I Need To Ship An Electric Fireplace That Weighs 250 Lbs. And Measures 58″x54″. What’s The Best Way To Do It?
I need to ship an electric fireplace that weighs 250 lbs. and measures 58″x54″. What’s the best way to do it? What company should I use and how much will it cost me?
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September 29, 2009 @ 4:26 pm
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September 29, 2009 @ 5:13 pm
This is too heavy for UPS, so ship by truck. Call the trucking companies in your area and ask what it would cost. It depends on how far it is being shipped. If you are buying it new, the fireplace people can ship it for you for a fee. If it is used, you will need to crate it up so it doesn’t get broken, and if you can’t lift it, ask the trucking company how they will load it. You will not be bothering them, that is what they do for a living!
September 29, 2009 @ 6:29 pm
Look up freight companies in your local yellow pages.
The cost to palletize(sp) it and ship it varies completely based on distance. A good freight company will give you a free estimate. I just received a 450 lb joiner and the shipping cost was $59. That vendor does a lot of business with that shipper, so your cost will be higher.