bjornca
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Shipping Large Canvas Domestically (in US), by bjornca on Jul 8, 2014 2:08:23 GMT 1, I need to ship a large canvas measuring ~48"x60" domestically (from NYC to CA) and wondered if anyone had recommendations on who to use, given the size. Looking for more economical and trustworthy choices than say UPS or FedEx (think they are both over $800)? Or, does anyone recommend having it un-stretched and then shipped rolled?
Thanks in advance.
I need to ship a large canvas measuring ~48"x60" domestically (from NYC to CA) and wondered if anyone had recommendations on who to use, given the size. Looking for more economical and trustworthy choices than say UPS or FedEx (think they are both over $800)? Or, does anyone recommend having it un-stretched and then shipped rolled?
Thanks in advance.
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Shipping Large Canvas Domestically (in US), by Deleted on Jul 8, 2014 2:21:55 GMT 1, $800? That doesn't sound right. I've had large pieces ship UPS and they weren't nearly that much. Have you tried calling UPS, or did you use their calculator?
$800? That doesn't sound right. I've had large pieces ship UPS and they weren't nearly that much. Have you tried calling UPS, or did you use their calculator?
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Shipping Large Canvas Domestically (in US), by Deleted on Jul 8, 2014 2:30:23 GMT 1, I just did a freight estimate for UPS ground. 48x60x3 at 20lbs from NY to CA and it estimated $162.50
I just did a freight estimate for UPS ground. 48x60x3 at 20lbs from NY to CA and it estimated $162.50
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bjornca
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Shipping Large Canvas Domestically (in US), by bjornca on Jul 8, 2014 2:30:36 GMT 1, $800? That doesn't sound right. I've had large pieces ship UPS and they weren't nearly that much. Have you tried calling UPS, or did you use their calculator?
$800? That doesn't sound right. I've had large pieces ship UPS and they weren't nearly that much. Have you tried calling UPS, or did you use their calculator? I did not call, used their online calculators, so maybe I'm doing things wrong here... |
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bjornca
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Shipping Large Canvas Domestically (in US), by bjornca on Jul 8, 2014 2:32:52 GMT 1, I just did a freight estimate for UPS ground. 48x60x3 at 20lbs from NY to CA and it estimated $162.50
I just did a freight estimate for UPS ground. 48x60x3 at 20lbs from NY to CA and it estimated $162.50 Hmm, I'm definitely doing something wrong then. Let me re-check that. Appreciate it @federationofideas |
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Shipping Large Canvas Domestically (in US), by Deleted on Jul 8, 2014 2:38:57 GMT 1, I just did a freight estimate for UPS ground. 48x60x3 at 20lbs from NY to CA and it estimated $162.50 Hmm, I'm definitely doing something wrong then. Let me re-check that. Appreciate it @federationofideas
I just did a freight estimate for UPS ground. 48x60x3 at 20lbs from NY to CA and it estimated $162.50 Hmm, I'm definitely doing something wrong then. Let me re-check that. Appreciate it @federationofideas no prob. let me know if you need help |
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bjornca
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Shipping Large Canvas Domestically (in US), by bjornca on Jul 8, 2014 2:46:55 GMT 1, Hmm, I'm definitely doing something wrong then. Let me re-check that. Appreciate it @federationofideas no prob. let me know if you need help
Hmm, I'm definitely doing something wrong then. Let me re-check that. Appreciate it @federationofideas no prob. let me know if you need help I think my issue with looking at it more, is if you add a few inches for packing (say 51x63x5), it pushes you over the limit for UPS ground package size and then says to use freight. Maybe I'll just need to call them on this... |
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Shipping Large Canvas Domestically (in US), by jB on Jul 8, 2014 7:22:40 GMT 1, If it is anything of value I would suggest going with excalibur. They are the only people I use for large and/or valuable works domestically.
www.Excaliburintl.com
If it is anything of value I would suggest going with excalibur. They are the only people I use for large and/or valuable works domestically. www.Excaliburintl.com |
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Black Apple Art
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Shipping Large Canvas Domestically (in US), by Black Apple Art on Jul 8, 2014 11:37:58 GMT 1, Have used Excalibur many times and never had an issue. Best value hands down domestic in the us is USPS priority insured. Will get anywhere in 2-3 days and being insured for full value covers you if you don't have an art umbrella policy as backup. They are about 60% less than FedEx and 40% less than UPS. Would never use them for international.
Have used Excalibur many times and never had an issue. Best value hands down domestic in the us is USPS priority insured. Will get anywhere in 2-3 days and being insured for full value covers you if you don't have an art umbrella policy as backup. They are about 60% less than FedEx and 40% less than UPS. Would never use them for international.
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Shipping Large Canvas Domestically (in US), by Poster Bob on Jul 8, 2014 12:59:54 GMT 1, Who would you use for international then? I ask as I am thinking about commissioning a piece in the US to have shipped to the UK.
Who would you use for international then? I ask as I am thinking about commissioning a piece in the US to have shipped to the UK.
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Shipping Large Canvas Domestically (in US), by Deleted on Jul 8, 2014 14:39:55 GMT 1, When I want to ship art domestically, it is always Fedex. They will not insure it, but packed properly + Fedex = have never had anything damaged.
International, I don't have as much experience. Did have a well-handled one involving Flight Logistics Group Ltd(UK based) which utilized DHL for the pick-up from my home in the US.
When I want to ship art domestically, it is always Fedex. They will not insure it, but packed properly + Fedex = have never had anything damaged.
International, I don't have as much experience. Did have a well-handled one involving Flight Logistics Group Ltd(UK based) which utilized DHL for the pick-up from my home in the US.
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bjornca
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Shipping Large Canvas Domestically (in US), by bjornca on Jul 8, 2014 15:57:22 GMT 1, Thanks for all the replies. I think the size is too large for USPS, but will look into all the other options.
Thanks for all the replies. I think the size is too large for USPS, but will look into all the other options.
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Shipping Large Canvas Domestically (in US), by drevil on Jul 8, 2014 23:47:05 GMT 1, Crater is what I usually use for all art shipping when the art is of higher value.
Crater is what I usually use for all art shipping when the art is of higher value.
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