Best way to ship airsoft guns?

grizz125 · May 27th, 2008, 22:53

what is the best way to ship airsoft guns in canada? or what is the way you use?

pusangani · May 27th, 2008, 22:54

expresspost, signature required w/insurance for the real value of the gun

kalnaren · May 27th, 2008, 23:09

Expresspost or standard post, with full insurance. Though more often than not I've been considering using FedEx because CP seems increasingly incompetant.

pusangani · May 27th, 2008, 23:10

fedex is rapage on shipping prices tho, dunno about their domestic rates tho

CDN_Stalker · May 27th, 2008, 23:16

I've only ever done it with Xpress Post, and have only ever asked for Xpress Post.

L473ncy · May 27th, 2008, 23:27

I heard that FedEx's quality has been declining, so I would rather go Xpress Post or use some other private courier. Although there have been some CP fuckups recently so it's really your choice. DEFINITELY NO UPS (because they're shit)

5.56 · May 27th, 2008, 23:36

I agree with above. UPS will tend to charge extra on top of shipping cost for "anything" including what "comes out of their asses".

grizz125 · May 27th, 2008, 23:42

thanks guys

Renegade) · May 27th, 2008, 23:58

Just as has been said Sean, Xpress post with enuf insurance to cover the value in case of cpost fuck up. Package it well, tape up your box or case, then wrap it with wrapping paper, white side out, or actual packing paper. Little extra effort before giving it to them and they cant say you didnt pack it right implying its your fault.

Lorden · May 28th, 2008, 00:24

I have had amazing experience getting computer parts shipped from the States using DHL. Extremely fast service, Tracking numbers that don't take 48h to appear, etc. Not always available as a shipping method, but my choice anyday.

L473ncy · May 28th, 2008, 00:35

Yeah DHL is actually pretty good too, they actually left a notice at my door instead of just dumping it in the bush. (The package in question was a ~ $100 keyboard). Although I have heard some people having hit and miss service with them they generally seem pretty good.

KNIVEZS · May 28th, 2008, 00:37

expresspost, signature required with insurance

Azathoth · May 28th, 2008, 01:53

Xpress or Expedited. I've seen DHL, ICS couriers at work and i would never ship with them. I have never had problems with UPS yet.

I always insure for 1,000.

BBS · May 28th, 2008, 03:01

Despite complications, and complaints, Canadapost is still the most widely used postal service to ship your gun in Canada.

Its not like, UPS, Fedex, DHL, or some other company never messed up an order, and made mistakes. That is why insurance is available as an option. You can't beat Canadapost's prices.

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May 27th, 2008, 22:53	#1
grizz125 Trader rating Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Erin, Ontario	Best way to ship airsoft guns? what is the best way to ship airsoft guns in canada? or what is the way you use?

May 27th, 2008, 23:16	#5
CDN_Stalker Official ASC Bladesmith Trader rating Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Ottawa, Ont.	I've only ever done it with Xpress Post, and have only ever asked for Xpress Post. __________________ STKR Knives http://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/STK...17036668380871

May 27th, 2008, 23:27	#6
L473ncy Trader rating Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: 11-30-24-1W5	I heard that FedEx's quality has been declining, so I would rather go Xpress Post or use some other private courier. Although there have been some CP fuckups recently so it's really your choice. DEFINITELY NO UPS (because they're shit) __________________ ಠ_ಠLess QQ more Pew Pew READY TO >> RACE

May 27th, 2008, 22:54	#2
pusangani Official ASC "Dumb Ass" Trader rating Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Scarbrah, Ontario	expresspost, signature required w/insurance for the real value of the gun

May 27th, 2008, 23:10	#4
pusangani Official ASC "Dumb Ass" Trader rating Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Scarbrah, Ontario	fedex is rapage on shipping prices tho, dunno about their domestic rates tho

May 27th, 2008, 23:36	#7
5.56 Trader rating Join Date: May 2007 Location: Burnaby	I agree with above. UPS will tend to charge extra on top of shipping cost for "anything" including what "comes out of their asses".

May 27th, 2008, 23:42	#8
grizz125 Trader rating Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Erin, Ontario	thanks thanks guys

May 27th, 2008, 23:58	#9
Renegade) A Total Bastard Trader rating Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Tottenham, Ontario	Just as has been said Sean, Xpress post with enuf insurance to cover the value in case of cpost fuck up. Package it well, tape up your box or case, then wrap it with wrapping paper, white side out, or actual packing paper. Little extra effort before giving it to them and they cant say you didnt pack it right implying its your fault. __________________ W1-5 Last edited by Renegade); May 28th, 2008 at 00:03..

May 28th, 2008, 00:24	#10
Lorden Trader rating Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Montreal, QC	I have had amazing experience getting computer parts shipped from the States using DHL. Extremely fast service, Tracking numbers that don't take 48h to appear, etc. Not always available as a shipping method, but my choice anyday.

May 28th, 2008, 00:35	#11
L473ncy Trader rating Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: 11-30-24-1W5	Yeah DHL is actually pretty good too, they actually left a notice at my door instead of just dumping it in the bush. (The package in question was a ~ $100 keyboard). Although I have heard some people having hit and miss service with them they generally seem pretty good. __________________ ಠ_ಠLess QQ more Pew Pew READY TO >> RACE

May 28th, 2008, 03:01	#14
BBS Trader rating Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: BC, Canada	Despite complications, and complaints, Canadapost is still the most widely used postal service to ship your gun in Canada. Its not like, UPS, Fedex, DHL, or some other company never messed up an order, and made mistakes. That is why insurance is available as an option. You can't beat Canadapost's prices.

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