Places that pack and ship large items for cheap? (1 Viewer)

[Leo Hinze]

I am thinking of selling my Nordic Track skier on eBay. I don't have the original box, so I need to find some place to pack it. It would be great if that place would also ship.

I can take it to Mail Boxes Etc., but I think they charge to much for their packing services, and I definitely don't want to pay the extra charges they seem to tack onto the normal charges. Plus, I think that even UPS is a bit expensive for large items.

My mom once sent me a La-Z-Boy, but she can't remember the name of the company that packed and shipped it for ~$75.

Thanks.

 

[Wade K]

Airborne Express looks like they have good rates for shipping, but I can't find any info on whether they pack. I'm looking for someone to pack and ship a large bed headboard from NYC to Iowa for cheap myself.

 

[Mike_Ped]

I shipped a 40 pound box, about 3x3 for 10 bucks through FedEx. Look into them, mayeb they'll help.

Mike

 

[Don Black]

For a Norditrack, I guarantee you that Mailboxes Etc. will run you $100-$200 just for packing. They charged me $12 for a 12" B&W security monitor ($20 if I wanted it double-boxed).

 

[Jay H]

Yeah, Mailboxes Etc is real expensive. If you can find a local UPS counter or FedEx counter, you can try them directly. I shipped my Bike in a Bike box from NJ to Alaska via Fed-Ex express saver insured for like $120. Since FedEx bought RPS, their "Fedex Ground" is alot cheaper though if you're not looking at air services.

Jay