Never f**king privately shipping wheels again

Neema · 11-24-2007, 04:21 PM

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Couldnt be there to over see the shipping of my iForged wheels to a member in Nor Cal since I had an operation and Im bedridden. But, I got a call from my mom who said that they packaged everything properly and blah blah........yea well, to ship some f**king wheels/tires just up north a few hours ended up costing $450. That f**king rediculous and I ADVISE YOU NOT TO SHIP WHEELS/TIRES when selling them, do LOCAL PICKUPS ONLY. Especially since people sit here on e90post and try to low ball you all day long anyway with the ALREADY low prices you set. Rant over. Advisory thread, over.

Big Tuna · 11-24-2007, 04:40 PM

Shipping 4 wheels across the country with Fedex ran me $40.

isabayo · 11-24-2007, 05:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Boost_Nation

Couldnt be there to over see the shipping of my iForged wheels to a member in Nor Cal since I had an operation and Im bedridden. But, I got a call from my mom who said that they packaged everything properly and blah blah........yea well, to ship some f**king wheels/tires just up north a few hours ended up costing $450. That f**king rediculous and I ADVISE YOU NOT TO SHIP WHEELS/TIRES when selling them, do LOCAL PICKUPS ONLY. Especially since people sit here on e90post and try to low ball you all day long anyway with the ALREADY low prices you set. Rant over. Advisory thread, over.

yea dude, I've shipped 19" wheels and tires cross country and it came no near that price. It was actually about $120 from maryland to california. You have to ship each wheel/tire individually and slap on circular cardboard to the front and back.

youyou · 11-24-2007, 05:43 PM

You can ship tires and wheels from New York to Las Vegas for 120$ with FedEx Ground.
You defnitely did something wrong there buddy

neuzpeed · 11-24-2007, 05:51 PM

your mom probably shipped them overnight or something. Shipping for wheels should come nowhere near that price.

Crazy Bimmer · 11-24-2007, 09:22 PM

Your mom got ripped off.

I have shipped at least 6 sets of wheels/tires in the past 5 years. Costs the most $140 for me and thats for heavy 19s with tires.

imolazhp_ci · 11-24-2007, 09:35 PM

yeah i shipped a set of OEM BMW 18's and it was 90 bucks.

BoostedBMW · 11-24-2007, 10:07 PM

How did they ship the wheels? $450 is a lot of money to ship wheels!?! BTW, I hope everything is going well with your recovery.

gotturbo · 11-24-2007, 10:16 PM

I'm guessing she took them somewhere and had them package and ship and the whole deal.

Soni · 11-24-2007, 10:54 PM

$450...now I will never ask your mom to ship stuffs for me..

NaTuReB0Y · 11-24-2007, 11:06 PM

it's gotta be one of those privately owned 3rd party shipping shop......where they charge $0.75 for a regular U.S. postal stamp.

and.....$2 per a sheet for fax

i shipped a book about the same size and weight as a magazine....and it cost me $17(included the price of the envelope too).......regular mail.

now...i use USPS....the cheapest way to go with small items.....

Neema · 11-24-2007, 11:46 PM

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Originally Posted by gotturbo

I'm guessing she took them somewhere and had them package and ship and the whole deal.

yea, exactly. Thats including all the materials and for a total wieght of about 340lbs

Neema · 11-24-2007, 11:50 PM

we took them to mail boxes ect. since fedex didnt have boxes big enough, and they packaged everything one wheel/tire per box, with bubble wrap and packing materials. I got very upset when my mom told me how much it was, even though she agreed to cover the charges, she shouldnt have to and that still pisses me off. Lets do the math (rounded up and down to make things easier) each wheel is about 25lbs, plus a 25lbs tire, with about 30lbs of air in it, meaning each wheel/tire was about 80lbs and about 22x22. Thats a total of 320lbs!!! Does it make sense now?

again, like i said, i've been TOTALLY bedridden since wensday and still have to remain in bed until this upcoming wensday....constantly feeling sick, pressure on my face, along with having to wake up every 12am,6am,12pm,6pm to take antibiotics and im sick to my stomach with all this Tylenol 3 and Darvocet.......so I couldnt be there to over see the shipping.

Neema · 11-24-2007, 11:51 PM

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Originally Posted by BoostedBMW

How did they ship the wheels? $450 is a lot of money to ship wheels!?! BTW, I hope everything is going well with your recovery.

thanks man

Joonsup · 11-24-2007, 11:51 PM

damn sorry to hear that man. 450 seems way too high for shipping. i guess everyone learns after making a mistake. you now know never to ship through whatever company again.

Greez · 11-25-2007, 01:58 AM

sounds like u need a rocaset

!Xoible · 11-25-2007, 02:01 AM

costing me like 75 to fedex from FL to SoCal

Bluesummer · 11-25-2007, 03:32 AM

Should've try DHL bro

11-25-2007, 03:39 AM

UPSED and insuranced from NYC to CALI for...190$..... I bought everything too them and they wrapped them tooo all included (extra 50$ fee in there) ........

just4kickz · 11-25-2007, 01:14 PM

lol well lesson learned now you know where to go.

Neema · 11-25-2007, 01:51 PM

im going to have my mom go back and tell the guy that either they're crazy, they've made a mistake, or that she wants the packages back and to be charged only for the materials. Lets hope they havent sent anything out yet, it is sunday.

OC Guy · 11-25-2007, 02:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Big Tuna

Shipping 4 wheels across the country with Fedex ran me $40.

I don't see how that's possible.

I shipped the stock 18s out thru Fedex the other day for about $140 (not including box costs) to NorCal via FedEx. The packages were dropped off at FedEx so there was no markup.

11-24-2007, 04:21 PM	#1
Neema Major General 788 Rep 7,246 Posts Drives: a few BMWs Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: SoCal iTrader: (12)	Never fking privately shipping wheels again BIMMERPOST / Classifieds Asking Price: None Item Interest Couldnt be there to over see the shipping of my iForged wheels to a member in Nor Cal since I had an operation and Im bedridden. But, I got a call from my mom who said that they packaged everything properly and blah blah........yea well, to ship some fking wheels/tires just up north a few hours ended up costing $450. That f**king rediculous and I ADVISE YOU NOT TO SHIP WHEELS/TIRES when selling them, do LOCAL PICKUPS ONLY. Especially since people sit here on e90post and try to low ball you all day long anyway with the ALREADY low prices you set. Rant over. Advisory thread, over. __________________ LTMW Widebody+1M front bumper+Slek CF Lip\|M3 Hood\|StopTech BBK\|M-Sport Rear Bumper+DD CF Diffuser\|Custom Recaro Seats\|KW V2\|BavX LS3\|M3 Side Skirts+Custom CF Lip\|BBS CHR 19x10.5+BBS Lugs\|LCI Taillights\|RD Sport Anti-Sway Bars\|GIAC S2\|ER Intercooler+CF Shroud+Charge Pipe\|Tial BOV\|Injen Intake\|MS downpipes\|Custom Exhaust\|BMS Oil Catch Can\|M3 DCT wheel+TiD CF Paddles\|BMW CF Trunk Spoiler\|Aluminum Pedals
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11-24-2007, 04:40 PM	#2
Big Tuna Second Lieutenant 108 Rep 211 Posts Drives: Yes Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: USA iTrader: (0)	Shipping 4 wheels across the country with Fedex ran me $40.
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11-24-2007, 05:43 PM	#4
youyou Banned 92 Rep 2,453 Posts Drives: Porsche 997 C4S Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Montreal iTrader: (0)	You can ship tires and wheels from New York to Las Vegas for 120$ with FedEx Ground. You defnitely did something wrong there buddy
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11-24-2007, 05:51 PM	#5
neuzpeed Captain 70 Rep 788 Posts Drives: MW BMW M4 2015 Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Sacramento, CA iTrader: (4)	your mom probably shipped them overnight or something. Shipping for wheels should come nowhere near that price. __________________ MW/SO 2015 F82 M4
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11-24-2007, 09:22 PM	#6
Crazy Bimmer The Jesal 391 Rep 5,859 Posts Drives: E90 M3 Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Chicago IL iTrader: (20) Garage List 2009 BMW M3 [0.00]	Your mom got ripped off. I have shipped at least 6 sets of wheels/tires in the past 5 years. Costs the most $140 for me and thats for heavy 19s with tires. __________________ 2009 E90 M3 - SOLD
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11-24-2007, 09:35 PM	#7
imolazhp_ci Major 29 Rep 1,002 Posts Drives: Z4 M Coupe Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: orange county iTrader: (0)	yeah i shipped a set of OEM BMW 18's and it was 90 bucks.
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11-24-2007, 10:07 PM	#8
BoostedBMW Moderator 133 Rep 6,775 Posts Drives: TiAg E92 335 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Raleigh, NC iTrader: (14) Garage List 2003 S2000 [0.00]	How did they ship the wheels? $450 is a lot of money to ship wheels!?! BTW, I hope everything is going well with your recovery. __________________ -Michael. Berlina Black S2000 CR is now in the garage l 19" Rial Daytona Race l KW V2 l Eisenhaus Race Exhaust l
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11-24-2007, 10:16 PM	#9
gotturbo Private First Class 28 Rep 193 Posts Drives: TiAg E90 335I Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Lake Mary, Fl. iTrader: (1)	I'm guessing she took them somewhere and had them package and ship and the whole deal.
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11-24-2007, 10:54 PM	#10
Soni Major General 219 Rep 8,375 Posts Drives: Just a car Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: CANADA eh! iTrader: (35) Garage List 2007 335i Coupe [9.00]	$450...now I will never ask your mom to ship stuffs for me..
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11-24-2007, 11:06 PM	#11
NaTuReB0Y Powered By 36DD 341 Rep 7,369 Posts Drives: 2006 E90 Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Inland Empire iTrader: (12)	it's gotta be one of those privately owned 3rd party shipping shop......where they charge $0.75 for a regular U.S. postal stamp. and.....$2 per a sheet for fax i shipped a book about the same size and weight as a magazine....and it cost me $17(included the price of the envelope too).......regular mail. now...i use USPS....the cheapest way to go with small items..... __________________ 2006 E90 330i Jet Black \| 20" WORK VS-XX \| FK452 \| H&R Sport on Koni Yellow \| REMUS QUAD
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11-24-2007, 11:50 PM	#13
Neema Major General 788 Rep 7,246 Posts Drives: a few BMWs Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: SoCal iTrader: (12)	we took them to mail boxes ect. since fedex didnt have boxes big enough, and they packaged everything one wheel/tire per box, with bubble wrap and packing materials. I got very upset when my mom told me how much it was, even though she agreed to cover the charges, she shouldnt have to and that still pisses me off. Lets do the math (rounded up and down to make things easier) each wheel is about 25lbs, plus a 25lbs tire, with about 30lbs of air in it, meaning each wheel/tire was about 80lbs and about 22x22. Thats a total of 320lbs!!! Does it make sense now? again, like i said, i've been TOTALLY bedridden since wensday and still have to remain in bed until this upcoming wensday....constantly feeling sick, pressure on my face, along with having to wake up every 12am,6am,12pm,6pm to take antibiotics and im sick to my stomach with all this Tylenol 3 and Darvocet.......so I couldnt be there to over see the shipping. __________________ LTMW Widebody+1M front bumper+Slek CF Lip\|M3 Hood\|StopTech BBK\|M-Sport Rear Bumper+DD CF Diffuser\|Custom Recaro Seats\|KW V2\|BavX LS3\|M3 Side Skirts+Custom CF Lip\|BBS CHR 19x10.5+BBS Lugs\|LCI Taillights\|RD Sport Anti-Sway Bars\|GIAC S2\|ER Intercooler+CF Shroud+Charge Pipe\|Tial BOV\|Injen Intake\|MS downpipes\|Custom Exhaust\|BMS Oil Catch Can\|M3 DCT wheel+TiD CF Paddles\|BMW CF Trunk Spoiler\|Aluminum Pedals
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11-24-2007, 11:51 PM	#15
Joonsup Lieutenant General 322 Rep 17,316 Posts Drives: E92 M3, E30 325i Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Bay Area iTrader: (8) Garage List 2008 BMW M3 [9.50]	damn sorry to hear that man. 450 seems way too high for shipping. i guess everyone learns after making a mistake. you now know never to ship through whatever company again.
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11-25-2007, 01:58 AM	#16
Greez Second Lieutenant 11 Rep 217 Posts Drives: 07 328i Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: NJ iTrader: (0)	sounds like u need a rocaset __________________
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11-25-2007, 02:01 AM	#17
!Xoible Banned 840 Rep 46,029 Posts Drives: .... Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: . iTrader: (4) Garage List 2008 M3 [4.00] 2007 335i [9.00] 2008 528i [8.00] 2006 Infiniti - G35 ... [8.00]	costing me like 75 to fedex from FL to SoCal
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11-25-2007, 03:32 AM	#18
Bluesummer Lieutenant General 588 Rep 15,818 Posts Drives: slower than Ayrton Senna Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: SoCal iTrader: (15) Garage List 2017 BMW X5M [0.00] 2015 M4 [0.00] 2011 E82 135 [0.00] 2011 M3 [0.00] 2007 335 [0.00]	Should've try DHL bro __________________ IG:d.violet.m3
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11-25-2007, 03:39 AM	#19
amazzzin Guest 0 Rep n/a Posts Drives:	UPSED and insuranced from NYC to CALI for...190$..... I bought everything too them and they wrapped them tooo all included (extra 50$ fee in there) ........
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11-25-2007, 01:51 PM	#21
Neema Major General 788 Rep 7,246 Posts Drives: a few BMWs Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: SoCal iTrader: (12)	im going to have my mom go back and tell the guy that either they're crazy, they've made a mistake, or that she wants the packages back and to be charged only for the materials. Lets hope they havent sent anything out yet, it is sunday. __________________ LTMW Widebody+1M front bumper+Slek CF Lip\|M3 Hood\|StopTech BBK\|M-Sport Rear Bumper+DD CF Diffuser\|Custom Recaro Seats\|KW V2\|BavX LS3\|M3 Side Skirts+Custom CF Lip\|BBS CHR 19x10.5+BBS Lugs\|LCI Taillights\|RD Sport Anti-Sway Bars\|GIAC S2\|ER Intercooler+CF Shroud+Charge Pipe\|Tial BOV\|Injen Intake\|MS downpipes\|Custom Exhaust\|BMS Oil Catch Can\|M3 DCT wheel+TiD CF Paddles\|BMW CF Trunk Spoiler\|Aluminum Pedals
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