Frieght cost to ship a kids quad from Vancouver to Edmonton? How do they calculate $$

Landrew

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Found a deal on a kids racing quad, a real one not a GIO or the like. Can't decide if I should drive there or ship. It's a kids quad I'm looking at, so under 250lbs, about 42" long X 44" wide. I was going to throw it in the back of a minivan and make it a really cheap trip. Problem is the driving time. I'm in no real rush so shipping may be the better option.

Maybe I'll check the "share a ride" adds and say "I'm a healthy male under 250lbs but I'm a really wide and short square type of person and I have a gas problem unless I'm drained properly. But I wont say a word or take any breaks, I'll just sit there in the back of your vehicle and not move the entire time, you can even strap me down."
 

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They calculate rate by cube or weight whatever exceeds . Try Overland they are about the cheapest and a good LTL carrier. Also Mustang or Sling Shot.[h=1]Overland Freight Lines Ltd


[/h] 15330 Yellowhead Trail NW, Edmonton, AB T5V 1A1
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780-448-9494
 
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buck a pound. generally.
 

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Thanks guys, ill make some inquiries with shippers listed and prepare for roughly $1 per pound.

I'd get a private person to do it but I'd need someone trustworthy and trust is low with a total stranger.......
 

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buck a pound. generally.

If the weight is greater than size, yes.

Try shipping big flat foam pieces at a buck a pound, they'll cube the shiz outta it.

Little quad will likely be taking up 2 skid spaces and need to be secured fairly well. Might be kinda expensive. Make sure you get the insurance...
 

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Thanks guys, ill make some inquiries with shippers listed and prepare for roughly $1 per pound.

I'd get a private person to do it but I'd need someone trustworthy and trust is low with a total stranger.......

maybe give mach 123 on the site a shout, he is all over the country doing pick ups and deliveries. he may be able to help ya out.
 
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