Expensive Shipping?

parkercu · January 26th, 2006, 16:10

I have someone interested in my VSR-10 G-spec...im going to ship it with all of it, a rifle case and the original box,
I went to the post office today to get a quote on the shipping...he told me express post with insurance would run me around 120$..now i didn't have the rifle and stuff with me i gave him a rough estimate on the length, width and weight...now this seems a little steep to me.
has anyone else shipped out something around that size and weight with express post and gotten a price like that?

INCURSORI · January 26th, 2006, 16:11

From where to where? Approx dimensions? Weight?

Marco P.

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Originally Posted by parkercu

I have someone interested in my VSR-10 G-spec...im going to ship it with all of it, a rifle case and the original box,
I went to the post office today to get a quote on the shipping...he told me express post with insurance would run me around 120$..now i didn't have the rifle and stuff with me i gave him a rough estimate on the length, width and weight...now this seems a little steep to me.
has anyone else shipped out something around that size and weight with express post and gotten a price like that?

Dozer_01 · January 26th, 2006, 16:18

I shipped my GPEC to BC (I am in ontario). It had a scope/bipod anda 335mm suppressor on it, so i had to ship it in a new bigger, meaner box. IIRC it was about $50 to ship it. It weighed ~10pounds. Rifle case would range from $35-80 no prob. His estimate is about right. Shipping within the same province or to others really doesnt effect the price "that" much. Costs me roughly the same amount (maybe $10 more) to ship 30min from my place as it does to Alberta or so.

Skruface · January 26th, 2006, 17:23

There's no chance in hell it costs $120 to ship ANY airsoft gun anywhere in Canada expresspost, even a full-metal G3 in a full-sized double rifle case. They only way it could be that high if it was overnight shipping.

Insurance is someting like 60 cents per $100 value. Packing tape is $3.50. Wrapping paper is about $5, and a sheet of bubble wrap is another $5. I've shipped 4 guns since November, and the most expensive was $55, including packing materials. $500 insurance, signature required, and Expresspost.

Dozer_01 · January 26th, 2006, 17:28

If he is sending two packages its somewhat reasonable. If i paid $50 to ship my VSR to BC, add another box of equal size, thats $100 right there. Im not sure if its different if you tape that shit together and send it as one... meh. I would say about $75-100 fully insured MAX.

made Man · January 26th, 2006, 17:33

Height of the box adds a lot to the price.

odp · January 26th, 2006, 19:52

Don't bother getting a quote if you don't have the item in hand. They probably use the same estimator as the online version, which horribly inflates the prices. It shouldn't cost more than $40, insurance included, since the VSR is so light.

stev0__ · January 27th, 2006, 12:25

dude 120 that price is retarded i shipped my m700 from pei to bc which is a huge distance to ship and the m700 is bigger then the g-spec and it only cost me 45 shipped express so whoever is trying to sell you that shit is trying to fuck you im guessing

BC_K · January 27th, 2006, 12:43

I've sent quite a few AEG's across Canada and they've all cost around $40-60 to ship Xpresspost with full insurance.

This person is trying to rip you off by the sounds of it.

Iceman · January 27th, 2006, 14:09

most expensive i paid for a shipping fee was to BC, Xpress via Canadapost.

Gun was a M16 A2 Metal, with SP M203, 1 'nade, 1 Hicap, 1 8.4 2000 battery and a full bag of bb.

Cost me 70$ with signature and 1000$ ansurance.

120$ is a bit much... did you ask for next-day delivery?

DEA · January 27th, 2006, 14:56

That does seem high. I know Canada post has increased their prices on not just stamps, but packages as well, but there's no way the increase should be that high!

yanhchan · January 27th, 2006, 15:01

Go to another place to get a quote...

odp · January 27th, 2006, 15:21

Yeah, Canada Post did increase their prices. It used to cost me $17 for a prepaid huge bubble wrap Xpresspost National envelope - now it costs $20.

But as I said before, package it up and bring it to them to get a quote. If they don't have the item in hand, the estimate will be off - alot.

PTE. Pyle · January 28th, 2006, 02:24

i just baught an m700 overnight from ontario was 25 buck i think

Cortexburn · January 28th, 2006, 02:39

I've shipped hundreds of items, guns and parts. Gear..whatever. He is bending you over and sticking it to you for 120 shipping for a gun. Fully insured I'd say you shouldn't pay more then 40 dollars. I've shipped some pretty large and heavy AEG packages all over the country and the most I've paid was under 30 ( that was Xpress post with an extra 800 in insurance). 120 is ridiculous.

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January 26th, 2006, 16:10	#1
parkercu Trader rating Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Midland Area	Expensive Shipping? I have someone interested in my VSR-10 G-spec...im going to ship it with all of it, a rifle case and the original box, I went to the post office today to get a quote on the shipping...he told me express post with insurance would run me around 120$..now i didn't have the rifle and stuff with me i gave him a rough estimate on the length, width and weight...now this seems a little steep to me. has anyone else shipped out something around that size and weight with express post and gotten a price like that? __________________ When in doubt, empty a mag! While the wicked stand confounded, call me, with thy saints surrouned

January 26th, 2006, 17:33	#6
made Man Trader rating Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Vansterdam	Height of the box adds a lot to the price. __________________ You dont choose who you love, love chooses you; and that little fucking son of a bitch sticks itself to your face like the godless bloodsucking bastards in Alien and refuses to let go until it has drained your soul and left you an empty shell of a human being. I am worth $2,106,266.00 on HumanForSale.com <axel026> i need help please <^cell^> do you have an appointment? <axel026> im french <^cell^> i see... thats a terrible disorder

January 27th, 2006, 12:25	#8
stev0__ Trader rating Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Cornwall, PEI	dude 120 that price is retarded i shipped my m700 from pei to bc which is a huge distance to ship and the m700 is bigger then the g-spec and it only cost me 45 shipped express so whoever is trying to sell you that shit is trying to fuck you im guessing __________________ StevO :duke: :snipe:

January 26th, 2006, 16:18	#3
Dozer_01 Trader rating Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Ontario	I shipped my GPEC to BC (I am in ontario). It had a scope/bipod anda 335mm suppressor on it, so i had to ship it in a new bigger, meaner box. IIRC it was about $50 to ship it. It weighed ~10pounds. Rifle case would range from $35-80 no prob. His estimate is about right. Shipping within the same province or to others really doesnt effect the price "that" much. Costs me roughly the same amount (maybe $10 more) to ship 30min from my place as it does to Alberta or so.

January 26th, 2006, 17:28	#5
Dozer_01 Trader rating Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Ontario	If he is sending two packages its somewhat reasonable. If i paid $50 to ship my VSR to BC, add another box of equal size, thats $100 right there. Im not sure if its different if you tape that shit together and send it as one... meh. I would say about $75-100 fully insured MAX.

January 26th, 2006, 19:52	#7
odp Trader rating Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Vancouver	Don't bother getting a quote if you don't have the item in hand. They probably use the same estimator as the online version, which horribly inflates the prices. It shouldn't cost more than $40, insurance included, since the VSR is so light.

January 27th, 2006, 12:43	#9
BC_K Banned Trader rating Join Date: Mar 2004	I've sent quite a few AEG's across Canada and they've all cost around $40-60 to ship Xpresspost with full insurance. This person is trying to rip you off by the sounds of it.

January 27th, 2006, 14:09	#10
Iceman Trader rating Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Montreal, Quebec	most expensive i paid for a shipping fee was to BC, Xpress via Canadapost. Gun was a M16 A2 Metal, with SP M203, 1 'nade, 1 Hicap, 1 8.4 2000 battery and a full bag of bb. Cost me 70$ with signature and 1000$ ansurance. 120$ is a bit much... did you ask for next-day delivery? __________________ www.antoinethisdale.com

January 27th, 2006, 14:56	#11
DEA Trader rating Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Calgary	That does seem high. I know Canada post has increased their prices on not just stamps, but packages as well, but there's no way the increase should be that high! __________________ "Fully Retired Retailer" :salute: Double Edge Airsoft!

January 27th, 2006, 15:01	#12
yanhchan Trader rating Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Scarborough/Richmond Hill ON	Go to another place to get a quote... __________________ YANHCHAN'S AIRSMITHING: AEG repair/Tune up/Upgrades V2/V3 mechboxes, rewiring/reconnecting. Ask not what your country can do for you; ask what you can do for your country ~John F. Kennedy

January 27th, 2006, 15:21	#13
odp Trader rating Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Vancouver	Yeah, Canada Post did increase their prices. It used to cost me $17 for a prepaid huge bubble wrap Xpresspost National envelope - now it costs $20. But as I said before, package it up and bring it to them to get a quote. If they don't have the item in hand, the estimate will be off - alot.

January 28th, 2006, 02:24	#14
PTE. Pyle Trader rating Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: delta B.C.	i just baught an m700 overnight from ontario was 25 buck i think __________________ To live is to Die

January 28th, 2006, 02:39	#15
Cortexburn Miserable Bastard Trader rating Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Red Deer, Alberta	I've shipped hundreds of items, guns and parts. Gear..whatever. He is bending you over and sticking it to you for 120 shipping for a gun. Fully insured I'd say you shouldn't pay more then 40 dollars. I've shipped some pretty large and heavy AEG packages all over the country and the most I've paid was under 30 ( that was Xpress post with an extra 800 in insurance). 120 is ridiculous. __________________ My Buy/Sell Rating. “We cannot defend freedom abroad by deserting it at home.” Thomas Jefferson I hate Ghillie suits. Socialism SUCKS www.unisevil.com

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