mopowers
Well-Known Member
How are guys shipping intake manifolds now that board game flat rate boxes are not around any more?
Who says they ain't around? I gotta frikkin pile of um.How are guys shipping intake manifolds now that board game flat rate boxes are not around any more?
The post office is going to do everything they can to get out from under paying an insurance claim, so why not use the box? They're not going to pay anyway. They refused a claim I made about a game box that was packed well. No bulges, no nothin. Nothing really heavy, either. They simply decided not to pay the claim. So what's the point?All this talk about using the USPS board game box to ship an intake manifold is comical, just remember: you may expect a seller to go that route, that you should only have to pay that flat rate fee, but the seller decides.
You want to “in the eyes of the USPS” commit fraud by using that box for something other than a board game etc that’s your prerogative, I don’t give a rip, but the key point is: keep in mind you as a buyer have no recourse if it’s lost or somehow gets damaged. And you can’t insure it. And as a seller, what you gonna do for the buyer at that point?
I’ve had a few buyers (as well as inquiries) of intakes I’ve sold ask about using that box. Nope. The cost is what it is, and it’s insured for the actual selling price.
It's not fraud , the name of the box is a suggestion. They (USPS ) say if it fits it ships. And you can add as much insurance as you want. You are just over charging unnecessary fees And no a 440 intake will not fit in it.All this talk about using the USPS board game box to ship an intake manifold is comical, just remember: you may expect a seller to go that route, that you should only have to pay that flat rate fee, but the seller decides.
You want to “in the eyes of the USPS” commit fraud by using that box for something other than a board game etc that’s your prerogative, I don’t give a rip, but the key point is: keep in mind you as a buyer have no recourse if it’s lost or somehow gets damaged. And you can’t insure it. And as a seller, what you gonna do for the buyer at that point?
I’ve had a few buyers (as well as inquiries) of intakes I’ve sold ask about using that box. Nope. The cost is what it is, and it’s insured for the actual selling price.
I read this on their site sometime in the past when someone said I could ship a Sb W2 Strip Dominator in one. Looking at the dimensions of the Box it was too small for the height of the intake anyway, but their fine print made mention of what I stated. Now, I may be confusing it with something else but I read it that I know. Might be age!It's not fraud , the name of the box is a suggestion. They (USPS ) say if it fits it ships. And you can add as much insurance as you want. You are just over charging unnecessary fees And no a 440 intake will not fit in it.
I meant they aren't available at post offices anymore. Of course, they'll still ship them if you have them, so that's good.Who says they ain't around? I gotta frikkin pile of um.
Maybe where you live.My wife recently had an item sent to her and it arrived damaged.
She went to the post office to file a claim and found out the following.
- You have to give the post office the broken / damaged item.
- Proof that the item was packaged correctly. Ie the origional packaging
- The only way you can get the original item back is to bid on it IF it shows up on their website where they sell lost or damaged items they paid a claim on.
As for the Game Board box...
USPS Discontinues Priority Mail Flat Rate Large Board Game Box
States that the box was intended for the board game industry.
As for shipping an intake manifold in a board game box... IMHO you are looking for trouble. You need 3 inches from the item to the outside of the box in all directions for propper padding.
The intake is heavy, has sharp edges, and I have seen too many heavy items sticking out of their shipping box both from businesses and from online sellers.
23 dollars and change? Or 26OK just came back from the P.O. Postmaster said it is treated as a large flat rate box up to 70 lbs.
I just make up **** and post it! LOLFraud? That's a joke. I
Yeah. A box of 25. Scott free. Not even a shipping charge. .......no wonder the post office is bleedin to death. lolI meant they aren't available at post offices anymore. Of course, they'll still ship them if you have them, so that's good.
With the alternatives mentioned by some (FedEx One rate, or UPS simple rate), what prices are you guys getting to ship a typical aluminum manifold?