AnthonyJTa 0 Report post Posted October 30, 2006 Hey guys, Never really shipped sticks anywhere, nevermind to Canada... UPS is quoting me $130...which is nuts. Any suggestions?? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mack 44 Report post Posted October 30, 2006 Yes, use the USPS and declare it a gift. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AnthonyJTa 0 Report post Posted October 30, 2006 Yes, use the USPS and declare it a gift. I've gone into my local PO twice, and they keep complaining about the packaging... I went in with them wrapped in bubble wrap, and heavy duty plastic... no dice. I tried using bubble wrap envelopes taped to them... no dice. I can't find a box big enough... I'm gonna give it a 3rd try at a different PO Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chikinpotpie 137 Report post Posted October 30, 2006 IT also helps if you declare the value very low like $5 or so. I usually tape them together and then use a box that the mfgs ship sticks to me in. Check wiith your lhs and maybe they could hook you up with one. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mack 44 Report post Posted October 30, 2006 I got some sticks from Drewhunz here and his packaging should be the standard. I'd describe it but there are incredible reasons of effective nerdery for his packaging that are best left to him to describe. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shnuggs 0 Report post Posted October 30, 2006 IT also helps if you declare the value very low like $5 or so. I usually tape them together and then use a box that the mfgs ship sticks to me in. Check wiith your lhs and maybe they could hook you up with one. Ya. But not to low -- sometimes it can look suspicious - and can be confiscated when crossing customs -- i usually ask for the shipper to mark it as a gift and call it "Used Hockey Sticks" with a 30$ value. Only downside is will only be insured up till that amount. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Drewhunz 3 Report post Posted October 30, 2006 I got some sticks from Drewhunz here and his packaging should be the standard. I'd describe it but there are incredible reasons of effective nerdery for his packaging that are best left to him to describe. Cut up the box, and wrap it around the stick. Follows the contours and is light yet strong. You are basically triangulating the packaging around the sticks themselves, and the box will take the impact, not the sticks. Shipping 3 sticks to Mack via priority mail from Texas to Alaska cost $37.00, and they arrived in less than a week.Just a piece of advice, if you are shipping one or more sticks, place pieces of cardboard between to reduce the chance of the blades being crushed during shipping. They are more likely to be crushed at the blade than the shaft, so think about reinforcing the weak areas most.If you print and prepay the label before you go to the post office, they can't complain and unless you underpaid the sticks will be delivered.-Mack- would you be able to post a picture of the box to make what I said more clear? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AnthonyJTa 0 Report post Posted October 30, 2006 thanks so much guys, I'm gonna give it another try... luckily, I just bought a new tv, so I have a pretty big box! haha.. I might try and grab a box from my lhs as well. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mack 44 Report post Posted October 30, 2006 Drew-Damn, never thought of that and it'd already been taken out for garbage pick-up. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Drewhunz 3 Report post Posted October 30, 2006 might try and grab a box from my lhs as well. Unless you're shipping 12 sticks, that box will cost over $100.00 to ship because it is considered an "oversize" package instead of just a "large" package. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mack 44 Report post Posted October 30, 2006 I have a pretty big box! Tee hee Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Drewhunz 3 Report post Posted October 30, 2006 Drew-Damn, never thought of that and it'd already been taken out for garbage pick-up. They still have the Arnott RBK's if you want another sample box. :P Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mack 44 Report post Posted October 30, 2006 They'd have to wait because someone at my house decided it'd be a good idea to wash a jacket without emptying pockets and killed a Treo. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AnthonyJTa 0 Report post Posted October 30, 2006 I have a pretty big box! Tee hee oh man, I walked right into that one. If I got a box from my lhs, I would have cut it to fit the sticks accordingly. I went to a UPS Store... dude was like "I got this box, we use it to ship snowboards".... then he quoted me $130, he was nice enough to say "I wouldnt even charge you for the box, tape, or packing materials"I was like, "Gee, thanks dude.... I could probably fly myself to Canada for about the same amount!" Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Drewhunz 3 Report post Posted October 30, 2006 They'd have to wait because someone at my house decided it'd be a good idea to wash a jacket without emptying pockets and killed a Treo. Now Mack, why would YOU do something like that? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hockeymom 2 Report post Posted October 30, 2006 They'd have to wait because someone at my house decided it'd be a good idea to wash a jacket without emptying pockets and killed a Treo. a-hem... someone at your house took off a jacket and failed to empty the pockets. When someone else at your house cleaned up after this person (a thankless and mind-numbing task at the best of times) an expensive calamity occured. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AnthonyJTa 0 Report post Posted October 30, 2006 Just a piece of advice, if you are shipping one or more sticks, place pieces of cardboard between to reduce the chance of the blades being crushed during shipping. They are more likely to be crushed at the blade than the shaft, so think about reinforcing the weak areas most. yeah, I did a pretty nifty job putting the bubble wrap envelopes and cardboard around the blades... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Drewhunz 3 Report post Posted October 30, 2006 Just a piece of advice, if you are shipping one or more sticks, place pieces of cardboard between to reduce the chance of the blades being crushed during shipping. They are more likely to be crushed at the blade than the shaft, so think about reinforcing the weak areas most. yeah, I did a pretty nifty job putting the bubble wrap envelopes and cardboard around the blades... Just prepay at home and put the sticks in the stack that the eBay moms put their prepaid crap in. Ta da- no more idiots to deal with. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mack 44 Report post Posted October 30, 2006 They'd have to wait because someone at my house decided it'd be a good idea to wash a jacket without emptying pockets and killed a Treo. a-hem... someone at your house took off a jacket and failed to empty the pockets. When someone else at your house cleaned up after this person (a thankless and mind-numbing task at the best of times) an expensive calamity occured. This is going to derail the thread but I came home from working on our house, jumped in the shower. I come out and didn't think about looking for my jacket till we were going out and I heard "oh, I threw it in the washer since it was filthy." I asked where my phone was and the blank "oh tihs" face let me knew what happened, but what kills me is I go down to the dryer and it sounds like someone's drying a boot. Marry for brains, kids. Marry for brains. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AnthonyJTa 0 Report post Posted October 30, 2006 This is going to derail the thread but I came home from working on our house, jumped in the shower. I come out and didn't think about looking for my jacket till we were going out and I heard "oh, I threw it in the washer since it was filthy." I asked where my phone was and the blank "oh tihs" face let me knew what happened, but what kills me is I go down to the dryer and it sounds like someone's drying a boot. Marry for brains, kids. Marry for brains. no worries... derail away! I actually had the same issue... almostmy new Blackberry Pearl slips out of my work pants pockets waaaay to easy... and I forgot it in my pants.. if it hadn't slipped out of the pocket, it would have hit the washer, accoring to my fiancee... just goes to show you, once I get home and parked in front of the computer or the XBox.. I don't CARE where my phone is... I do however, care if it's intact, or dry! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Drewhunz 3 Report post Posted October 30, 2006 This is going to derail the thread but I came home from working on our house, jumped in the shower. I come out and didn't think about looking for my jacket till we were going out and I heard "oh, I threw it in the washer since it was filthy." I asked where my phone was and the blank "oh tihs" face let me knew what happened, but what kills me is I go down to the dryer and it sounds like someone's drying a boot. Marry for brains, kids. Marry for brains. Nice- you've already trained her to do your laundry when you get home. Losing the treo is almost worth it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AnthonyJTa 0 Report post Posted October 30, 2006 Just a piece of advice, if you are shipping one or more sticks, place pieces of cardboard between to reduce the chance of the blades being crushed during shipping. They are more likely to be crushed at the blade than the shaft, so think about reinforcing the weak areas most. yeah, I did a pretty nifty job putting the bubble wrap envelopes and cardboard around the blades... Just prepay at home and put the sticks in the stack that the eBay moms put their prepaid crap in. Ta da- no more idiots to deal with. well I tried to make a label at home, but usps.com said I needed a special plastic 'window' for the invoice for international shipments... I dunno. I'm determined to get these out of my hands, dammit. haha Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mack 44 Report post Posted October 30, 2006 Even after that, the only thing that made me want to Hulk out was when I went to my carrier's store at the mall to get a replacement since I had insurance on it. I get "Oh, insurance doesn't cover anything over the Slivr." This is the kind of information that would have been handy when I signed-up and opted to buy insurance, then they could have said "oh that won't be covered." I walked out with a new phone, new SIM card and an incredible distaste for cell companies.Edit-Drew, it was almost worth it but I still had to wait 2 minutes for my slippers after I got out of the shower. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Drewhunz 3 Report post Posted October 30, 2006 Just a piece of advice, if you are shipping one or more sticks, place pieces of cardboard between to reduce the chance of the blades being crushed during shipping. They are more likely to be crushed at the blade than the shaft, so think about reinforcing the weak areas most. yeah, I did a pretty nifty job putting the bubble wrap envelopes and cardboard around the blades... Just prepay at home and put the sticks in the stack that the eBay moms put their prepaid crap in. Ta da- no more idiots to deal with. well I tried to make a label at home, but usps.com said I needed a special plastic 'window' for the invoice for international shipments... I dunno. I'm determined to get these out of my hands, dammit. haha They sell those at Staples. Just one of those packing list windows that holds all paperwork out for customs. Buy one and order some for free from USPS.com. It's just a racket for them to drive you insane. All you need to do when you get there is to date stamp all of the forms, and save the one that says Form4? One of them says shipper's copy, and that is the one you keep. The rest go in the window. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AnthonyJTa 0 Report post Posted October 30, 2006 Even after that, the only thing that made me want to Hulk out was when I went to my carrier's store at the mall to get a replacement since I had insurance on it. I get "Oh, insurance doesn't cover anything over the Slivr." This is the kind of information that would have been handy when I signed-up and opted to buy insurance, then they could have said "oh that won't be covered." I walked out with a new phone, new SIM card and an incredible distaste for cell companies.Edit-Drew, it was almost worth it but I still had to wait 2 minutes for my slippers after I got out of the shower. cellphone providers are evil, evil people.... they also don't cover water damage, even with insurance... now they ship devices with a little white dot inside the phone.... if it's exposed to a certain amount of moisture- the dot turns pink, and they refuse to replace your phone. My fiancee had a Razr, and she had never gotten it wet, so we were assuming the humidity made the dot turn pink... I was pissed. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
