.17.22/666 - Release Date: 2/3/2007
