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leadfoot · Posted: Sat Jan 07, 2012 5:34 pm Post subject: Shipping from us international

Ive got a 951 rear underbody valance i need to get shipped out of portland oregon, due to the length restrictions for usps the want a gazillion dollars to ship it out, it measures 45"/46"L 15"H 20"W
Can anyone reccommend a shipping service that can do something this size cheaply, boat is fine too, time doesnt worry me
Any help asap would be appreciated
Cheers stu
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emoore924 · Joined: 13 Apr 2004 Posts: 2822

Shipping internationally can be a real pain, and **very** expensive.

Believe it or not, last time I went overseas, I think USPS was most cost effective and had the least paperwork. Good luck with it.

flosho · Posted: Sun Jan 08, 2012 2:13 am Post subject:

USPS international priority has like a maximum length of 60" on the longest dimension.

You'll probably end up paying ~$75 no matter what though..
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v8carreragts · Joined: 05 Sep 2003 Posts: 665 Location: Tucson, AZ

If you know someone that has a business account with UPS the charges are discounted a lot. At my work we just had a stainless cabinet that was in a box that was 22" x 30" x 44" and weighed 75 pounds shipped from our facility on Mexico to Chicago next day for $54.

2 yrs ago I used my work to ship a G31 transaxle from the UK to chicago anf the charge was $87.
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MikeJinCO · Posted: Sun Jan 08, 2012 4:43 am Post subject:

x2 to V8, it shouldn't have to be someone in US, someone you know in AU with an account. I tneeds to be fairly large as small timer me never got much of a discount. If delivery speed is not an issue getting to someones container is by far the cheapest. If you can find someone who imports alot from US they probably get containers, check with the major race car suppliers, ie the NASCAR like Holdens etc.
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Rasta Monsta · Joined: 12 Jul 2006 Posts: 11733 Location: PacNW

Shoot me a PM if there is anything I can do to help on this end.
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leadfoot · Posted: Sun Jan 08, 2012 2:27 pm Post subject:

Yeah thanks huys
Rasta sent you a pm too
Cheers
Stu
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924aussie · Posted: Sun Jan 08, 2012 11:25 pm Post subject:

Stu,

I am currently tracking a parcel from the UK to here Qld Aus via the US and they offer quotes from around the world.

http://www.interparcel.com/quote/

Alan
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leadfoot · Posted: Mon Jan 09, 2012 4:47 pm Post subject:

Perfect alan,
Rastas going to grab my parcel for me from the seller and i can do all the details when i leave tassie, kind of sporadic reception down here,
Doing a mini microbeer tour in amongst the forrest and national park walks...
Can highly reccomend the stark raven stout from seven sheds brewery
Cheers
Stu
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Tas931 · Posted: Thu Jan 12, 2012 5:15 pm Post subject:

wait your're in Tas....

leadfoot · Posted: Fri Jan 13, 2012 8:59 am Post subject:

Just flew out yesterday, in melb now,
Highly reccommend The Source restaurant at Moo Brew Mona
Stu
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Rasta Monsta · Joined: 12 Jul 2006 Posts: 11733 Location: PacNW

Got it. News via UPS is horrible ($800+), USPS slightly better if chopped into pieces. Might be better off having someone bring it on the plane.
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leadfoot · Posted: Fri Jan 13, 2012 4:28 pm Post subject:

Thanks Rasta, yep, was thinking of cutting the larger piece into two, unless you think 3 pieces is a better option,
Let me know what box dimensions you think you can cram it in to,
Cheers
Stu
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Rasta Monsta · Joined: 12 Jul 2006 Posts: 11733 Location: PacNW

I don't think it should be cut. It may have a fiberglass core as you said, but there is something foamy/squishy under the finish that will A) cut poorly and B) be very difficult to repair, IMO.

I would keep looking for "creative alternatives."
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