Smoker Shipping Cost

[dinosaur]

Could anyone tell me about how much it should cost to ship a 600 lb smoker 750 miles?  I was given a price of $550 and this seems high to me but I don't know for sure.  Any opinions?

 

[diggingdogfarm]

Only a freight company can give you an accurate quote.
A wild-assed guess isn't going to help you a bit.



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[dinosaur]

Yes, I was given a quote - $550.  My question is if anyone knows if it sounds reasonable.  

 

[dinosaur]

Yes, I was given a quote - $550.  My question is if anyone knows if it sounds reasonable.  

 

[mossymo]

By today's standards it isn't out of line; crazy yes, but with today's inflation, fuel costs and economy it is not surprising.

Last January I ordered a 350 pound smoker on a pallet from Kansas City, MO shipped to northern North Dakota and the retailer split the shipping costs with me. Maybe the seller will share in some of the shipping cost?

 

[bruno994]

Seems a bit steep, but your best bet is to contact some local trucking or shipping companies and get a quote. With diesel cost and trucking being at a premium right now, the price might be fair. It might be worth it to figure your costs to go and pick up the smoker yourself (hotel stay, fuel, time, etc.).

 

[ishipforaliving]

$550?

Depends on a lot of things. 

What is the origin zip?

What is the destination zip?

What are the L x W x H dimensions?

What is the weight?

Is it on a pallet?

Is it loose?

Is it going dock to dock or ground level to ground level?

Can you load it in the back of a trailer that is 48" to 60"H off the ground?  (lift gates are more costly)

Are you shipping from a business to a business? (cheapest)

Or, are you shipping it Bus to Residence or Res to Res?

Do you have a pic?

If you can answer these questions, I'll tell you the best and cheapest way to ship it, no matter how or where it is going.

Thank you!

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