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Does anyone have any recommendations for freight within the continental USA? I've done some searches and found some quotes, but would like to work with a company that is going to deliver everything unharmed.. I'd be getting the item delivered to a residential location.. no dock, no forklift.

Anyone had any great experiences? Any horror stories? Name names, people! :)
 
I don't think you can guarantee that with freight....ever. Well, maybe you can but you'll pay handsomely for it (ex: art movers).

I'd go with NAVL, they offer insurance, have an amusement moving division and a good track record. But, that being said....accidents do hapen. Why, because NAVL, just like every other logistics solution contracts out to other freight forwarders. It's the "middle men" that tend to be careless and f things up.

Unless you can find an individual like good ole "Jack Rabbit Shipping" from BITD... you will probably have to rely on a larger company to move your items.

Good luck.
 
LOL, I'm not planning any Michigan trips either! :D

NAVL is the name brand vendor for shipping arcades, a little pricier than you might find but probably your best odds of survival.

Pilot Air I've heard good things about.

Out of hundreds of game pickups, I've never once had a game shipped. If its something I REALLY want I just plan a roadtrip around it. I would be horrified if I bought something very expensive or rare and the idiot shipper puts forklift forks through it and destroys a nice piece of history, even if it did have insurance.
 
LOL, I'm not planning any Michigan trips either! :D

NAVL is the name brand vendor for shipping arcades, a little pricier than you might find but probably your best odds of survival.

Pilot Air I've heard good things about.

Out of hundreds of game pickups, I've never once had a game shipped. If its something I REALLY want I just plan a roadtrip around it. I would be horrified if I bought something very expensive or rare and the idiot shipper puts forklift forks through it and destroys a nice piece of history, even if it did have insurance.

I have been trying to get a quote from NAVL I called friday and today and left messages. Whats the best way or time to get ahold of them?????:001_ssuprised::001_ssuprised::confused::confused:
 
Does anyone have any recommendations for freight within the continental USA? I've done some searches and found some quotes, but would like to work with a company that is going to deliver everything unharmed.. I'd be getting the item delivered to a residential location.. no dock, no forklift.

Anyone had any great experiences? Any horror stories? Name names, people! :)

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Thanks for the information, everyone. I'm feeling out getting an Egret 2 shipped from GA to Kalamazoo MI. 49048 residential.

RLEVIN, I might have to take you up on that offer. :)
 
I'm in 49048 as well. When i bought my galaga i had it shipped by usf Holland to my work in Grand Rapids and then had my buddy pick it up with his truck and dropped it off at my house. Saved a ton of money by not delivering to residential.
 
Should be able to get that to a terminal there if under 300.00

NAVL finally called back. They seem high they wanted right at $400 bucks to ship a Satan's Hollow Cocktail. Dale is the $300 for a upright? Thats pretty good. How much for a Cocktail. Right now we went with the sellers shipping company. He gets a discount because he ships so much. The rate seems good. I have a few days to change it if there is a deal Dale, please let me know:) Plus the seller charged me a $50 palleting fee. First game I have shipped. I always drive for them, this would be a major road trip.

Here is the quote.

Dan,
I didnt think about it, but you are right, it actually will weigh approx 185-200 for a cocktail. I just did a new quote, which comes to approx 220.00 to the spokane terminal or a business address. thanks

Origin ZIP Code 60190
Origin Service Center AUR- AURORA, IL

Destination ZIP Code 99205
Destination Service Center SPO- SPOKANE, WA

Service Standard (days)**
5

Class Weight PER CWT Charges
125 200 $335.62 $671.24

Total Weight: 200 Gross Charges: $671.24
72% Discounted Amount: $483.29
Amount After Discount: $187.95
Fuel Surcharge: 16.8 %: $31.58
Total Charges: $219.53 USD
 
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NAVL finally called back. They seem high they wanted right at $400 bucks to ship a Satan's Hollow Cocktail. Dale is the $300 for a upright? Thats pretty good. How much for a Cocktail. Right now we went with the sellers shipping company. He gets a discount because he ships so much. The rate seems good. I have a few days Dale, If there is a cheaper way for a cocktail, please let me know:) First game I have shipped. I always drive for them, this would be a major road trip.

Here is the quote.

Dan,
I didnt think about it, but you are right, it actually will weigh approx 185-200 for a cocktail. I just did a new quote, which comes to approx 220.00 to the spokane terminal or a business address. thanks

Origin ZIP Code 60190
Origin Service Center AUR- AURORA, IL

Destination ZIP Code 99205
Destination Service Center SPO- SPOKANE, WA

Service Standard (days)**
5

Class Weight PER CWT Charges
125 200 $335.62 $671.24

Total Weight: 200 Gross Charges: $671.24
72% Discounted Amount: $483.29
Amount After Discount: $187.95
Fuel Surcharge: 16.8 %: $31.58
Total Charges: $219.53 USD
I will give you 2 people to call. Make sure to tell them you are going thru Chattanooga Pinball to get our discount.
1st is Jillian at Echo 1-312-334-2822
2nd and by far the sweetest thing you have ever seen, too bad you cannot see her "MY GOD SHE IS SOMETHING" anyway I am back call Jessica at Prostar 706-956-8213
Tell her is is class 125 and weights 350lbs so they do not reclass it.
 
And by the way you have to include the pallet in your total weight so you cocktails weights about 250 but if you tell them anything less than 350lbs they reclass it and charge you more.
 
I will give you 2 people to call. Make sure to tell them you are going thru Chattanooga Pinball to get our discount.
1st is Jillian at Echo 1-312-334-2822
2nd and by far the sweetest thing you have ever seen, too bad you cannot see her "MY GOD SHE IS SOMETHING" anyway I am back call Jessica at Prostar 706-956-8213
Tell her is is class 125 and weights 350lbs so they do not reclass it.

Thanks Dale, I will call them. the weight is under 200lbs for the cocktail. Should I still tell them class 125 and weights 350lbs?

Hey some pictures of Jillian and Jessica would be greatly appreciated:)
 
Thanks Dale, I will call them. the weight is under 200lbs for the cocktail. Should I still tell them class 125 and weights 350lbs?

Hey some pictures of Jillian and Jessica would be greatly appreciated:)

Yes tell them 350lbs and you have no ideal how sweet Miss Jessica by far the best that has came into my shop. I wish I had pic's.
 
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