Re: Shipping wheels???? UPS questions!

[Elliott Potter <epotter@abraxis.com>]

He's trying to rip you off!  Be careful.
Go to http://www.ups.com ,and click on Quick Calculator.  If the wheels
weigh 7kg (I think that's maybe a bit heavy, but don't know) it should
cost less than $20 (each) for UPS ground.
--
Elliott

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Daniel Hussey wrote:
> 
> I just bought a set of A4 Sport wheels from a guy in CA.  He said he went to
> UPS and they wanted $200 to ship the wheels to me in WI!!!!!!!!!!!!  I was
> like WHOA!!!!
> 
> I know for a fact my dad has had wheels and tires shipped from Tire Rack and
> costed no more than $10 a wheel ($40 total)...that was the most he's ever
> spent, and we've bought a few wheels and tires in our day.
> 
> So, what's the deal???  What is the trick to get parts (mainly wheels and
> tires) sent at a reasonable price.  Any BTDT's????  PLEASE HELP!!!!  I don't
> want to end up spending $200 on SHIPPING!!!!!
> 
> Later,
> Dan
> 89 200tq