Thread Number: 34379
/ Tag: Pre-1950 Vacuum Cleaners
Vacuum Shipping Help |
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Post# 372217   5/16/2017 at 14:07 (2,508 days old) by Vintagefox (California)   |   | |
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Hello Everyone,
I was wondering if someone could help me ship a machine out to friend. I'm planning on giving a friend out in Atlanta, Georgia a Hoover model 700, which was a duplicate within my collection. However I have never shipped a vacuum cleaner before and far east. (As I live in Southern California.) Now I am aware I have to keep in mind of some fragile pieces of the machine such as the wheels and heck even the rear flange. (Area where the bag ring seats against.) As I learned from a friend that received a machine back from Ohio with a bent flange, even when it was well wrapped. Also bracing the cord hooks on the handle so that mail carrier doesn't snap or bend them off. I kinda got a rough idea on placing the motor unit in one box with a ton of packing material and the handle in another box. Though the issue is where to find a long box for the handle to sit in. I know the risk of tubes so I'm avoiding those. Any idea on how to pack it up? And lastly what would the cost of shipping be in total for two separate packages. A rough estimate will do. I'll include zip codes if needed. Any help would be greatly appreciated. -Alex |
Post# 372219 , Reply# 1   5/16/2017 at 16:54 (2,508 days old) by toddk13 (Milwaukee, WI)   |   | |
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I had two 700's, and a 725 shipped to me in the last six months. Two of the three had smashed rear wheels. Those MUST be removed. Shipping charges were around $30 - $35 each for two boxes. |
Post# 372221 , Reply# 2   5/16/2017 at 17:13 (2,508 days old) by Vintagefox (California)   |   | |
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I'll make sure to remove them during shipping in that case. Possibly the front wheels as well just to be safe. That doesn't sound too bad and I plan on using USPS as they're much more gentle (well in my experience thus far.) with packages than UPS is. I don't have a FedEx nearby so that carrier is out of the question.
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Post# 372224 , Reply# 4   5/16/2017 at 17:55 (2,508 days old) by Vintagefox (California)   |   | |
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Post# 372225 , Reply# 5   5/16/2017 at 18:24 (2,508 days old) by ryan1994jeep (Georgia)   |   | |
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Post# 372228 , Reply# 6   5/16/2017 at 21:12 (2,508 days old) by KirbyKleanKarpet (Florida )   |   | |
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Ahh, UPS... How I loathe thee... |
Post# 372232 , Reply# 7   5/16/2017 at 21:33 (2,508 days old) by eurekaprince (Montreal, Canada)   |   | |
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Post# 372233 , Reply# 8   5/16/2017 at 21:50 (2,508 days old) by pr-21 (Middletown, OH)   |   | |
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I have had broken machines delivered, by UPS. I feel Fed Ex is better, but shipping will be costly as you need to get a larger box with tons of packing peanuts, styro foam packing pieces etc. Also place the machine inside a plastic bag before putting peanuts and packing in. I absolutely hate getting a machine that you have to dig peanuts out of the fan chamber, brush roll area, handle, etc. One more thing, take out insurance on it, so you don't end up having to refund the buyer and also be out the machine and shipping costs if damaged while in transit.
PR-21 Bud |
Post# 372243 , Reply# 10   5/17/2017 at 00:51 (2,508 days old) by Vintagefox (California)   |   | |
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Post# 372284 , Reply# 14   5/17/2017 at 18:05 (2,507 days old) by Dch112 (Concord, CA)   |   | |
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About 2 months ago I saw a UPS driver walk up to an iron gate to deliver a package. He rang the bell. When no one came to answer he threw the package over the iron gate. The gate was maybe about 8 feet high. |