What's the best way to mail a turbo?
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What's the best way to mail a turbo?
I have to send my stock turbo to New Jersey... Anybody with recommendations on the best/cheapest way?
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I've sent turbos via USPS Priority w/ insurance and delivery confirmation. Cheaper than FedEx and UPS (both of which are very capable of f*cking up the delivery as well).
Oh yeah, like Nolimit sez. In a box. There was some damage the last time I tried to send stuff in a paperbag.
Seriously, double box the turbo. Put the turbo in a plastic bag first to protect it from pieces of packing material and moisture.Find one box just a bit larger than the turbo and pack it w/ newspaper (I like to use the housing classifieds, people on the mainland get a kick out of some of the prices) and then put that box in a larger box with some foam peanuts. I also like to wrap the inner box well with reinforced tape (the one with the fiber/string in them). This can confuse the bar code readers that are used so I only use it on the inner box and regular packaging tape on the outer box.
Oh yeah, like Nolimit sez. In a box. There was some damage the last time I tried to send stuff in a paperbag.
Seriously, double box the turbo. Put the turbo in a plastic bag first to protect it from pieces of packing material and moisture.Find one box just a bit larger than the turbo and pack it w/ newspaper (I like to use the housing classifieds, people on the mainland get a kick out of some of the prices) and then put that box in a larger box with some foam peanuts. I also like to wrap the inner box well with reinforced tape (the one with the fiber/string in them). This can confuse the bar code readers that are used so I only use it on the inner box and regular packaging tape on the outer box.
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A big fuuucking slingshot will be more reliable and secure than OOPS(UPS) or FedHEx
I now use the USPS for everything.
OR Airborne Express. THey are fast and kick ***.
I now use the USPS for everything.
OR Airborne Express. THey are fast and kick ***.
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Sweet! Thanks for the tips on the packaging and the nod to USPS. 
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Thanks, Guys!
I sent the turbo yesterday. It weight 14lbs. (with a TON of packaging/insulation) and cost $31.45 to go priority to NJ with $200 worth of insurance on it and confirmed delivery. Not bad at all!
They said no guarantees but they believe it'll be 3-4 days in transit.
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I sent the turbo yesterday. It weight 14lbs. (with a TON of packaging/insulation) and cost $31.45 to go priority to NJ with $200 worth of insurance on it and confirmed delivery. Not bad at all!
They said no guarantees but they believe it'll be 3-4 days in transit.
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Re: What's the best way to mail a turbo?
Originally posted by IS2Scooby
I have to send my stock turbo to New Jersey... Anybody with recommendations on the best/cheapest way?
I have to send my stock turbo to New Jersey... Anybody with recommendations on the best/cheapest way?
I can get a deep discount at FED-EX give me a ring
224-6902.
Ooop to late, didn't see your last post.
I can get 75% off in shipping price at FedEx through my contacts.
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Re: Re: What's the best way to mail a turbo?
Originally posted by el jeffe
I can get a deep discount at FED-EX give me a ring
224-6902.
Ooop to late, didn't see your last post.
I can get 75% off in shipping price at FedEx through my contacts.
I can get a deep discount at FED-EX give me a ring
224-6902.
Ooop to late, didn't see your last post.
I can get 75% off in shipping price at FedEx through my contacts.
FedEX blows.
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Re: Re: What's the best way to mail a turbo?
Originally posted by el jeffe
I can get a deep discount at FED-EX give me a ring
224-6902.
Ooop to late, didn't see your last post.
I can get 75% off in shipping price at FedEx through my contacts.
I can get a deep discount at FED-EX give me a ring
224-6902.
Ooop to late, didn't see your last post.
I can get 75% off in shipping price at FedEx through my contacts.
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Well, as expected you all are right.
Fed Ex decided to drop by my house today (while I was home!) and instead of knocking or ringing the door bell to where I could hear it... They just hung a card on my door saying that they attempted delivery and they'll be back on Monday.
And there's no way to pick things up on saturday! What a bunch of **** smokers! GRRRR.
Guess I ain't puttin' my turbo in any time soon.
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Fed Ex decided to drop by my house today (while I was home!) and instead of knocking or ringing the door bell to where I could hear it... They just hung a card on my door saying that they attempted delivery and they'll be back on Monday.
And there's no way to pick things up on saturday! What a bunch of **** smokers! GRRRR.
Guess I ain't puttin' my turbo in any time soon.
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