mustangdmurder

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I have some extra parts that I would like to sell but everyone is that is interested is out of state. When I calculate shipping costs (for a bumpercover) it comes out at like $150 just for shipping. There are guys on here selling and shipping bumpercovers for less than that. So how do you guys ship them so cheaply?

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Have you tries USPS? They are generally much cheaper than UPS. For instance, I sold a stock TBI air cleaner, and UPS wanted $50. I went to USPS, and they charged $12 so long as I boxed it already.

majobis

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Anything oversized is going to be limited and expensive. Plus, you need to find appropriate sized/protective packaging. When it comes to USPS, the more room it will require in the mail truck, the more expensive it will be. UPS stores better accommodate but getting them to package it up adds to your cost. Something like a bumper cover or similarly sized is better off, in my opinion, being sold on your local Craigslist sites.

antares57

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I got both my fender and bumper cover through Greyhound. I think each was about $50. Both came through without a hitch.

mustangdmurder

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I have had them on craigslist for months but everyone that contacts me is either a scammer or is just a joker (messages you but then never returns an email).

mustangdmurder

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I will look into that.

mantaguy

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I was ordering a front bumper cover and it was coming from I think S.C and the shipping was $38.00 and I had gotten a new fender from California and the shipping was free,try to figure that one out

mustangdmurder

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I wonder if they just took care of shipping for you.

mantaguy

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No,I got the fender off of ebay and shipping was included and the box is like 18"X30"X72" it's huge.

mustangdmurder

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Holy crap I need a box like that for my bumpercovers. haha Where do you even get a box that size?

mantaguy

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I haven't the faintest idea,I know you can buy boxes bulk fron a place called Uline.

mustangdmurder

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I gotta get me one of those.

mantaguy

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Buy a fender

mustangdmurder

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Or I could just buy another Camaro to put my spare parts on. haha

stealtht/a

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I ship a lot of Firebird bumper covers.
First you need a shipping account with UPS or FedEx. List rates are too high, you get a lower rate w an account.
Second, you need boxes Exactly the right size. The bumper covers are right at the size where if the box is slightly too big you go up to the next much more expensive size category. I make my own from boxes I get from a local body shop. Collision repair places always have tons of boxes they received with hoods doors and bumpers in them.
Front bumper boxes are 14x16x66
Rear are 14x14x66 w/ out gfx, 14x16x66 with gfx

Many people sell these bumpers without knowing how expensive they are to ship and end up making nothing. Some sellers just figure it into a higher selling price. Some large sellers have such big shipping discounts they Don't really care, just all goes under shipping expenses.

Pm me if you have any questions.

mustangdmurder

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Thanks there is a guy craigslist with a bunch of Camaro parts and he says he is will to trade so hopefully I can trade them for the parts I need.