You might consider ordering from Don Richmond ([EMAIL PROTECTED]). I
ordered a custom bent/cut wingrod from him a few months ago and got great
service and fast delivery.
Brett
At 12:01 PM 2/4/01 -0500, Bill Harris wrote:
>I've been wanting to order another wingrod from that supplier, but $8
shipping and insurance for a $10 rod has put me in the procrastination
mode. Need to contact an alternate source.
>
>When ordering, I usually ask about the company's preferred shipping and
give the appropriate address (PO Box or street address).
>
>UPS has gotten weird on large shipments. The last couple of times I've
ordered CF rods from California, the rods were packed in sched-40 PVC pipe
and arrived crumpled. Methinks that UPS has seen it's hayday...
>
>--Bill
>
>
>On Sun, 4 Feb 2001 09:42:38 -0700 Aerofoam <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>
>> >For what it is worth, shipping charges have gone up in the last month
>> >for several delivery companies. Not sure if there was a cheaper way
>> >in your case, but the $3-$5 shipping charge may be gone forever.
>> >
>> >- David
>> >
>> I disagree...It was a Rip-off...Could have been sent priority mail for
>> $3.25....My 2 cents brian
>
>UPS is now ridiculous for large shipments, Fed Ex 5 day ground is about 1/2
>the price. For someting like a wing rod, it could have gone for about $1.50
>through the regular mail. Anything larger than about 10oz. is more cost
>efficient to ship by priority mail.
>
> Mark Mech
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> www.aerofoam.com
>
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