[CR]RE: Shipping Rims

(Example: Framebuilders:Rene Herse)

Date: Tue, 16 Jan 2007 20:04:33 -0800 (PST)
From: "scott davis" <francopedia@yahoo.com>
To: classicrendezvous@bikelist.org
In-Reply-To: <MONKEYFOODcQ0goHBMK00002746@monkeyfood.nt.phred.org>
Subject: [CR]RE: Shipping Rims

I always use cardboard rim boxes. I ship tons of rims and have never had a casualty...knock on wood rims. Here in the Twin Townes, Quality Bicycle Products speced out special boxes < 84 inches. >84 inches is the typical size for over-sized box charges. Boxes hold up to 4 narrow tubular rims. Just add a little newspaper or other light padding and it's they're set to roll. I get my boxes directly from the QPB supplier in Minneapolis. Used rim boxes should be available at any shop with wheel builders. I usually use USPS, out of convenience. Scott in Roseyville, MN USA

I'm wondering if any list member can share some wisdom about shipping rims (yes, just rims, I have some old Nisi rims to ship).

Any reasons to prefer UPS, USPS, or FedEx?

tia,

Hugh Enox La Honda, California

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