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Topic: Greyhound Shipping: Pros/cons
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steve takacs
Member From: beijing, china
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posted 11 April 2003 07:53 PM
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I seem to recall a thread on shipping using Greyhound that was fairly positive, but could not find it. Has anyone used Greyhound Buslines for shipping? If so, how has it worked out in terms of cost, time in transit, safety, damage, insurance, etc.? Thanks, Steve |
Jim Cohen
Member From: Philadelphia, PA
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posted 11 April 2003 08:20 PM
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I think Greyhound shipping is really cruel, and that it should be outlawed in all civilized societies. There is often poor temperature control, and sometimes the crates leak and rain gets in. A lot of times the dogs are not sedated before shipping and they get really nervous and pee in the crate, and then have to lie in it for the rest of the trip. Poor things!What? You say what? Not dogs? Huh? Oh... "busses"? You meant "Greyhound Busses"?? Oh. Well,... never mind. -- Emily Litella[This message was edited by Jim Cohen on 11 April 2003 at 08:22 PM.] |
steve takacs
Member From: beijing, china
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posted 11 April 2003 10:27 PM
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Heh, Jim, I'm with you; I don't want to ship the dogs themselves but would not be opposed to having them carry a steel guitar for me if meets my criteria. On second thought, I'd better go with the Greyhound bus rather than dog option. Steve |
Ann Fabian
Member From: Mesquite, Texas, USA
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posted 12 April 2003 02:52 PM
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We used Greyhound as an alternative during the UPS strike a few years ago. However, I think they had a limit at the time of $1,000 insurance. I'm not sure what their limit is now. All the freight we sent with them arrived safe and sound.Ann Fabian
Carter Steel Guitars www.SteelGuitar.com |
David Mullis
Member From: Rock Hill, SC
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posted 22 April 2003 08:03 PM
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I shipped an Ampeg bass cabinet that was too big for UPS ground via Greyhound a few months ago. It got there in one piece and within 24 hours if I remember correctly. It seems like their prices were in line with normal UPS ground prices too. One bus (from here to Chicago anyway), no conveyor belts and from what I could tell a lot less handling than UPS. Not sure what their max was on insurance though................. |
Glenn Austin
Member From: Montreal, Canada
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posted 23 April 2003 06:45 AM
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I was the one who talked about Greyhound shipping. I purchased two steels in Alberta, on two separate occasions, and they were shipped to me in Montreal by bus, about 3000, miles. Not only was it the cheapest way, but I had both steels in about 4 days. I didn't even think you could drive that far in 4 days. |
Bob Blair
Member From: Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
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posted 23 April 2003 07:10 AM
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The 1000.000 insurance limit, if it is still in place, is a concern. I know someone who lost a guitar and was stuck with that limit. Having said that, I have used Greyhound for shipping stuff a few times recently, and thought very highly of the service. |
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