# High shipping costs **URL:** \ **Category:** NYSpeed Off Topic\ **Created:** [January 31, 2016, 10:22am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/high-shipping-costs/273558 "2016-01-31T10:22:27Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![ultradriver10000](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/ultradriver10000/32/7397_2.png) [@ultradriver10000](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/ultradriver10000)\ **Post date:** [January 31, 2016, 10:22am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/high-shipping-costs/273558/1 "2016-01-31T10:22:27Z")
Has anyone else noticed how high UPS/USPS have increased prices? I used to be able to ship a set of wheels and tires for \<$150 now they want $300+. Any ideas to save shipping costs? I package them myself, but the base costs are nuts. I’ve started looking into Uship or similar, any ideas? Even Greyhound wants $300. Fedex = $317 Fedex Freight = $500 UPS = $320 UPS Freight = $780 Usps = $320 So I made a UPS account, they dropped the price down to $240 picked up from my house. ---
**Author:** ![2TurboZ](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/2turboz/32/7577_2.png) [@2TurboZ](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/2TurboZ)\ **Post date:** [January 31, 2016, 10:27am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/high-shipping-costs/273558/2 "2016-01-31T10:27:48Z")
Look in to some Freight companies for larger items. All you would have to do is palletize them. I have also heard good things about greyhound for shipping large items. ---
**Author:** ![BOBBYGRV](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/ed8c4c/32.png) [@BOBBYGRV](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/BOBBYGRV)\ **Post date:** [January 31, 2016, 10:45am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/high-shipping-costs/273558/3 "2016-01-31T10:45:44Z")
> [@2TurboZ](#): > > Look in to some Freight companies for larger items. All you would have to do is palletize them. > > I have also heard good things about greyhound for shipping large items. This. Back when I needed a new motor for my bike, I shipped it on a pallet, sitting on a tire. You might have to use an address with a dock to ship to, but it can be cheaper. ---
**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:** [January 31, 2016, 12:30pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/high-shipping-costs/273558/4 "2016-01-31T12:30:47Z")
Sign up on [ups.com](http://ups.com) anything shipped online and paid for is cheaper. Print off the package label and bring to the ups store to drop it off. Or request a house pickup. ---
**Author:** ![dpm90iroc](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/dpm90iroc/32/4966_2.png) [@dpm90iroc](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/dpm90iroc)\ **Post date:** [January 31, 2016, 1:29pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/high-shipping-costs/273558/5 "2016-01-31T13:29:32Z")
fedx parcel ---
**Author:** ![AJC2500](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/ajc2500/32/4965_2.png) [@AJC2500](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/AJC2500)\ **Post date:** [January 31, 2016, 3:20pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/high-shipping-costs/273558/6 "2016-01-31T15:20:22Z")
I received a trunk via greyhound for $75 from California, as long as there is a bus depot near both ends it is a great option. ---
**Author:** ![rugsr](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/rugsr/32/7474_2.png) [@rugsr](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/rugsr)\ **Post date:** [February 1, 2016, 5:28am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/high-shipping-costs/273558/7 "2016-02-01T05:28:13Z")
![http://www.nyspeed.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=36109&stc=1](http://www.nyspeed.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=36109&stc=1) ---
**Author:** ![LZ1](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/7ab992/32.png) [@LZ1](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/LZ1)\ **Post date:** [February 1, 2016, 5:39am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/high-shipping-costs/273558/8 "2016-02-01T05:39:58Z")
Hopefully drones bring down shipping costs :tup: ---
**Author:** ![GV1390](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/gv1390/32/5432_2.png) [@GV1390](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/GV1390)\ **Post date:** [February 1, 2016, 6:29am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/high-shipping-costs/273558/9 "2016-02-01T06:29:23Z")
I shipped 15" x 9" wheels out once with tires to get coated for ~$65. :lol: ---
**Author:** ![ultradriver10000](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/ultradriver10000/32/7397_2.png) [@ultradriver10000](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/ultradriver10000)\ **Post date:** [February 1, 2016, 6:48am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/high-shipping-costs/273558/10 "2016-02-01T06:48:39Z")
updated with quotes ---
**Author:** ![2TurboZ](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/2turboz/32/7577_2.png) [@2TurboZ](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/2TurboZ)\ **Post date:** [February 1, 2016, 7:20am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/high-shipping-costs/273558/11 "2016-02-01T07:20:27Z")
Uship? ---
**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:** [February 1, 2016, 7:47am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/high-shipping-costs/273558/12 "2016-02-01T07:47:06Z")
this wont really help you for shipping domestically but if you ever ship internationally, these guys are HIGHLY recommended! [https://www.ipsparcel.com/](https://www.ipsparcel.com/) I just shipped my leftover 996 decklid to japan for a box that was 43x24x19 and weighed 35lbs i couldn’t even believe the prices when i called around to get quotes… FedEx - $1850.00 UPS - $1780.00 DHL - $1880.00 USPS - they claim its too large to even ship (mind you that’s air shipment) so i was searching around to get a quote on sending it ocean freight (25 days avg time but SIGNIFIGANTLY cheaper) then i found this IPS place they quoted me $425 for air shipment to japan with insurance plus first time shippers get a 10% discount so i ended up only paying around $380 but heres the best part…USING FEDEX!!! WTF. ---
**Author:** ![ultradriver10000](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/ultradriver10000/32/7397_2.png) [@ultradriver10000](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/ultradriver10000)\ **Post date:** [February 1, 2016, 8:19am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/high-shipping-costs/273558/13 "2016-02-01T08:19:37Z")
> [@XwalkerX](#): > > this wont really help you for shipping domestically but if you ever ship internationally, these guys are HIGHLY recommended! > > [https://www.ipsparcel.com/](https://www.ipsparcel.com/) > > I just shipped my leftover 996 decklid to japan > > for a box that was 43x24x19 and weighed 35lbs i couldn’t even believe the prices when i called around to get quotes… > > FedEx - $1850.00 > UPS - $1780.00 > DHL - $1880.00 > USPS - they claim its too large to even ship > > (mind you that’s air shipment) > > so i was searching around to get a quote on sending it ocean freight (25 days avg time but SIGNIFIGANTLY cheaper) then i found this IPS place > > they quoted me $425 for air shipment to japan with insurance plus first time shippers get a 10% discount so i ended up only paying around $380 > but heres the best part…USING FEDEX!!! > > WTF. Good reference to have. Thanks > [@2TurboZ](#): > > Uship? I thought about it, but that takes too long. I need these shipped out this week. ---
**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:** [February 1, 2016, 8:26am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/high-shipping-costs/273558/14 "2016-02-01T08:26:42Z")
are you getting quotes shipping all 4 together? ive had better luck sending wheels out in bundles of 2 ---
**Author:** ![jimmyfloyd](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/jimmyfloyd/32/3077_2.png) [@jimmyfloyd](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/jimmyfloyd)\ **Post date:** [February 1, 2016, 10:18am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/high-shipping-costs/273558/15 "2016-02-01T10:18:13Z")
How are you pricing it with greyhound? should be around $200 if you do 2 packages, depending on the size. ---
**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:** [February 1, 2016, 11:08am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/high-shipping-costs/273558/16 "2016-02-01T11:08:40Z")
Yea I don’t see how your price is so high. I mean tire rack gets away with shipping for a little over $120. I have tons of customer shipped wheels tires and combos every day. I really don’t think they are paying 75 a wheel. Did you try taking them into the ups store and see? - - - Updated - - - > [@ultradriver10000"](#): > > So I made a UPS account, they dropped the price down to $240 picked up from my house. SAID THAT FROM THE BEGINNING!! ---
**Author:** ![stuiephoto](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/stuiephoto/32/6070_2.png) [@stuiephoto](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/stuiephoto)\ **Post date:** [February 1, 2016, 11:37am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/high-shipping-costs/273558/17 "2016-02-01T11:37:39Z")
Don’t forget, “The UPS Store” locations are independently owned franchises and can set their own pricing. I have gotten quotes from the UPS store that are 5x what fedex wanted. You will always get better pricing going direct to the shipper. ---
**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:** [February 1, 2016, 12:45pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/high-shipping-costs/273558/18 "2016-02-01T12:45:59Z")
That also. When I ship things right from the ups Hub when leaving work it is a little cheaper. Have a Ups or FedEx warehouse near you? ---
**Author:** ![ultradriver10000](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/ultradriver10000/32/7397_2.png) [@ultradriver10000](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/ultradriver10000)\ **Post date:** [February 1, 2016, 6:28pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/high-shipping-costs/273558/19 "2016-02-01T18:28:05Z")
> [@llink78](#): > > Yea I don’t see how your price is so high. I mean tire rack gets away with shipping for a little over $120. I have tons of customer shipped wheels tires and combos every day. I really don’t think they are paying 75 a wheel. Did you try taking them into the ups store and see? > > - > - > - Updated - - - > > SAID THAT FROM THE BEGINNING!! Yeah I had to make an account and set it all up. Thanks!! > [@jimmyfloyd](#): > > How are you pricing it with greyhound? should be around $200 if you do 2 packages, depending on the size. > [@XwalkerX](#): > > are you getting quotes shipping all 4 together? > > ive had better luck sending wheels out in bundles of 2 I’ve tried it individually, as two bundles and as a single package. Front wheels are 26x26x12, rears are 28x28x14. Needs about 2500 in insurance which I know is jacking up the price a bit. ---
**Author:** ![2TurboZ](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/2turboz/32/7577_2.png) [@2TurboZ](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/2TurboZ)\ **Post date:** [February 1, 2016, 6:35pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/high-shipping-costs/273558/20 "2016-02-01T18:35:33Z")
I just realized something…Is there a silver car in your garage up on blocks right now??? [Next page](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/high-shipping-costs/273558.md?page=2)