I've had similar experiences shipping Greyhound. It's a little touch a go
for a while.
Glad it worked out for you Paul,
Dave
On Fri, Oct 4, 2013 at 8:47 AM, Paul Kort <paulsdatsunstuff@gmail.com>wrote:
> I recently shipped two roadster rear quarter panels to Massachusetts.
> The first one, along with a tail panel, went UPS. They packaged it,
> insured it, and delivered it 4 days later for $260. Smooth as silk,
> undamaged, and I tracked its progress on line.
> The second one, minus a tail panel, and in a box I made in the garage,
> went Greyhound. I had to drive about 20 miles to ship it and at the other
> end, the buyer had to drive about 20 miles to pick it up since Greyhound
> only ships depot to depot. Twenty four hours after I dropped it off, it
> was lost. Their online tracking never did show it at all. Started with
> the phone calls and both of us called every day. Six days later, it showed
> up in Worcester, safe and sound. But it was a nerve racking 6 days. Cost
> via Greyhound, $69.75.
> Still not sure how you lose a 6' long package, but at least it got there
> undamaged and for $190 less.
>
> Paul
> Ohio
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