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Moe C. · 03-09-2007, 02:39 AM

I'm all about saving money just about any way I can. From drawing my own targets on pieces of cut up boxes acquired by raiding recycle bins, to begging for 1 snap cap so I can put $10 into my ammo money jar. Eventually I want to get a new finish and maybe a trigger job, but the shipping is frickin rediculous!!!

It seems everyone here are of the same opinion on shipping, but something was just telling me that there had to be more options for shipping a firearm besides being raped by FedEx's overnight delivery. Well guess what...the laws, regulations, and policies aren't quite as strict as you think.

THIS is the article I've been looking for. Take a look and see what you think...
http://www.findarticles.com/p/articl...25/ai_75211978

*I sure hope this hasn't been posted already.

Smitty258 · 03-09-2007, 02:49 AM

Ship it though an FFL and it does not have to go overnight. FFL to FFL can ship it standard USPS. My local FFL shipped a pistol for me for $30. He took care of packaging it and everything. I was pretty pleased I didn't have to pay overnight shipping charges.

**Hwkeye** · 03-09-2007, 02:50 AM

oops... just notice that the gun i shipped a while back to beretta was shipped completely wrong?!

At least it got there with no question..!!

FusionZ06 · 03-09-2007, 04:47 AM

In for later looks good....

I just got ripped for $45 in shipping from Ohio for my SC

FrankRizzoXD40 · 03-09-2007, 06:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Moe C.

I'm all about saving money just about any way I can. From drawing my own targets on pieces of cut up boxes acquired by raiding recycle bins

Sweet! I use old pizza boxes from dominos or wherever I get pizza from. I draw targets on the back!

And old piece of sheetrock also works well too. You can reuse it more times than a piece of cardboard!

Frank

**jnclement** · 03-09-2007, 06:49 AM

It may be the law, but good luck trying to get them to ship in state. UPS only makes you use overnight because their theft rafts were so high.

FrankRizzoXD40 · 03-09-2007, 07:00 AM

When I shipped my XD from Maine to IL for repair, it cost almost $60 for FedEX priority overnight shipping!!! The regular overnight was about $50. Luckily, SA will reimburse you up to $50 if the repair is covered by the warranty.

Frank

kraigster414 · 03-09-2007, 10:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Smitty258

Ship it thought and FFL and it does not have to go overnight. FFL to FFL can ship it standard USPS. My local FFL shipped a pistol for me for $30. He took care of packaging it and everything. I was pretty pleased I didn't have to pay overnight shipping charges.

Smitty, for 20 dollars more, you can have your gun shipped OVERNIGHT from the East Coast to the West Coast by FedEx - extremely reliable, extremely safe. That is not a big difference as far as I'm concerned considering it arrives within 24 hours and it's FedEx vs. USPS (enough said). Plus shipping it yourself, there is no connection to your gun store which is not a bad thing either.

20 bucks Smitty and your gunsmith has it the next day and that's assuming it has to go 3,000 miles. I can't even buy a decent tie for 20 bucks. A no brainer for me.

I want to personally see my package handed over to the shipper, I want to be able to track it every step of the way, and I want to know immediately that it has been received. There is something to be said for peace of mind when it comes to giving up control of a firearm - the price we pay (literally and unfortunately) for the right to own. Frankly, shpping firearms is a last resort for me. I hate doing it.

Smitty258 · 03-09-2007, 10:48 AM

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Originally Posted by kraigster414

Smitty, for 20 dollars more, you can have your gun shipped OVERNIGHT from the East Coast to the West Coast by FedEx - extremely reliable, extremely safe. That is not a big difference as far as I'm concerned considering it arrives within 24 hours and it's FedEx vs. USPS (enough said). Plus shipping it yourself, there is no connection to your gun store which is not a bad thing either.

20 bucks Smitty and your gunsmith has it the next day and that's assuming it has to go 3,000 miles. I can't even buy a decent tie for 20 bucks. A no brainer for me.

I see your point. In my case I was selling the gun and shipping it to the buyers FFL, who said he wouldn't accept a gun shipped from a non-FFL. So I was kinda stuck doing FFL to FFL anyhow. If I were sending it my own gun for service or for gunsmith work, I'd do overnight just to make sure I got it back as soon as possible.

I was just trying to let the guy know his options.

ElJimmyStrappo · 03-09-2007, 11:11 AM

My XD is coming from a private dude...$55 for UPS Overnight. Ouch.

03-09-2007, 02:39 AM	#1
Moe C. XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Whidbey Island, WA. Posts: 190	Shipping Firearms (Ship Smart & Save) I'm all about saving money just about any way I can. From drawing my own targets on pieces of cut up boxes acquired by raiding recycle bins, to begging for 1 snap cap so I can put $10 into my ammo money jar. Eventually I want to get a new finish and maybe a trigger job, but the shipping is frickin rediculous!!! It seems everyone here are of the same opinion on shipping, but something was just telling me that there had to be more options for shipping a firearm besides being raped by FedEx's overnight delivery. Well guess what...the laws, regulations, and policies aren't quite as strict as you think. THIS is the article I've been looking for. Take a look and see what you think... http://www.findarticles.com/p/articl...25/ai_75211978 I sure hope this hasn't been posted already. __________________ XD-9 Service* * 1700 * rounds since 02/07 ------------------------------------------------ 'The path of the righteous man is beset on all sides by the inequities of the selfish and the tyrannies of evil men.' -Ezekiel 25:17 'Tyranny is the exercise of some power over a man, which is not warranted by law, or necessary for the public safety. A people can never be deprived of their liberties, while they retain in their own hands, a power sufficient to any other power in the state.' -Noah Webster Last edited by Moe C.; 03-09-2007 at 02:59 AM.

03-09-2007, 02:49 AM	#2
Smitty258 XDTalk Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Roanoke, VA Posts: 59	Ship it though an FFL and it does not have to go overnight. FFL to FFL can ship it standard USPS. My local FFL shipped a pistol for me for $30. He took care of packaging it and everything. I was pretty pleased I didn't have to pay overnight shipping charges. Last edited by Smitty258; 03-09-2007 at 10:45 AM.

03-09-2007, 02:50 AM	#3
Hwkeye XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: N. Kentucky Posts: 1,313	oops... just notice that the gun i shipped a while back to beretta was shipped completely wrong?! At least it got there with no question..!! __________________ -Justin - Bersa Thunder .380 Duo Tone - Winchester 1200 Ted Williams Sears 200 - Winchester Model 02-22- Family heirloom - Remington 1870's 20 gauge- Family heirloom Wherefore take unto you the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand. - Ephesians 6:13

03-09-2007, 07:00 AM	#7
FrankRizzoXD40 XDTalk 5K Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Maine Posts: 6,697	When I shipped my XD from Maine to IL for repair, it cost almost $60 for FedEX priority overnight shipping!!! The regular overnight was about $50. Luckily, SA will reimburse you up to $50 if the repair is covered by the warranty. Frank __________________ XD-40 Service, bi-tone Crossbreed Supertuck CCW holder _________________ Evil is powerless if the good are unafraid. -Ronald Reagan

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03-09-2007, 04:47 AM	#4
FusionZ06 XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Florida Posts: 178	In for later looks good.... I just got ripped for $45 in shipping from Ohio for my SC

03-09-2007, 06:49 AM	#6
jnclement XDTalk 2K Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: West Texas Posts: 2,500	It may be the law, but good luck trying to get them to ship in state. UPS only makes you use overnight because their theft rafts were so high.

03-09-2007, 11:11 AM	#10
ElJimmyStrappo XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: SE Idaho Posts: 1,318	My XD is coming from a private dude...$55 for UPS Overnight. Ouch.