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Who do you recommend for S&H of a Baby "Frigette"?
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Post# 103181   1/12/2006 at 09:31 (6,650 days old) by stainfighter (Columbia, SC)        

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It has been a while since I used a shipping service (for antique furniture). Just convinced the seller of the Frigette TT on fleaBay that I want the machine to ship and have made a decent bid on it so he knows I mean it. He is mum on what he meant by "needs a little tweaking" but, hey, I am goin' for it - regardless. He offered to bubble wrap, shrink wrap, and place shipping straps around it for commercial freight. But I don't want this Baby's unique control panel damaged so I want to use a shipping service you all have been pleased with. TYVM! Robert

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Post# 103200 , Reply# 1   1/12/2006 at 12:01 (6,650 days old) by unimatic1140 (Minneapolis)        

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Try Beltman Shipping 800-959-8880

Post# 103274 , Reply# 2   1/12/2006 at 20:03 (6,650 days old) by stainfighter (Columbia, SC)        
re: Beltman

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thanks for your suggestion. Creighters & Freighter e-quoted me $358. I know it's gonna' cost going cross-country, but am hopeful it could be a little bit less.

Post# 103795 , Reply# 3   1/15/2006 at 08:30 (6,647 days old) by stainfighter (Columbia, SC)        
update: Beltman Ship quote

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Beltman quoted $673! Will be using C&F this time. Can't wait to get my baby!!

Post# 105384 , Reply# 4   1/24/2006 at 08:47 (6,638 days old) by chachp (North Little Rock, AR)        

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Stainfigher, do you have Creighters & Freighters telephone number? I cannot find it through directory assistance.

Thanks, Ralph Persico


Post# 105385 , Reply# 5   1/24/2006 at 09:00 (6,638 days old) by filterflo (Chicago Area)        

Beltman told me they were raising their prices after January 1st 2006, to be more in line with others prices.

Post# 105418 , Reply# 6   1/24/2006 at 16:06 (6,638 days old) by harvestgold (Deland, Florida )        

Beltman went up almost $200.00 since last year something to do with a tariff being lifted too bad they used to be resonable

Post# 105534 , Reply# 7   1/25/2006 at 06:03 (6,637 days old) by chachp (North Little Rock, AR)        
But are they good?

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I am about to get my first vintage appliance and I need to have it shipped. I need to know that whomever I choose will be considerate to the seller (as I cannot be there), that they will crate it well to minimize any damage, and that it will get here in one piece.

I really have no idea where to start finding a shipper. Beltman seems to be the one of choice from what I have read here. They are pricy but if they are good then I am willing to pay.

You guys are the experts as you've done this many times, I am still a virgin! I want my first time to be a good one!


Post# 105572 , Reply# 8   1/25/2006 at 12:10 (6,637 days old) by stainfighter (Columbia, SC)        
still a virgin... :-)

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I have used Creighters & Freighters to ship antique furniture in the past year and they were EXTREMELY generous with bubble wrap, palatting and shrink wrap. The sweater chest was not a big concern but the antique Windsor rocker was with its fragile spindles. Every single one was intact. Just my personal experience mind you...I will know how their service is next Tuesday with the arrival of my baby Fridgette and report back.

Post# 105608 , Reply# 9   1/25/2006 at 14:07 (6,637 days old) by chachp (North Little Rock, AR)        
Thanks.

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Do you have their phone number?

Post# 105609 , Reply# 10   1/25/2006 at 14:16 (6,637 days old) by launderess (Quiet Please, There´s a Lady on Stage)        

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Craters and Freighters are franchises. Go to the main C&F website and one can search for local service via zip code. You can also submitt a quote request on line and C&F will get back to you.

Just so you know, just because C&F's website says a location services a certian area, you need to contact them directly to see if this is true. Many times an area without a franchise will show the nearest C&F office. Problem is the item you wish to ship could be so far from that office they will either not want the job or will charge you dearly for going out of their way.

Launderess


Post# 105621 , Reply# 11   1/25/2006 at 15:24 (6,637 days old) by chachp (North Little Rock, AR)        
Thanks Laundress.

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I looked on their website and they don't have a franchise listed in the state where the item needs to be picked up so I guess I'll have to use Beltman.



Post# 106082 , Reply# 12   1/27/2006 at 05:38 (6,635 days old) by stainfighter (Columbia, SC)        
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Here is Crater's website
I took a couple of pics of their superb packaging of our Baby Fridgette. Used heavy gauge boxing and screwed the boxing at all four corners to the wood palette. Used a generous amount of foam to insulate all over as well. As far as packing they have been wonderful for us. As far as delivery? Our experience with the franchise drivers is mixed. 1st experience the driver gave me a hard time of finding our street as it wasn't yet on the city map (my msg via C&F was to have driver call me 1hr before del so I could guide them myself). 2d experience- my msg via C&F was to have driver call 1hr before so I could be home. Yesterday they just showed up without calling but fortunately DW was home to receive Fridgette. The Baby is quite entertaining for a newbie TT owner. The washing action is an agressive clockwise swirl and with more than a few items it could tangle I think. The spinner basket sounds like it is steel (!) and is very efficient at spinning, most things don't take more than 1 minute to be damp dry (has a 5 minute timer) and the basket stops spinning fairly quick when the door is opened (and resets the timer). I have not opened her up and wonder if she has a pump or if she is meant to be gravity drain only. Also, I haven't figured out what the hole in the middle back of the machine is for...doesn't seem to be a water intake. Any ideas, Launderess? Should I post pics?? tyvm in advance


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