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Hey guys,
I sold a 22 rifle to a 24CF member, haven’t shipped anything in a very long time. GunBroker says I can ship UPS or FedEx to an FFL, but both UPS and FedEx websites say they dont accept shipments from non FFL holders. What’s the story? Thank you.
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USPS is your best option.
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shipmygun.com
will allow you to ship UPS at a hub with their label and their discount.
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If you have a USPS close they're probably the easiest option. But just a heads up if it's been a while rates have went way up.
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I ship Fed Ex anymore. The Fed-ex office is also the UPS office UPS. The people there advised that Fed-ex is less expensive. I've shipped guns Fed-ex in obvious gun boxes and hard cases.
I stopped USPS close to a year ago. I doubt I'll go back.
I prefer classic.
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USPS is the only long gun option unless going through ship my gun or a dealer.
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shipmygun.com
will allow you to ship UPS at a hub with their label and their discount. Yup. Simple and cheaper.
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shipmygun.com
will allow you to ship UPS at a hub with their label and their discount. Wish they provided service to AK. Have heard good things.
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Pirateship is also good at finding great rates.
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I just shipped a rifle two days ago through USPS. The gun was in a plastic case encapsulated in a cardboard box. I insured it for $1800 and it went from western MT to Cedar Rapids, IA and it was $90. Just an FYI...
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I just shipped a rifle two days ago through USPS. The gun was in a plastic case encapsulated in a cardboard box. I insured it for $1800 and it went from western MT to Cedar Rapids, IA and it was $90. Just an FYI... I bet the insurance was 1/3 of that, if not more.
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the insurance is the killer I doubt even if you have insurance the post office will not pay out if you have a claim. My sister runs a business and has had a couple claims and so much red tape and such I would pack it real well get tracking and forget the insurance. By the way my sister received nothing on her claims. It has to be started by the receiving party and they have to file the claim on their end it will be a real headache for both parties.
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I have an account with FedEx and they told me I could no longer ship firearms, Only customers holding a Federal Firearms License (FFL) and federal, state,
or local government agencies may ship firearms with FedEx. The FFL and Gov. agencies must enter into an policy agreement with FedEX before they can ship.
It appears that not all FedEx offices are marching to the same drummer, some still do ship.
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Long guns, USPS
Handguns, I used ShipMyGuns. Worked very well. You have to take it to a UPS Customer Service center though. Only Customer Service Centers will ship firearms.
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the insurance is the killer I doubt even if you have insurance the post office will not pay out if you have a claim. My sister runs a business and has had a couple claims and so much red tape and such I would pack it real well get tracking and forget the insurance. By the way my sister received nothing on her claims. It has to be started by the receiving party and they have to file the claim on their end it will be a real headache for both parties. My experience and practice as well. Spend the extra $ on packing materials.
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Any cost difference for long guns between USPS and ShipMyGuns?
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Shipmygun is the only way I ship these days
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One of the FFL's in my town charges $50 to pack and ship to another FFL. Insurance is 1% of value. I just found out about this after years of hassle at the Post Office, which isn't any less expensive. It's worth checking with the LGS.
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Any cost difference for long guns between USPS and ShipMyGuns? I didn’t compare, because i was shipping a handgun. Cost $38 from PA to MO, including $4 for insurance ($1 per $100).
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