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Shipping large, but not heavy item...

Hello All,

I searched the archives and founds lots of information on this topic, but none of it has panned out. Since 9/11, many of the popular freight carriers either can't or won't deal with residential-to-residential service.

I need to get a 52" x 52" x 2" package weighing no more than 40-50 lbs from ZipCode 80104 to Zipcode 77706. I need to do it as inexpensively as possible.

I've already checked with BAX, FedEx Freight, UPS, USPS, and DHL. All either won't do it, or will do it but for an extremely high rate (~$125-$150). Does anyone have any ideas?
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bob_bundus
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I have used both of the below methods successfully:
If you can locate a local freight trucking firm then you can hand carry the item to their facility. Have the receiving party make arrangements with any commercial firm for permission to have the box delivered to them at their commercial address (the truck WILL deliver there). The receiving party can then pick it up directly from there.

Another alternative is Greyhound Bus Lines. You hand deliver the large package to a Greyhound terminal in your city & have it bussed to another Greyhound terminal at the receiving end. Again the receiving party can then pick it up directly from there.
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