J2S2M

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Hey all,

I am currently trying to ship my lights off to 180custom to get my lights worked on for my 2008 sedan. I just set up a UPS acct and a Fedex acct to get a price quote to ship my lights. For regular ground service, UPS wants $93.86 and FedEx wants $59.36 each way!!! I know the headlights are not small and not cheap to ship, but damn.. are these rates reasonable to you guys? Am I doing something wrong? Or does it usually cost this much? I was expecting like $20-30 each way.

I would really REALLY appreciate it if someone can guide me into shipping these lights without burning a hole in my wallet.

FYI the box dimensions: 28"x16"x24"
Weight: 24 lbs.
Origin: 92844 (Garden Grove, CA)
Destination: 11224 (Brooklyn, NY)

Thanks in advance!

-Jason

Steveo47

iTrader: (8)

Sounds about right, they are very big! Never use UPS, i hate them with a passion.

J2S2M

iTrader: (22)

Damn.. I guess Fedex is the best option then???

Can anyone else chime in???

RaulGCustom

iTrader: (50)

I use FedEX, sounds about right. Pack those babies up good, you don't want those tabs broken.

Don't get a box where is just fits snug, give it enough space for padding. You should be fine, just insure them!

Good luck

Weiboy718

iTrader: (10)

Why won't you just have Raul help you out instead

Damn Dirty Ape

iTrader: (16)

Seems high but I have a 20% off account, I get 47.48 fedex ground. You are going from CA to NY though.

SRG

iTrader: (8)

I mean over 3000 miles of driving or flying and then delivery of 30lb box sounds about right....

J2S2M

iTrader: (22)

I also PM'd him for rates too. But I am trying for more than just painting. Looking to do some lense swap plus LED halo around the projectors. Should cost me a pretty penny.

J2S2M

iTrader: (22)

Oh also I like the fact that it won't be a rattle can job too. They use PPG automotive paint on all the lights. Should come back home fresh and lookin hot!

Weiboy718

iTrader: (10)

I'm sure if you get him all the parts needed he can help you out

J2S2M

iTrader: (22)

I really appreciate the heads up. Let me wait for him to respond first.

Weiboy718

iTrader: (10)

Dude, it isn't hard to send the housing to a bodyshop to get it sprayed under your request.

Good luck to you.

J2S2M

iTrader: (22)

I just don't have the time or the ***** to tackle this myself. I just got a brand new set of headlights under warranty (had some oxidation issues). I just wanna make sure they're done right the first time around without any sealing issues since the lights are brand spanking new in the boxes.

Djfarhan

show us the final product when u get it!~

J2S2M

iTrader: (22)

O u know imma show em off. The lights are leaving CA tmrw!