[Fred Kiehl]

On Sept 30th Greyhound stopped shipping parcels. Just though everyone should know.

I believe the next best choice is FEDEX. It will be a lot more expensive.

 

[96 Black]

On Sept 30th Greyhound stopped shipping parcels. Just though everyone should know.

I believe the next best choice is FEDEX. It will be a lot more expensive.

And spekk-takk-yuu-lar-lar-ly more destructive. Ask me how I (have way too many pics to show how I) know.

 

[blueallie]

And spekk-takk-yuu-lar-lar-ly more destructive. Ask me how I (have way too many pics to show how I) know.

I hate fedex!

 

[Fred Kiehl]

FEDEX is far superior to UPS. The parts must be boxed for FEDEX, and that takes time and resources. I have never had a problem with FEDEX.

 

[shakenfake]

Never had an issue with Fedex either. Have a business account with them.

How large are we talking here? Engine large or bumper large?

 

[Fred Kiehl]

Any large sheet metal part, e.g. wheelhouse.

 

[SSandman]

Does Fastenal still do store to store shipping? Used them once for a trans, it was insanely cheap but then tried to use them again after the pandemic and they said they didn't do it anymore, not sure if it was just temporarily or what.

I have a hard time selling anything larger since there are no greyhounds here and UPS/FED EX charges insane amounts to ship anything large. Combined with the fact that most retailers offer free shipping, say you buy a crossmember for $200 with free shipping from summit. End up trying to sell it for half price which is a steal but UPS quotes you $100 in shipping (not even an exaggeration). Who the hell is going to buy it used from you for the same price as new?

 

[Fix Until Broke]

We all pay for the "free shipping" - the major shipping companies (UPS, FexEx, etc) charge the major retailers fractions of what we pay to ship the same item. What cost you and I $20 to ship (about the lowest cost to ship anything these days) will cost a major retailer ~$5 or less to ship the same item.

 

[shakenfake]

Fastenal still does it yes I have gotten a few quotes this year from them.

 

[Sinister]

Good tip on Fastenal, we do business with them at work so I will have to ask them about it.

 

[blueallie]

FEDEX is far superior to UPS. The parts must be boxed for FEDEX, and that takes time and resources. I have never had a problem with FEDEX.

Must be a regional thing. The fedex hub near me destroys packages. Only issue I’ve had with ups, is being late. If it’s a really large item, I’ll have it shipped to work. Commercial is far cheaper.

 

[Fred Kiehl]

Either shipper is cheaper if you ship to a business.

 

[eze415]

i used uship shipping door panel sets and upper dashes. it beat greyhound the one time i used it but to a bit for the bids to come in at the price i liked.

 

[SSandman]

We all pay for the "free shipping" - the major shipping companies (UPS, FexEx, etc) charge the major retailers fractions of what we pay to ship the same item. What cost you and I $20 to ship (about the lowest cost to ship anything these days) will cost a major retailer ~$5 or less to ship the same item.

Exactly, shipping prices used to be far more reasonable before we started seeing most major companies offering free shipping. People blamed it on gas prices or what not, but I think the real jump in pricing came about with the widespread adoption of "free shipping" Just another way to give major corporations record profits.. Free shipping takes a huge chunk out of the the used products market and puts it in the hands of retailers. Almost not worth selling some used stuff anymore unless you can sell it locally, and we're not just talking huge freight parts here . Even relatively small things are costing $100+ to ship.

Kind of reminds me of the car sales market. I definitely think auto makers are building cars intentionally to be difficult and expensive to maintain/repair in order to keep people buying and leasing new cars. Combine that with them offering longer and longer term payment plans to make it more "affordable" and you gradually change your average consumer from someone who bought a new car every 10 years into someone who buys/leases a new car every 3-4.

 

[Fred Kiehl]

Kind of reminds me of the car sales market. I definitely think auto makers are building cars intentionally to be difficult and expensive to maintain/repair in order to keep people buying and leasing new cars. Combine that with them offering longer and longer term payment plans to make it more "affordable" and you gradually change your average consumer from someone who bought a new car every 10 years into someone who buys/leases a new car every 3-4.

Since the late 50s cars have been designed to last about 5 years, especially in the rust belt. The interiors fall apart, and many small parts break, or fall off. It is called planned obsolescence. That is why they change the design in some part each year.

 

[jetfire88]

I have used Fastenal with great results. Of course, you need to have a store near you, but they are generally available They do like the items well packed, but I have sent 4 rims shrink-wrapped to a pallet and they had no issues and they arrived as sent.
They have trucks traversing the US delivering parts to their stores, and excess space is used for customer shipments.
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[mubinkhan]

If you're like me and relied on their services, this might come as a bit of a shock. But fear not, there are other options out there. Unfortunately, as mentioned, they might come at a higher cost. Before you go ahead and choose a new shipping service, I wanted to remind you to be cautious and aware of car shipping scams. I recently read an article that taught me to be careful with shipping services and to watch out for car shipping scams, and I wanted to share it with you all. It's always better to do your research and go with a reputable company to avoid falling victim to these scams.