Shipping soft-top, where to get box?
08-30-2004, 09:09 AM
#21
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Re: Shipping soft-top, where to get box?
This sounds to obvious but go to the dealer parts department and ask
them for the box. I had a problem shipping the uppers doors, I went
to the dealer who had a box. It happened that some odered them and
did not want all carboard to take home.
them for the box. I had a problem shipping the uppers doors, I went
to the dealer who had a box. It happened that some odered them and
did not want all carboard to take home.
08-30-2004, 09:09 AM
#22
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Re: Shipping soft-top, where to get box?
This sounds to obvious but go to the dealer parts department and ask
them for the box. I had a problem shipping the uppers doors, I went
to the dealer who had a box. It happened that some odered them and
did not want all carboard to take home.
them for the box. I had a problem shipping the uppers doors, I went
to the dealer who had a box. It happened that some odered them and
did not want all carboard to take home.
08-30-2004, 09:14 AM
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Re: Shipping soft-top, where to get box?
On Sun, 29 Aug 2004, JVC wrote:
> Any of you guys had to ship a soft-top? Where did you get a box big
> enough? TIA.
Well, it is easier and cheaper to fold it up before boxing it....
Seriously, try calling your local franchised UPS (other other carrier)
shipping point. Many of them offer boxing services for a small charge.
Lacking that, appliance stores are a good free source of large sheets of
cardboard, with a razor knife and some packing tape you can build the size
box you need. If condition is important on the recieving end consider
layering something (cloth, bubble wrap, paper towels, etc.) between the
windows to reduce rubbing and scratching in transit. If you are shipping
top bows too box them seperately -- they'll probably be "oversize" and
most carriers charge a penalty for that. Again, your local shipping point
should be able and willing to give you advice on the best (read: cheapest)
way to pack.
My CJ Replace-A-Top arrived in a box 1'x1'x5' or so.
> Any of you guys had to ship a soft-top? Where did you get a box big
> enough? TIA.
Well, it is easier and cheaper to fold it up before boxing it....
Seriously, try calling your local franchised UPS (other other carrier)
shipping point. Many of them offer boxing services for a small charge.
Lacking that, appliance stores are a good free source of large sheets of
cardboard, with a razor knife and some packing tape you can build the size
box you need. If condition is important on the recieving end consider
layering something (cloth, bubble wrap, paper towels, etc.) between the
windows to reduce rubbing and scratching in transit. If you are shipping
top bows too box them seperately -- they'll probably be "oversize" and
most carriers charge a penalty for that. Again, your local shipping point
should be able and willing to give you advice on the best (read: cheapest)
way to pack.
My CJ Replace-A-Top arrived in a box 1'x1'x5' or so.
08-30-2004, 09:14 AM
#24
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Re: Shipping soft-top, where to get box?
On Sun, 29 Aug 2004, JVC wrote:
> Any of you guys had to ship a soft-top? Where did you get a box big
> enough? TIA.
Well, it is easier and cheaper to fold it up before boxing it....
Seriously, try calling your local franchised UPS (other other carrier)
shipping point. Many of them offer boxing services for a small charge.
Lacking that, appliance stores are a good free source of large sheets of
cardboard, with a razor knife and some packing tape you can build the size
box you need. If condition is important on the recieving end consider
layering something (cloth, bubble wrap, paper towels, etc.) between the
windows to reduce rubbing and scratching in transit. If you are shipping
top bows too box them seperately -- they'll probably be "oversize" and
most carriers charge a penalty for that. Again, your local shipping point
should be able and willing to give you advice on the best (read: cheapest)
way to pack.
My CJ Replace-A-Top arrived in a box 1'x1'x5' or so.
> Any of you guys had to ship a soft-top? Where did you get a box big
> enough? TIA.
Well, it is easier and cheaper to fold it up before boxing it....
Seriously, try calling your local franchised UPS (other other carrier)
shipping point. Many of them offer boxing services for a small charge.
Lacking that, appliance stores are a good free source of large sheets of
cardboard, with a razor knife and some packing tape you can build the size
box you need. If condition is important on the recieving end consider
layering something (cloth, bubble wrap, paper towels, etc.) between the
windows to reduce rubbing and scratching in transit. If you are shipping
top bows too box them seperately -- they'll probably be "oversize" and
most carriers charge a penalty for that. Again, your local shipping point
should be able and willing to give you advice on the best (read: cheapest)
way to pack.
My CJ Replace-A-Top arrived in a box 1'x1'x5' or so.
08-30-2004, 09:14 AM
#25
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Re: Shipping soft-top, where to get box?
On Sun, 29 Aug 2004, JVC wrote:
> Any of you guys had to ship a soft-top? Where did you get a box big
> enough? TIA.
Well, it is easier and cheaper to fold it up before boxing it....
Seriously, try calling your local franchised UPS (other other carrier)
shipping point. Many of them offer boxing services for a small charge.
Lacking that, appliance stores are a good free source of large sheets of
cardboard, with a razor knife and some packing tape you can build the size
box you need. If condition is important on the recieving end consider
layering something (cloth, bubble wrap, paper towels, etc.) between the
windows to reduce rubbing and scratching in transit. If you are shipping
top bows too box them seperately -- they'll probably be "oversize" and
most carriers charge a penalty for that. Again, your local shipping point
should be able and willing to give you advice on the best (read: cheapest)
way to pack.
My CJ Replace-A-Top arrived in a box 1'x1'x5' or so.
> Any of you guys had to ship a soft-top? Where did you get a box big
> enough? TIA.
Well, it is easier and cheaper to fold it up before boxing it....
Seriously, try calling your local franchised UPS (other other carrier)
shipping point. Many of them offer boxing services for a small charge.
Lacking that, appliance stores are a good free source of large sheets of
cardboard, with a razor knife and some packing tape you can build the size
box you need. If condition is important on the recieving end consider
layering something (cloth, bubble wrap, paper towels, etc.) between the
windows to reduce rubbing and scratching in transit. If you are shipping
top bows too box them seperately -- they'll probably be "oversize" and
most carriers charge a penalty for that. Again, your local shipping point
should be able and willing to give you advice on the best (read: cheapest)
way to pack.
My CJ Replace-A-Top arrived in a box 1'x1'x5' or so.
08-30-2004, 01:09 PM
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Re: Shipping soft-top, where to get box?
I am trying to avoid taking the header piece out. The bows are
separated, and the windows will go in a separate box. But I remember
what a PITA that header was to do so I am trying to save the guys who is
getting the top the trouble. I think the UPS Store may be the best bet.
A little more $$, but definitely easier. Thanks.
Jay
Lee Ayrton wrote:
> On Sun, 29 Aug 2004, JVC wrote:
>
>> Any of you guys had to ship a soft-top? Where did you get a box big
>> enough? TIA.
>
>
> Well, it is easier and cheaper to fold it up before boxing it....
>
> Seriously, try calling your local franchised UPS (other other carrier)
> shipping point. Many of them offer boxing services for a small
> charge. Lacking that, appliance stores are a good free source of large
> sheets of cardboard, with a razor knife and some packing tape you can
> build the size box you need. If condition is important on the
> recieving end consider layering something (cloth, bubble wrap, paper
> towels, etc.) between the windows to reduce rubbing and scratching in
> transit. If you are shipping top bows too box them seperately --
> they'll probably be "oversize" and most carriers charge a penalty for
> that. Again, your local shipping point should be able and willing to
> give you advice on the best (read: cheapest) way to pack.
>
> My CJ Replace-A-Top arrived in a box 1'x1'x5' or so.
separated, and the windows will go in a separate box. But I remember
what a PITA that header was to do so I am trying to save the guys who is
getting the top the trouble. I think the UPS Store may be the best bet.
A little more $$, but definitely easier. Thanks.
Jay
Lee Ayrton wrote:
> On Sun, 29 Aug 2004, JVC wrote:
>
>> Any of you guys had to ship a soft-top? Where did you get a box big
>> enough? TIA.
>
>
> Well, it is easier and cheaper to fold it up before boxing it....
>
> Seriously, try calling your local franchised UPS (other other carrier)
> shipping point. Many of them offer boxing services for a small
> charge. Lacking that, appliance stores are a good free source of large
> sheets of cardboard, with a razor knife and some packing tape you can
> build the size box you need. If condition is important on the
> recieving end consider layering something (cloth, bubble wrap, paper
> towels, etc.) between the windows to reduce rubbing and scratching in
> transit. If you are shipping top bows too box them seperately --
> they'll probably be "oversize" and most carriers charge a penalty for
> that. Again, your local shipping point should be able and willing to
> give you advice on the best (read: cheapest) way to pack.
>
> My CJ Replace-A-Top arrived in a box 1'x1'x5' or so.
08-30-2004, 01:09 PM
#27
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Re: Shipping soft-top, where to get box?
I am trying to avoid taking the header piece out. The bows are
separated, and the windows will go in a separate box. But I remember
what a PITA that header was to do so I am trying to save the guys who is
getting the top the trouble. I think the UPS Store may be the best bet.
A little more $$, but definitely easier. Thanks.
Jay
Lee Ayrton wrote:
> On Sun, 29 Aug 2004, JVC wrote:
>
>> Any of you guys had to ship a soft-top? Where did you get a box big
>> enough? TIA.
>
>
> Well, it is easier and cheaper to fold it up before boxing it....
>
> Seriously, try calling your local franchised UPS (other other carrier)
> shipping point. Many of them offer boxing services for a small
> charge. Lacking that, appliance stores are a good free source of large
> sheets of cardboard, with a razor knife and some packing tape you can
> build the size box you need. If condition is important on the
> recieving end consider layering something (cloth, bubble wrap, paper
> towels, etc.) between the windows to reduce rubbing and scratching in
> transit. If you are shipping top bows too box them seperately --
> they'll probably be "oversize" and most carriers charge a penalty for
> that. Again, your local shipping point should be able and willing to
> give you advice on the best (read: cheapest) way to pack.
>
> My CJ Replace-A-Top arrived in a box 1'x1'x5' or so.
separated, and the windows will go in a separate box. But I remember
what a PITA that header was to do so I am trying to save the guys who is
getting the top the trouble. I think the UPS Store may be the best bet.
A little more $$, but definitely easier. Thanks.
Jay
Lee Ayrton wrote:
> On Sun, 29 Aug 2004, JVC wrote:
>
>> Any of you guys had to ship a soft-top? Where did you get a box big
>> enough? TIA.
>
>
> Well, it is easier and cheaper to fold it up before boxing it....
>
> Seriously, try calling your local franchised UPS (other other carrier)
> shipping point. Many of them offer boxing services for a small
> charge. Lacking that, appliance stores are a good free source of large
> sheets of cardboard, with a razor knife and some packing tape you can
> build the size box you need. If condition is important on the
> recieving end consider layering something (cloth, bubble wrap, paper
> towels, etc.) between the windows to reduce rubbing and scratching in
> transit. If you are shipping top bows too box them seperately --
> they'll probably be "oversize" and most carriers charge a penalty for
> that. Again, your local shipping point should be able and willing to
> give you advice on the best (read: cheapest) way to pack.
>
> My CJ Replace-A-Top arrived in a box 1'x1'x5' or so.
08-30-2004, 01:09 PM
#28
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Re: Shipping soft-top, where to get box?
I am trying to avoid taking the header piece out. The bows are
separated, and the windows will go in a separate box. But I remember
what a PITA that header was to do so I am trying to save the guys who is
getting the top the trouble. I think the UPS Store may be the best bet.
A little more $$, but definitely easier. Thanks.
Jay
Lee Ayrton wrote:
> On Sun, 29 Aug 2004, JVC wrote:
>
>> Any of you guys had to ship a soft-top? Where did you get a box big
>> enough? TIA.
>
>
> Well, it is easier and cheaper to fold it up before boxing it....
>
> Seriously, try calling your local franchised UPS (other other carrier)
> shipping point. Many of them offer boxing services for a small
> charge. Lacking that, appliance stores are a good free source of large
> sheets of cardboard, with a razor knife and some packing tape you can
> build the size box you need. If condition is important on the
> recieving end consider layering something (cloth, bubble wrap, paper
> towels, etc.) between the windows to reduce rubbing and scratching in
> transit. If you are shipping top bows too box them seperately --
> they'll probably be "oversize" and most carriers charge a penalty for
> that. Again, your local shipping point should be able and willing to
> give you advice on the best (read: cheapest) way to pack.
>
> My CJ Replace-A-Top arrived in a box 1'x1'x5' or so.
separated, and the windows will go in a separate box. But I remember
what a PITA that header was to do so I am trying to save the guys who is
getting the top the trouble. I think the UPS Store may be the best bet.
A little more $$, but definitely easier. Thanks.
Jay
Lee Ayrton wrote:
> On Sun, 29 Aug 2004, JVC wrote:
>
>> Any of you guys had to ship a soft-top? Where did you get a box big
>> enough? TIA.
>
>
> Well, it is easier and cheaper to fold it up before boxing it....
>
> Seriously, try calling your local franchised UPS (other other carrier)
> shipping point. Many of them offer boxing services for a small
> charge. Lacking that, appliance stores are a good free source of large
> sheets of cardboard, with a razor knife and some packing tape you can
> build the size box you need. If condition is important on the
> recieving end consider layering something (cloth, bubble wrap, paper
> towels, etc.) between the windows to reduce rubbing and scratching in
> transit. If you are shipping top bows too box them seperately --
> they'll probably be "oversize" and most carriers charge a penalty for
> that. Again, your local shipping point should be able and willing to
> give you advice on the best (read: cheapest) way to pack.
>
> My CJ Replace-A-Top arrived in a box 1'x1'x5' or so.
08-30-2004, 09:25 PM
#29
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Re: Shipping soft-top, where to get box?
Go to the UPS Store. They tack on 10% above UPS counter rates (like the UPS
shipping center or Staples) but they used to be called Mailboxes Etc. and
their moto is "We will ship anything" . They willl have a perfect box.
shipping center or Staples) but they used to be called Mailboxes Etc. and
their moto is "We will ship anything" . They willl have a perfect box.
08-30-2004, 09:25 PM
#30
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Re: Shipping soft-top, where to get box?
Go to the UPS Store. They tack on 10% above UPS counter rates (like the UPS
shipping center or Staples) but they used to be called Mailboxes Etc. and
their moto is "We will ship anything" . They willl have a perfect box.
shipping center or Staples) but they used to be called Mailboxes Etc. and
their moto is "We will ship anything" . They willl have a perfect box.