Important Shipping and Packing Tips
Double-box your items and fill the space between the boxes with non-popping filler to keep the equipment tightly in place.
Use a reputable shipping company that has tracking and INSURANCE.
Don't skimp on packaging materials - a little extra money will ensure your items are well-protected during transit.
Your packages will be handled multiple times - package well to avoid damage. SHIPPERS THROW BOXES LIKE FOOTBALLS!
It can take weeks or even months to settle a claim with the shipping company - How much is your time worth?
GO OVERBOARD and package extremely well!
We recommend taking a video of it working before you package it. This will provide evidence of the item's condition in case you need to file a claim.
Please send the video to us so we can assist you with any potential issues.
THE UPS Store
Pack & Ship Guarantee
The UPS Store has packing/shipping services to help you.
Here are links to the UPS Store
UPS Pack & Ship Guarantee - https://www.theupsstore.com/about/pack-ship-guarantee
UPS Estimate Shipping Costs - https://www.theupsstore.com/tools/estimate-shipping-cost
Here is a link to UPS for their packaging tips: - https://www.ups.com/us/en/support/shipping-support/packaging-tips.page
FedEx Packaging and Shipping Tips
FedEx Packaging tips
USPS - PRIORITY MAIL - FLAT RATE BOX
The USPS has great prices for shipping smaller items. Flat rate postage and normally 2 day delivery service. USPS provides the boxes ranging in size from very small to large. There is a limit of 75 pounds. USPS boxes are very strong, but packaging is the key to protecting the equipment you are selling.
Here is the link to USPS https://www.usps.com/ship/priority-mail.htm.
For large shipments that are not going too far (like less than 500 miles) uship.com is a good option.
There are a lot of "mom and pop" small trucking operations that take pride in their work. They will offer bids on your job. It is an open marketplace.
FOR LARGE ITEMS THAT NEED EXTRA PROTECTION
If you have large items such as ultrasound, x-ray equipment, tables, or speciality equipment.
https://www.cratersandfreighters.com/