$400 to ship (4) 20lb wheels?!

Alpine335TT · 03-04-2008, 09:47 AM

Hey Guys,

I'm trying to buy a set of BBS RGRs off a guy on another forum and he's telling me it's going to cost somewhere close to $400 to ship from upstate NY down to MD?? I've heard around $100 is about right. Something sounds fishy... Any input would be greatly appreciated..

Thanks

KL2DC · 03-04-2008, 09:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Alpine335TT

Hey Guys,

I'm trying to buy a set of BBS RGRs off a guy on another forum and he's telling me it's going to cost somewhere close to $400 to ship from upstate NY down to MD?? I've heard around $100 is about right. Something sounds fishy... Any input would be greatly appreciated..

Thanks

It might cost that much if he brought it to a UPS store, Mail Boxes etc or similar, especially if he's having them package them.

I learnt the hard way when I sold my 197s/RFTs to a guy in NY. I took it to a UPS store and I paid an arm and a leg (close to $300 iirc) and that was after negotiating the best way to pack them (seperate boxes or in pairs and type of service). I was told if you pack them minimally and drop ship them at fedex direct you'll be able to pull it off for half the price.

wadgras44 · 03-04-2008, 09:53 AM

Should be approx $25 - $35 per wheel via UPS ground.

Do an online quote with the estimator below and call his bs bluff.

https://wwwapps.ups.com/ctc/request

iatacs19 · 03-04-2008, 09:54 AM

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Originally Posted by KL2DC

It might cost that much if he brought it to a UPS store, Mail Boxes etc or similar, especially if he's having them package them.

I learnt the hard way when I sold my 197s/RFTs to a guy in NY. I took it to a UPS store and I paid an arm and a leg (close to $300 iirc) and that was after negotiating the best way to pack them (seperate boxes or in pairs and type of service).

Agreed, if you are not providing your own packaging then it gets really expensive.

just4kickz · 03-04-2008, 09:56 AM

go pick them up... good day trip haha

KL2DC · 03-04-2008, 09:58 AM

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Originally Posted by just4kickz

go pick them up... good day trip haha

Yeah thats a great idea...

I did just that with my last wheels, I rented a minivan cheap and drove up to NJ. Cost me less than $100 including gas, snacks and toll. Half a day should do it, depends on traffic etc.

Better yet, borrow a minivan from family/relatives if you have any...

Mark Chen · 03-04-2008, 10:03 AM

I shipped my old 19" CSLs rep from NY to FL via FEDEX
I use my own boxes,packed them myself then bring them to FEDEX store
it costs me $22~23 for each
it's like 88~89 for total

Josh49 · 03-04-2008, 10:05 AM

I shipped four Audi A4 wheels/tires across the country from CA to NY for $150 UPS ground.. That seems ridiculous IMO..

Josh49 · 03-04-2008, 10:06 AM

The wheels obviously cost a lot more than tires to ship. And you want them wrapped well. But I think $150 - $200 should definitely cover it..

ubern00b · 03-04-2008, 10:08 AM

mine were shipped from MD to TN, $150. they weren't "packaged", but the UPS store did put cardboard cutouts over the rims on both sides, they arrived without any issues. 4 wheels, with tires about 60lb ea x 4.

aob · 03-04-2008, 10:10 AM

I bought a set of 4 19" wheels from Circle BMW in New Jersey and had them shipped to *San Francisco* UPS ground. It took one week and cost precisely $196. Unless he's shipping them overnight, this guy is screwing with you.

Alpine335TT · 03-04-2008, 10:29 AM

Thanks for the heads up everyone... I've never had wheels shipped to me or vice versa so I just need to know what I'm getting myself into. I just knew 4 wheels ONLY.. 20 lbs a wheel.. that just sounded like way too much.. Wish me luck on the deal

S4to335 · 03-04-2008, 10:33 AM

I have shipped lots of wheels...at a UPS store..and directly with UPS and Fedex. That cost sounds like he is going to one of those stores..and getting their upcharge. UPS demands you put these in boxes now..and that increases the cost. I would ask him to shop around...and go directly to UPS or Fedex locations for cost estimates..and have him SHOW you the receipt afterwards.

Alpine335TT · 03-04-2008, 10:41 AM

Yea, I figure the guy's not trying to jip me.. his shipping method is probably not the most cost efficient is all.

emjei · 03-04-2008, 06:32 PM

Use USPS

GregL · 03-04-2008, 06:41 PM

I agree with the above posters, it does sound about right if he's getting a quote from a UPS store. Speaking of which, I considered buying a set of tires (without rims) from some of the online places which are highly recommended on this board, and by ground to Canada they typically want over $100 per tire just to ship, Tire Rack being the exception.

Grumpa72 · 03-04-2008, 06:52 PM

I shipped four vintage tires and wheels from Tampa to Pittsburgh, via US Airways freight for $100.

Sick Speed · 03-04-2008, 10:26 PM

This guy is straight up BS with you bro.

I shipped 4 wheels WITH tires to CA for $86 through USPS last summer.

Unless postage has sky rocketed no way is he being straight.

Bad ass wheel BTW.

Good luck!

SS

erick_c · 03-04-2008, 10:31 PM

I had 4 18" M3 wheels sent from NY to my APO address (i'm in Korea) via USPS. It cost the guy $47 a piece to ship.

$188 total.

Desi · 03-04-2008, 10:51 PM

JLevi shipped 4 wheels to me in Ontario, CANADA from California for like half that. That's clear accross the continent and an international boundry. This was FedEx Ground.

sinnet112 · 03-04-2008, 11:56 PM

Shipped NJ to CA for $120 without tires via UPS. FedEx I think was cheaper, but $400 means he did something funny to them, like package them there.

sandyeggo325i · 03-05-2008, 12:34 AM

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Originally Posted by wadgras44

Should be approx $25 - $35 per wheel via UPS ground.

Do an online quote with the estimator below and call his bs bluff.

https://wwwapps.ups.com/ctc/request

why go through the effort? if you piss him off he'll just take your money...

i'd just tell him to go away and buy from someone else. i'm shipping 161's to vancouver from san diego and if i ship via fedex ground international, it's going to be ~$117.xx and is to arrive there in 4-6 days. the unfortunate thing is it'll cost me $40 in packaging materials

tell him to take his $400 shipping and shove it, that's some crazy "handling" fee...

03-04-2008, 09:47 AM	#1
Alpine335TT Major 146 Rep 1,403 Posts Drives: LCI E92 M-Sport 335i Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: DC Metro iTrader: (5)	$400 to ship (4) 20lb wheels?! Hey Guys, I'm trying to buy a set of BBS RGRs off a guy on another forum and he's telling me it's going to cost somewhere close to $400 to ship from upstate NY down to MD?? I've heard around $100 is about right. Something sounds fishy... Any input would be greatly appreciated.. Thanks __________________ Current: E46 M3 (CB) Retired: E92 335i (AW) // E92 LCI M-Sport 335i (LMB) MISCHIEF.TV
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wadgras44 Captain 42 Rep 662 Posts Drives: 2009 C63 AMG Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Voorhees, NJ iTrader: (22)	Should be approx $25 - $35 per wheel via UPS ground. Do an online quote with the estimator below and call his bs bluff. https://wwwapps.ups.com/ctc/request
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Mark Chen Colonel 113 Rep 2,889 Posts Drives: 11' E93 M3 LMB Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Taipei iTrader: (1) Garage List 2011 BMW E93 M3 [0.00]	I shipped my old 19" CSLs rep from NY to FL via FEDEX I use my own boxes,packed them myself then bring them to FEDEX store it costs me $22~23 for each it's like 88~89 for total __________________ 11' LMB E93///M3 KW V3 / 19" BBS LM DB-SLD 20th limited edition / AP Racing Pro 5000+ BBK / Akrapovic Evolution Line Exhaust / Arkym Rear Diffuser /Dinan Stage 2 Engine Transmission software
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Josh49 Major General 252 Rep 6,664 Posts Drives: E90 325xi Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Boston, MA iTrader: (33)	I shipped four Audi A4 wheels/tires across the country from CA to NY for $150 UPS ground.. That seems ridiculous IMO.. __________________ E90 325XI, MYSTIC BLUE ON BLACK/ALUM, STEP, NAV, PDC, CWP, XENON, SIRIUS, ALARM, MUD GUARDS, CLEARBRA, CHROME GRILLS AND TIPS, VALENTINE 1 (HARDWIRED), HO CERAMIC 40%, 161'S, REAR FOG MOD, LUX 4.0, BLACKLINES, OEM PEDALS, MTEC FOGS, GRUPPE-M REP INTAKE. 156'S AND RUBBER MATS FOR THE WINTER.
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03-04-2008, 10:06 AM	#9
Josh49 Major General 252 Rep 6,664 Posts Drives: E90 325xi Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Boston, MA iTrader: (33)	The wheels obviously cost a lot more than tires to ship. And you want them wrapped well. But I think $150 - $200 should definitely cover it.. __________________ E90 325XI, MYSTIC BLUE ON BLACK/ALUM, STEP, NAV, PDC, CWP, XENON, SIRIUS, ALARM, MUD GUARDS, CLEARBRA, CHROME GRILLS AND TIPS, VALENTINE 1 (HARDWIRED), HO CERAMIC 40%, 161'S, REAR FOG MOD, LUX 4.0, BLACKLINES, OEM PEDALS, MTEC FOGS, GRUPPE-M REP INTAKE. 156'S AND RUBBER MATS FOR THE WINTER.
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ubern00b First Lieutenant 5 Rep 370 Posts Drives: 06 325i Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: tn iTrader: (1)	mine were shipped from MD to TN, $150. they weren't "packaged", but the UPS store did put cardboard cutouts over the rims on both sides, they arrived without any issues. 4 wheels, with tires about 60lb ea x 4.
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03-04-2008, 10:10 AM	#11
aob New Member 0 Rep 18 Posts Drives: 08 e92 335i Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: San Francisco iTrader: (0)	I bought a set of 4 19" wheels from Circle BMW in New Jersey and had them shipped to San Francisco UPS ground. It took one week and cost precisely $196. Unless he's shipping them overnight, this guy is screwing with you. __________________ 08 e92 335i \| Jet Black \| Blk/Alum \| 6sp \| ZPP \| ZSP \| Nav \| CA \| 6FL 07 e90 335i R.I.P.
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Alpine335TT Major 146 Rep 1,403 Posts Drives: LCI E92 M-Sport 335i Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: DC Metro iTrader: (5)	Thanks for the heads up everyone... I've never had wheels shipped to me or vice versa so I just need to know what I'm getting myself into. I just knew 4 wheels ONLY.. 20 lbs a wheel.. that just sounded like way too much.. Wish me luck on the deal __________________ Current: E46 M3 (CB) Retired: E92 335i (AW) // E92 LCI M-Sport 335i (LMB) MISCHIEF.TV
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S4to335 Brigadier General 434 Rep 4,380 Posts Drives: 2014 Audi A4 / 91 Track Miata Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: San Jose, CA iTrader: (5) Garage List 2007 BMW 335i sedan [8.00]	I have shipped lots of wheels...at a UPS store..and directly with UPS and Fedex. That cost sounds like he is going to one of those stores..and getting their upcharge. UPS demands you put these in boxes now..and that increases the cost. I would ask him to shop around...and go directly to UPS or Fedex locations for cost estimates..and have him SHOW you the receipt afterwards. __________________ Car is now gone .... :-(
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03-04-2008, 10:41 AM	#14
Alpine335TT Major 146 Rep 1,403 Posts Drives: LCI E92 M-Sport 335i Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: DC Metro iTrader: (5)	Yea, I figure the guy's not trying to jip me.. his shipping method is probably not the most cost efficient is all. __________________ Current: E46 M3 (CB) Retired: E92 335i (AW) // E92 LCI M-Sport 335i (LMB) MISCHIEF.TV
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03-04-2008, 06:32 PM	#15
emjei Captain 73 Rep 821 Posts Drives: 08 BMW M3 Coupe Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Puerto Rico USA iTrader: (3)	Use USPS
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GregL Brigadier General 98 Rep 3,618 Posts Drives: 2016 CLA45 AMG Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: GTA iTrader: (4)	I agree with the above posters, it does sound about right if he's getting a quote from a UPS store. Speaking of which, I considered buying a set of tires (without rims) from some of the online places which are highly recommended on this board, and by ground to Canada they typically want over $100 per tire just to ship, Tire Rack being the exception. __________________ 2016 Mercedes-AMG CLA45 2013 Mercedes-Benz B250 - Gone 2010 Mercedes-Benz C350 4Matic - Gone 2006 BMW 330xi - Gone 2001 Infiniti QX4 - Gone
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Grumpa72 Private First Class 1 Rep 151 Posts Drives: 2007 328xi Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Moon Township, PA iTrader: (0)	I shipped four vintage tires and wheels from Tampa to Pittsburgh, via US Airways freight for $100.
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Sick Speed Speed 63 Rep 407 Posts Drives: 2008 335i E92 Coupe Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Parallel Universe iTrader: (2)	This guy is straight up BS with you bro. I shipped 4 wheels WITH tires to CA for $86 through USPS last summer. Unless postage has sky rocketed no way is he being straight. Bad ass wheel BTW. Good luck! SS __________________
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erick_c New Member 0 Rep 10 Posts Drives: E46 (E90 Post Lurker) Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Seoul iTrader: (0)	I had 4 18" M3 wheels sent from NY to my APO address (i'm in Korea) via USPS. It cost the guy $47 a piece to ship. $188 total.
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Desi Lieutenant 16 Rep 441 Posts Drives: 2014 435i M-Sport X-Drive Join Date: May 2007 Location: Ottawa, Canada iTrader: (4)	JLevi shipped 4 wheels to me in Ontario, CANADA from California for like half that. That's clear accross the continent and an international boundry. This was FedEx Ground. __________________ 2014 BMW 435i XDrive M-Sport - Delivered May 2014 2007 BMW 323i - Delivered April 2007
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sinnet112 Major 30 Rep 1,118 Posts Drives: 2009 E89 Z4 Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: NJ iTrader: (1) Garage List 2007 335i Coupe [0.00] 2007 328xi Sedan [0.00]	Shipped NJ to CA for $120 without tires via UPS. FedEx I think was cheaper, but $400 means he did something funny to them, like package them there. __________________ Z4 sdrive30i \| Deep Sea Blue \| Ivory White Nappa Extended Leather \| ZSP
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