# Cheap way to ship heavy package **URL:** \ **Category:** NYSpeed Off Topic\ **Created:** [April 29, 2017, 11:59am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/cheap-way-to-ship-heavy-package/274654 "2017-04-29T11:59:03Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 11\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![llink78](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/llink78/32/8037_2.png) [@llink78](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/llink78)\ **Post date:** [April 29, 2017, 11:59am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/cheap-way-to-ship-heavy-package/274654/1 "2017-04-29T11:59:03Z")
So come June I have a cylinder head coming to me from Tennessee. Along with a carb. Don’t know the exact weight but I’m sure it’s pretty heavy. Haven’t discussed shipping charges with the seller yet but want it to work out in both of our favors. From quotes iv done seems to be around $80/100. For a 40# package. Could weigh more or less. ---
**Author:** ![travisn](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/travisn/32/5046_2.png) [@travisn](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/travisn)\ **Post date:** [April 29, 2017, 2:04pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/cheap-way-to-ship-heavy-package/274654/2 "2017-04-29T14:04:13Z")
I just shipped a mountain bike yesterday, CA to MA. was ~45 lbs, 54 x 29 x 8 in, $500 declared value. $126 for 4 day ground, including delivery confirmation. edit: shipped through UPS ---
**Author:** ![llink78](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/llink78/32/8037_2.png) [@llink78](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/llink78)\ **Post date:** [April 29, 2017, 3:40pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/cheap-way-to-ship-heavy-package/274654/3 "2017-04-29T15:40:22Z")
> [@travisn](#): > > I just shipped a mountain bike yesterday, CA to MA. was ~45 lbs, 54 x 29 x 8 in, $500 declared value. $126 for 4 day ground, including delivery confirmation. What carrier? ---
**Author:** ![livin4hockey](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/d2c977/32.png) [@livin4hockey](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/livin4hockey)\ **Post date:** [April 29, 2017, 3:45pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/cheap-way-to-ship-heavy-package/274654/4 "2017-04-29T15:45:11Z")
I’m gonna guess UPS. Was pretty happy with them when I shipped a large item a year ago to Texas that was probably close to 40 lbs. ---
**Author:** ![travisn](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/travisn/32/5046_2.png) [@travisn](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/travisn)\ **Post date:** [April 29, 2017, 4:37pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/cheap-way-to-ship-heavy-package/274654/5 "2017-04-29T16:37:27Z")
Yes, UPS, sorry. ---
**Author:** ![LXIFLYBY](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/lxiflyby/32/7399_2.png) [@LXIFLYBY](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/LXIFLYBY)\ **Post date:** [April 30, 2017, 10:50am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/cheap-way-to-ship-heavy-package/274654/6 "2017-04-30T10:50:02Z")
> [@llink78"](#): > > So come June I have a cylinder head coming to me from Tennessee. Along with a carb. Don’t know the exact weight but I’m sure it’s pretty heavy. Haven’t discussed shipping charges with the seller yet but want it to work out in both of our favors. From quotes iv done seems to be around $80/100. For a 40# package. Could weigh more or less. I have had great results with FedEx lately. You might be better off shipping them separately instead of 1 big box also ---
**Author:** ![livin4hockey](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/d2c977/32.png) [@livin4hockey](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/livin4hockey)\ **Post date:** [April 30, 2017, 2:35pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/cheap-way-to-ship-heavy-package/274654/7 "2017-04-30T14:35:19Z")
See I was just on the receiving end of a large FedEx package and they were a total paint to deal with. I know it required signature confirmation but just in talking with FedEx reps over the phone, made it out to be a way bigger hassle than it had to be. I know that’s just from the buyer’s perspective but still, not too thrilled with Fed Ex. ---
**Author:** ![XwalkerX](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/xwalkerx/32/7598_2.png) [@XwalkerX](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/XwalkerX)\ **Post date:** [April 30, 2017, 8:31pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/cheap-way-to-ship-heavy-package/274654/8 "2017-04-30T20:31:39Z")
try [bikeflights.com](http://bikeflights.com) ive shipped a bunch of weird shaped bulky stuff and its always cheapest on here. it ships via fedex and always like 1/3 to 1/2 off normal fedex rates. ---
**Author:** ![llink78](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/llink78/32/8037_2.png) [@llink78](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/llink78)\ **Post date:** [April 30, 2017, 9:02pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/cheap-way-to-ship-heavy-package/274654/9 "2017-04-30T21:02:42Z")
> [@XwalkerX](#): > > try [bikeflights.com](http://bikeflights.com) > > ive shipped a bunch of weird shaped bulky stuff and its always cheapest on here. > it ships via fedex and always like 1/3 to 1/2 off normal fedex rates. thx. Got a good deal on a Australian ford head that’s here in the states alrdy. Don’t wanna offset my deal on outrageous shipping cost. - - - Updated - - - > [@XwalkerX](#): > > try [bikeflights.com](http://bikeflights.com) > > ive shipped a bunch of weird shaped bulky stuff and its always cheapest on here. > it ships via fedex and always like 1/3 to 1/2 off normal fedex rates. but I’m not shipping a bike! ---
**Author:** ![Wahoo](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/wahoo/32/8265_2.png) [@Wahoo](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Wahoo)\ **Post date:** [May 1, 2017, 5:21am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/cheap-way-to-ship-heavy-package/274654/10 "2017-05-01T05:21:43Z")
I heard fastenal will ship engines on pallets for decently priced. ---
**Author:** ![XwalkerX](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/xwalkerx/32/7598_2.png) [@XwalkerX](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/XwalkerX)\ **Post date:** [May 1, 2017, 8:09am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/cheap-way-to-ship-heavy-package/274654/11 "2017-05-01T08:09:05Z")
i have never shipped bike parts using them. usually its just car parts and motorcycle parts actually I sent my old 996tt decklid and wing to japan via bikeflights… - - - Updated - - - or you could always have him pack it up extremely well and send it via greyhound