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Old May 5, 2010 | 06:22 AM
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I'm about to purchase a very LARGE item and I never had to ship anything this big what shipping company should I go with for good rates? Anything I should know before hand?

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Old May 5, 2010 | 07:20 AM
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probably best to go with a freight company, how large are we talking about?
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Old May 5, 2010 | 07:48 AM
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A shell not rolling wil I have to arrange a forklift as well?
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Old May 5, 2010 | 07:52 AM
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Originally Posted by oyitzpreston,May 5 2010, 06:22 AM
I'm about to purchase a very LARGE item and I never had to ship anything this big what shipping company should I go with for good rates? Anything I should know before hand?

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Interstate or Intrastate? The dimensions/weight and if you need a lift gate to unload the item, plus is it to be delivered to a business or residence affects the cost.
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Old May 5, 2010 | 01:32 PM
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Depends...is it state to state? or how far from dallas?

If it is from out of state or far from dallas, contact http://www.tpglobalautotransport.com/. Owner used to own S2000, great guy.
I used this company for tranport my other car.
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Old May 5, 2010 | 01:48 PM
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I paid 575 to ship my ITR from San Antonio to Melbourne FL. a few weeks back. Truck was equiped with a wench because it wasn't driveable. Forklift will bit more difficult.
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Old May 5, 2010 | 07:10 PM
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Thanks for all the help it will be getting shipped from California I will post some teaser pics when it arrives
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