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01-17-2011, 09:51 AM
|  | Registered User | | Join Date: May 2003 Location: fall river , ma , usa | | | Shipping a Head to Hawaii.. Fedex, or USPS
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I just finished printing the Fedex receipt for a 26lb Head. $92.00, Holy Sh*T!! Mass to Hawaii..
Would USPS be less expensive???? 
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01-17-2011, 09:54 AM
| | | | Probably not, but it's worth shopping around.
The United States Postal Service might be your best bet.
I sent a bass in a hard shell touring case from Cambridge MA to Hawaii overnight via FedEx for about 250 bucks. It got there on time and in undamaged. |
01-17-2011, 10:03 AM
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USPS Express mail quoted me $61.00, are their quotes usually in the Ball Park???
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01-17-2011, 10:08 AM
|  | Registered User | | Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Brooklyn, NY | | | IMO and IME, USPS is THE way to go. I have had som many problems with UPS and FedEx in the past that I try to avoid them at lal costs.
My past experiences with USPS have been very good, low prices and packages always arrive on time if not early; and I used to live in Puerto Rico. |
01-17-2011, 10:13 AM
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Originally Posted by peekypoo  USPS Express mail quoted me $61.00, are their quotes usually in the Ball Park??? | IME yes, but whenever I actually go into to send an item it's been more expensive than the online quote.
In your case it seems USPS is the way to go. |
01-17-2011, 10:22 AM
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Thanks Gents, for the advice.... 
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01-17-2011, 10:33 AM
|  | Endorsing Curmudgeon: Mal's Kitchen Cruelties ... | | Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Columbia River Gorge | | | Ever tried an insurance recovery with USPS ? me - I'd go with Fedex. All shippers carry some risk. over time I've had to file claims with most of them - I've missed DHL but mostly as they aren't really in the states anymore... USPS is the only time I've gotten beat on a damage claim. I still use them but only where I know it's something they can't kill...
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01-17-2011, 10:37 AM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Phoenixville, Pa | | | I moved my family out here to Hawaii back in October. After looking at the prices for shipping I figured it'd be best just to leave my gear back home. Shipping prices are ridiculous these days. Good luck man.
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01-17-2011, 10:44 AM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Kaneohe,Hawaii | | | Yes,shipping to Hawaii is very expensive.But,both UPS & FedEx are able to ship via ground service to Hawaii.What they do is surface via either truck/train to Ca. and then put it on a plane.It may take a few more days but if the buyer is not in a rush for the item.It will save them a few bucks.
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01-17-2011, 03:31 PM
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I sold the Head for $165.00 shipped. With Fedex prices.. I should have donated it to a local school, and took a tax deduction.. 
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