cost of overnight pistol shipping

[gravel]

Can someone give me an idea about the cost of shipping a Shield from Iowa to Mass. for repair? S&W said they only use Fed-Ex. Thanks

 

[gspn]

I've had to use priority overnight many times. Based on a 5 lb package going halfway across the country I'd guess you'll be looking at around $75.

FedEx has a shipping calculator on their website...it's a bit tricky to find but it will give you an estimate based on the sending and receiving zip codes.

 

[highlander 5]

S&W should give/send you a prepaid shipping label.

 

[gravel]

shipping

thanks guys. The label was sent and I will check again to see if it's prepaid.

 

[rcmodel]

It is pre-paid or they wouldn't have sent it to you.

rc

 

[RustyShackelford]

"Pre paid" FedEx label ....

Be leery of the package/box issues when you go to the FedEx location even though you have a pre-paid FedEx label, .
The shipment FedEx location may hit you up for the box-package fee.
I got a label from Sportsmans Guide to return a clothing item to MN(wrong size). FedEx Office charged me $5.00 to send the item back.

Id check on insured rates too if your firearm isn't already covered(I use the basic NRA member plan).

 

[aarondhgraham]

Here is another option.

shipmygun.com

Basically it's Buds Gun Shop using their big store discount,,,
It will save you about 30-35-40 bucks.

Aarond

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[oneounceload]

It is a prepaid label; take it a regular Fedex center - not a Kinko's or some shipping store; it will be sent back via Fedex when done; and no, Fedex will not charge you a fee if you box it and use S&W's prepaid label.

 

[dogtown tom]

oneounceload It is a prepaid label; take it a regular Fedex center - not a Kinko's....

Kinkos IS FedEx......it was rebranded as FedEx Office in 2008.

You can ship firearms from any FedEx Office location.

 

[DPris]

No- FedEx policy is NO SHIPPING FROM A KINKO's site.
Hubs only.
You MAY find a Kinko's clerk who'll ship in ignorance, but they're violating FedEx policy in doing so.
Denis

 

[oneounceload]

Kinkos IS FedEx......it was rebranded as FedEx Office in 2008.

Incorrect, Kinko's is a subsidiary of Fedex and is a franchise, just like the UPS stores (formerly Mailboxes, Etc.)

No- FedEx policy is NO SHIPPING FROM A KINKO's site.
Hubs only.

Correct.

 

[dogtown tom]

DPris No- FedEx policy is NO SHIPPING FROM A KINKO's site.

What part of "Kinkos no longer exists" do ya'll not get?
There is no prohibition from shipping firearms from a FedEx Office location.

You MAY find a Kinko's clerk who'll ship in ignorance, but they're violating FedEx policy in doing so.

Doubtful..........cause Kinkos doesn't exist.

oneounceload Quote:

Kinkos IS FedEx......it was rebranded as FedEx Office in 2008.

Incorrect, Kinko's is a subsidiary of Fedex and is a franchise, just like the UPS stores (formerly Mailboxes, Etc.)

Incorrect? Not hardly:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/FedEx_Office


Don't trust Wikipedia? Then how about FedEx itself:
http://www.fedex.com/us/office/customersupport/business_inquiries.html

FedEx Office Franchising
FedEx Office does not offer franchising opportunities for US locations at this time. All FedEx Office domestic centers are wholly owned by FedEx Office.

 

[DPris]

Tom,
Play semantics all day long if you're that bored, I'm saying FedEx policy requires shipping from a hub.
Denis

 

[dogtown tom]

DPris Tom,
Play semantics all day long if you're that bored, I'm saying FedEx policy requires shipping from a hub.

Please show us where their tariff says any such thing.
Here's the link http://www.fedex.com/us/service-guide/terms/express-ground/index.html and here's the text from FedEx Express:

Firearms
A.FedEx Express will transport and deliver firearms as defined by the United States Gun Control Act of 1968, between areas served in the U.S., but only between: 1.Licensed importers; licensed manufacturers; licensed dealers; licensed collectors; law enforcement agencies of the U.S. or any department or agency thereof; and law enforcement agencies of any state or any department, agency or political subdivisions thereof; or
2.Where not prohibited by local, state and federal law, from individuals to licensed importers, licensed manufacturers or licensed dealers (and return of same).

B.If your shipment contains firearms, select the Direct Signature Required or Adult Signature Required Delivery Signature Option, depending on the requirements of your shipment. See the Delivery Signature Options section for details. Firearms shipments are not eligible for signature release or indirect delivery.

C.Firearms must be shipped via FedEx Priority Overnight service. FedEx Express cannot ship or deliver firearms C.O.D. Firearms shipments cannot be placed in a FedEx Express Drop Box.

D.Upon presenting the package for shipment, the person tendering the shipment to FedEx Express is required to notify FedEx Express that the package contains a firearm. The outside of the package must not be marked, labeled or otherwise identify that the package contains a firearm.

E.The shipper and recipient must be of legal age as identified by applicable law.

F.The shipper and recipient are required to comply with all applicable government regulations and laws, including those pertaining to labeling. The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives can provide assistance.

G.FedEx Express will transport ammunition when packed and labeled in compliance with local, state and federal law, and the Dangerous Goods section of this Service Guide. Ammunition is an explosive and must be shipped separately as dangerous goods. You agree not to ship loaded firearms or firearms with ammunition in the same package.

And here is the Ground tariff:

Firearms
A.FedEx Ground will transport and deliver firearms (excluding handguns) as defined by the United States Gun Control Act of 1968, between areas served in the U.S., but only between: 1.Licensed importers; licensed manufacturers; licensed dealers; licensed collectors; law enforcement agencies of the U.S. or any department or agency thereof; and law enforcement agencies of any state or any department, agency or political subdivisions thereof; or
2.Where not prohibited by local, state and federal law, from individuals to licensed importers, licensed manufacturers or licensed dealers (and return of same).

B.If your shipment contains firearms, select the Direct Signature Required or Adult Signature Required Delivery Signature Option, depending on the requirements of your shipment. See the Delivery Signature Options section for details. Firearms shipments are not eligible for signature release, driver release or indirect delivery.

C.FedEx Ground cannot ship or deliver firearms C.O.D.

D.Upon presenting the package for shipment, the person tendering the shipment to FedEx Ground is required to notify FedEx Ground that the package contains a firearm. The outside of the package must not be marked, labeled or otherwise identify that the package contains a firearm.

E.The shipper and recipient must be of legal age as identified by applicable law.

F.The shipper and recipient are required to comply with all applicable government regulations and laws, including those pertaining to labeling. The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives can provide assistance.

G.FedEx Ground will transport small-arms ammunition when packed and labeled in compliance with local, state and federal law, and the Hazardous Materials section of this Service Guide. Ammunition is an explosive and must be shipped separately as hazardous materials. You agree not to ship loaded firearms or firearms with ammunition in the same package.

H.FedEx Ground will not accept for transport handguns, assembled or disassembled.

Semantics huh?

 

[Rule3]

Save yourself all a bunch of headaches. SW will pay for the call tag, you also can call the FEd Ex Priority number they give you and Fed Ex will come to your door and pick it up!!