How to ship a frame?

[csmutty]

I am selling an R6 frame on ebay and was wondering what the best way is to pack it or ship it?

Thanks in advance!

[tsorfas]

Envelope! Sorry I had to

[JettaJayGLS]

Have em drive to CT to get it...oh wait.

[Sheppo]

who's paying shipping? You or them? I would make a 'box' out of wood and staple cardboard over the sides.

[csmutty]

They would be.

Thanks for the suggestion shep

[Sheppo]

They would be.

Thanks for the suggestion shep

Think Pallet wood/material its FREE and sturdy.

[csmutty]

Think Pallet wood/material its FREE and sturdy.

We have a wood moulding shop down the road. Wood isn't a problem.

[LuvDog]

I'd probably wrap it in bubble wrap and then plastic wrap and slap shipping label on it.

[tsorfas]

They would be.

Thanks for the suggestion shep

how come you didnt thank me

[jeantarrou]

I'd probably wrap it in bubble wrap and then plastic wrap and slap shipping label on it.

I've heard of guys going a similar route. Wrap the frame in cardboard, then take it to FedEx and they'll shrink wrap it, done.

[Svenny]

I have some extra euro pallets with stack-able sides if you want one......inside dims are 45"x29". I have steel banding and banding tools also....I'm in Swansea, but make frequent trips to N Scituate RI if it helps..


Matt

[markbvt]

I'd probably wrap it in bubble wrap and then plastic wrap and slap shipping label on it.

+1

This should be fine. It doesn't need to be in a box.

--mark

[Kurlon]

+1

This should be fine. It doesn't need to be in a box.

--mark

Shipping cost is higher if they have to palletize it like that though.

[LuvDog]

I doubt the would have too put it on a pallet. How much does the frame alone weight?

[Svenny]

If you ship it without a crate, take some good pics of it before you wrap it up....bubble wrap and shrink wrap can conceal damage caused by the carrier. If the buyer unwraps it and finds a bolt tab bent or cracked or bearing journal nicked up from it getting dropped, the consignor (shipper) is the one who must file a claim with the carrier....and all the buyer is probably gonna want to do is return it to you for a refund. Also, if you don't declare a value for it, a carrier like UPS or FedEx is only liable up to $100.

[Jim]

smuttdick, shoot a PM to Chidadog and ask him. he parts bikes and sells frames & motors all the time.

[csmutty]

Thanks for the info guys. Will do jimmay.

[smokinjoe]

back in the day I bought a cbr600 frame. The guy just stuck the sticker right to the frame and that was it. Naked frame arrives to me. It gets pretty pummeled tho.

[csmutty]

Yeah in order to get the going rate for R6 frames on ebay I need it to be mint. Thanks for the suggestions once again guys. Will figure out what I am doing this weekend.

[stpierre]

I've heard of guys going a similar route. Wrap the frame in cardboard, then take it to FedEx and they'll shrink wrap it, done.

That is how I got my frame all was good.

[Kurlon]

Check into Grayhound shipping too, anywhere their busses run you can ship. If you can squeeze in under the max weight/dimension limits it may be a nice option.

[DucDave]

You might check with Seacoast. They often have the kit the bikes come in...pretty cool stuff...and would probably let you have it for free.

(Probably overkill though...!)

[jwm2k3]

I'd probably wrap it in bubble wrap and then plastic wrap and slap shipping label on it.

Same here, it would be fine...