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Topic: Best Shipping Option?  (Read 3289 times)

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JamesM

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I just put down deposit for two AI yesterday. One for me and one for my friend. These boats are located in Michigan. The dealer doesn't want to deal with shipping, except suggested try UShip app. So I followed his suggestion and now I'm waiting for a quote. Besides than UShip, does anyone have any other solution? NCKA express??
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MooMoo Outdoors

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Sounds like a road trip  :smt003 :smt003
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Sounds like a road trip  :smt003 :smt003

I agree

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I just put down deposit for two AI yesterday. One for me and one for my friend. These boats are located in Michigan. The dealer doesn't want to deal with shipping, except suggested try UShip app. So I followed his suggestion and now I'm waiting for a quote. Besides than UShip, does anyone have any other solution? NCKA express??

send me pick up addy and deliver to addy.
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send me pick up addy and deliver to addy.

Bro! Send it to your way!
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JamesM

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Contact Tiffnay Way @ Freight Center     [email protected]

Thank you! Sending her an email now!
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JamesM

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Thanks all! I decided to try UShip app this time. Will let you guys know how it goes.
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We use USHIP here at the shop and theses two listed below for things like this.

Nate Stover@ Freightquote  816.949.6614    www.freightquote.com

Mitch @ Associated Transportation Systems  800-424-7450
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Jplutino

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Thanks all! I decided to try UShip app this time. Will let you guys know how it goes.
Good luck with uship.  I tried 2x to get a quote.  I tried to limit it to 400$ so never got any.  Shipping tends to run around 700+ dollars.

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I hope it was a killer sale price! :-)
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I hope it was a killer sale price! :-)

I'd be curious to know the final outcome in price + shipping + hassle vs buying local.
I'm sure you are avoiding sales tax but compared to shipping how much will you be saving total?
Factor in warranty work if needed wondering if it's all worth it?
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I am following Ruben's suggestion and using U-Ship, so far it is pretty painless. Keep in mind there is what you are paying for the kayak transport, a fee to U-Ship, and if you want it, additional insurance. So far (and it hasn't arrived yet) I am dealing with a Husband and wife who do general contracting during the dry season, and hot shots during the winter.  Small grew and live close by.  I can't complain. Your experience may vary.
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