Shipping sold airguns?
- Thread starter Chadster73
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I go to a local UPS yard (where the trucks are ) , not UPS store , they do not ask and i do not tell .
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Pack the rifle carefully. Create a UPS label with Pirate Ship. Drop the package off at the local UPS hub, not store. If anyone asks what you are shipping say "spare parts" or "metal and wood samples". Send the tracking number to the buyer.
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Exactly this, i always mark it workout equipment. LolPack the rifle carefully. Create a UPS label with Pirate Ship. Drop the package off at the local UPS hub, not store. If anyone asks what you are shipping say "spare parts" or "metal and wood samples". Send the tracking number to the buyer.
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Use our free UPS and USPS-certified shipping software to get pre-negotiated discounts for the cheapest shipping rates, which can save you up to 89%.
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Remove stock & barrel (if possible & easy) to reduce package length! Less likely to have stress damage & probably cheaper to ship.
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Pack the rifle carefully. Create a UPS label with Pirate Ship. Drop the package off at the local UPS hub, not store. If anyone asks what you are shipping say "spare parts" or "metal and wood samples". Send the tracking number to the buyer.
Free UPS and USPS shipping software | Pirate Ship
Use our free UPS and USPS-certified shipping software to get pre-negotiated discounts for the cheapest shipping rates, which can save you up to 89%.
THAT!!!Rarely do was I asked what's in it since it's prepaid for fast drop off. Once a great while they ask and I simply say sports equipment.
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I pack carefully and generally use either USPS or UPS. And I never buy the shipper's "insurance", since it really is not. If you want real, multi-peril protection, buy third party insurance.
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Chad,
First time user of Pirate Ship, recently returned gun overseas for warranty work, I'll share. Signed up for Pirate Ship then ordered $10 postal scale on eBay. After a week Pirate Ship contacted asking where I was, told of postal scale, they said $10 credit was put on my account, guess to encourage me to ship something, I didn't argue. Packed up de-gassed, unscoped gun in original soft-sided case with heavily bubble wrapped shroud, then inside first cardboard box, then outside box, heavy bubble wrap on both ends and encircling middle of inner box. Postal scale arrived, 13.5 pounds, contacted Pirate Ship, printed label. International Shipping requires Customs Inspection, required to identify, and code, as pellet gun, correctly valued. USPS mail carrier will pick up at your house for free, during regular mail run, easily arranged via Pirate Ship. Package arrived safe and sound, total cost $101, saved $15 with Pirate Ship. WM
First time user of Pirate Ship, recently returned gun overseas for warranty work, I'll share. Signed up for Pirate Ship then ordered $10 postal scale on eBay. After a week Pirate Ship contacted asking where I was, told of postal scale, they said $10 credit was put on my account, guess to encourage me to ship something, I didn't argue. Packed up de-gassed, unscoped gun in original soft-sided case with heavily bubble wrapped shroud, then inside first cardboard box, then outside box, heavy bubble wrap on both ends and encircling middle of inner box. Postal scale arrived, 13.5 pounds, contacted Pirate Ship, printed label. International Shipping requires Customs Inspection, required to identify, and code, as pellet gun, correctly valued. USPS mail carrier will pick up at your house for free, during regular mail run, easily arranged via Pirate Ship. Package arrived safe and sound, total cost $101, saved $15 with Pirate Ship. WM
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Is everyone implying that airguns cannot be shipped? I've purchased guns from online retailers and they ship them to my door no problem
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No both UPS and USPS will ship airguns (USPS say's NO pistols tho). USPS wants zero pressure in it, that's all. If UPS and w/pressure it must go ground freight.
I Always declare what is inside as it is no issue (do ship say walmart UPS stores though, go to the hub) to do so. I have also in the past actually collected on the only 2 claims I ever had to file, yes about 6 month's each and I had refunded the buyer money long before I got reimbursed but both companies did pay a claim, WITH a LOT of documentation, proof of purchase & price (in one case requiring a invoice from a well known tuner as well) or a proven price where they can purchase one today themselves. Also a insurance is cheap compared to pulling $1,000+ out of your pocket esp. while there is a chance it is "still in transit" -1 reason for 6 month wait, geesh- .
John
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Yoda,
A while back had to send gun to FX-USA, when asked to describe contents to shipper, can't recall FedEx, USPS or UPS, stated "pellet gun" and all kinds of "red alert" notices popped up stating shipper wouldn't ship guns, gun parts, etc. Creative wording like, "pneumatic hole punch," "metal tools," "sporting goods," don't trigger red alerts. I think online retailers have agreements with shippers that don't require disclosure of contents, FX ended up sending a Return Authorization (RA) label that went straight through, no questions asked. Pirate Ship is nice, only require content disclosure for international shipping due to Customs. WM
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Ahh ok makes more sense now. I always use the kiosk at USPS or Pirate Ship. Thanks for the future tips
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