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| Post# 622869 9/5/2012 at 20:45 (4,249 days old) by wetguymd (Maryland) | ||
Not sure if I am posting this in the correct thread... can anyone point me in the right direction to have a wringer crated and shipped to Maryland from Florida? I have never had anything like this shipped and have seen posts on here where you guys have had things crated and shipped. Any help greatly appreicated!
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| Post# 623020 , Reply# 2 9/6/2012 at 15:24 (4,248 days old) by 1966_mustang () | ||
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I use UShip... It works pretty good... You get Multiple bids from different shipping companies | ||
Post# 623031 , Reply# 3 9/6/2012 at 16:00 (4,248 days old) by revvinkevin  (Tinseltown - Shakey Town - La-La Land) |
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There is also U-Crate. 
They'll drop a box, erm, crate in your driveway, you open it, pack it and close it. Just call when ready and they'll come pick it up and send it on it's way.
There is an "I" bolts in each corner on the floor to use as a tie-down point. You can buy 4 pack of ratcheting tie-down straps from Lowes or Home Depot ($15) and strap it down. Once tied down (like an X across the wringer) it should be good for the trip.
I don't know how U-Crate's fees are compared to other companies, but I wanted to throw this out there too.
Kevin | ||
| Post# 623059 , Reply# 4 9/6/2012 at 17:18 (4,248 days old) by jim (Hudson, WI) | ||
Moving a Wringer Washer
Just as a side note - it's best to remove the wringer completely from the machine by swinging it around 180 degrees from it's normal position, lift it out of the support and lay it down flat. It's axle is greasy, so be prepared to wrap it with some rags before you crate it up. There is (on Maytags and Whirlpools/Kenmores at least) a flat washer shaped spring ring that is on the inside the column where the wringer sits. If the wringer were NOT removed, and it bounces up and down due to vibration from travel, it'll break that spring and then the wringer won't work. To find a replacement for that spring is like looking for a needle in a haystack and a royal pain in the tookas to get to. Just a word of caution and to the wise.
Jim | ||
| Post# 623085 , Reply# 5 9/6/2012 at 19:50 (4,248 days old) by bendixmark (Winchester Mass) | ||
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shipping I use microship they brought me my hamilton dryer all wrapped up last week.I have used them many times and they are reasonable and reliable.1 630 833 7770 | ||
| Post# 623090 , Reply# 6 9/6/2012 at 20:42 (4,248 days old) by e2l-arry (LAKEWOOD COLORADO) | ||
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NEW KENMORE? Hey! Did you buy laundryguy's never used Kenmore wringer washer? Congrats! Lots of stories here about "never used" finds. I'm not that lucky but I like hearing the stories from people that are! No muss, no fuss! | ||
| Post# 623689 , Reply# 7 9/9/2012 at 16:36 (4,245 days old) by wetguymd (Maryland) | ||
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| Post# 623714 , Reply# 8 9/9/2012 at 18:25 (4,245 days old) by e2l-arry (LAKEWOOD COLORADO) | ||
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I was looking on the Super section this afternoon and there was a good thread about shipping. It was thread # 42298 and titled something like "Passing along good information on shipping" or close to that. There was some good information there you might find useful Good Luck! | ||
| Post# 624252 , Reply# 9 9/11/2012 at 17:32 (4,243 days old) by wetguymd (Maryland) | ||
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Had No Idea!!!
WOW!! I got an estimate from MicroShip today for between $550 to 600 to bring the wringer from Florida to Maryland! I was floored!! I know gas prices are high but I had no idea it would be that much!!
I would love to have this machine but I really can not justify that much for shipping! Any other ideas? Anyone in the Orlando area making a trip north?? I would be happy to meet someone close to Maryland. And even pay them for bringing it that far but come on ... $600! | ||
| Post# 624292 , Reply# 10 9/11/2012 at 20:35 (4,243 days old) by moparguy (Virginia) | ||
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Try UShip, you get bidding transport providers, often bidding against eachother to give a good deal. Like I said in my previous post, all but one of my UShip experiences has been great. www.uship.com... | ||
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Post# 624294 , Reply# 11 9/11/2012 at 20:48 (4,243 days old) by Launderess (Quiet Please, There´s a Lady on Stage) |
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There's Places Like Microship, C&F, Etc....
Then there is UShip and their lot. Basically you pays your money and you takes your chances with the latter. Have had mostly good experiences with U-Ship however if it were something I truly wanted to arrive undamaged I'd spring for C&F or Microship.
If you are going to choose U-Ship it is *VERY* important that the seller pack/crate item to within an inch of it's life. | ||
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Post# 624361 , Reply# 14 9/12/2012 at 06:11 (4,242 days old) by goatfarmer (South Bend, home of Champions) |
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| Post# 624582 , Reply# 17 9/13/2012 at 00:08 (4,242 days old) by dishwashercrazy (West Peoria, IL) | ||
 Time for me to chime in. Thanks to a tip from Paul (turquoisedude), I have been working with a company called "Home Direct USA". The website is www.homedirectusa.com... I prefer to operate by phone. Their direct dial phone number is: (720) 535-4139. I have been working with a wonderfully helpful order taker named: Berton. If you decide to use this company, please ask for him, and tell him that Mike Haller from Peoria Illinois as a reference. To date, I have placed four (4) orders with him to move Electric Sink/Dishwashers from around the country (Tonawanda, NY - Buffalo area; Pasadena, CA; Greenville, NC; Riverside, NJ), plus a fifth order to move the Hotpoint Portable from Merrill, MI ---- All to West Peoria. The cost has only been $287 to transport each machine. A local shipper picks up the unit, and wraps/prepares it to be moved to its destination. The load, then is handed off, and eventually arrives at a local shipper on the delivery end, who calls, and arranges a day and time for delivery. Two of the Electric Sinks have arrived, and two more are in transit (one to be delivered tomorrow - Thursday September 13th). The fourth is scheduled for the end of September. I have a sixth shipment that has been quoted, but I have not committed the order as of yet, pending proper payments. This shipment will involve shipping 3 freestanding dishwashers from MD to Peoria, at a rate of $150 each. So far, I have been thrilled with the care taken to wrap each sink/dw. AND, I could have never driven to Pasadena for $287! These prices also include moving an appliance (or whatever) up or down two flights of stairs. Minimal insurance is included in the standard shipping price, or additional insurance can be purchased. I highly recommend Home Direct USA! Mike (Photo: Hobart on left, Hotpoint on right) 
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| Post# 625692 , Reply# 18 9/17/2012 at 15:13 (4,237 days old) by wetguymd (Maryland) | ||
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Thanks Kenny... I put an ad on thier site to see what will happen.
And thank you Mike for this info... I will give them a call. I also would perfer to talk with a human instead of doing all the email stuff. A couple hundred is no big deal to get this wonderful machine... it was the 600 that I had a problem with. Thanks to everyone for all the help. If and when I get the machine delivered I will post a pic and let you know! | ||
| Post# 626382 , Reply# 19 9/20/2012 at 16:35 (4,234 days old) by wetguymd (Maryland) | ||
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Thanks Mike!!
I called Home Direct today and Berton answered the phone. Very nice and very helpful guy. I told him you had referred me and he was eager to help. I am very excited and will certainly go with them. They are 1/3 the price quotes from other. He said that they could offer lower prices but that they were not "overnight". I have no problem with that and he said it would be approximately 21 days from the time they do the actual pick up. This is fine as long as it gets here!! Thank you again and to everyone for all your help on this. This is my first time ever having something shipped.
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| Post# 626419 , Reply# 21 9/20/2012 at 19:32 (4,234 days old) by dishwashercrazy (West Peoria, IL) | ||
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Lyle, I certainly hope that you have as good of luck with Home Direct as I have had. Today, I have another Home Direct USA success story to briefly tell about. My 1952 G.E. Electric Sink arrived from Riverside, New Jersey early afternoon today, in perfect condition with no visual damage. The cost was $292 for the 884 mile trip. (The one-way trip in my pickup truck would have cost about $235 just for the gas!) Below is a composite photo that shows how the unit was wrapped, and 2 hours later after a good cleaning. The dishwasher is in immaculate condition. The color of the front panels is a light green, and these panels appear to have been professionally re-painted, I suspect, to match other kitchen cabinets at some point, likely in the 1970's. The serial number begins 5220, indicating to me that the unit was built in the 20th week of 1952 (May). The sink frame, behind the dishwasher has a date stamped of January 7th 1953, likely indicating some kind of final assembly inspection date. Back in June, when this dishwasher came up on Craigslist, and was posted in Imperial by Rob (expanam) - See Link, there was speculation that the dishwasher in this Electric Sink had never been used, because the silverware basket was inside of a plastic bag. However, upon close examination, I believe that the dishwasher was possibly used for a short period of time, but certainly not very much. The impeller is perfect, as is the tub seal around the top of the tank. The wires to the water valve have been severed in two places, so before I do any testing, the wires will need to be spliced back together. Mike ps: This is the 24th Electric Sink in my collection, with three of those having been reduced to parts. CLICK HERE TO GO TO dishwashercrazy's LINK 
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