Date:         Mon, 7 Feb 2000 14:58:18 -0600
Reply-To:     Katy <katya@NETINS.NET>
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From:         Katy <katya@NETINS.NET>
Subject:      Interesting Westy Transportation Notes (little Vanagon content)
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Well my fellow listee's, could use your experience again,

Since I now own "Oscar" 1984 Westy camper and "thought" I had it all
together for his trip home.  You know,  because I called in advance
BEFORE I bought it.  Got this number from one of the past posts and
called the guy below.  He kinda cut me off, told me to wait and call him
back when I was ready to ship. (told him where I lived, Iowa  etc.)  He
gave me a really good estimate and I felt confident that I had
everything ready to go.  Actually it turned out better than the price below.

> Syncro Westy from Boulder CO to Salt Lake City UT, not too far.  Is
> running me $350.  I didn't attempt to bargain and I probably could
> have... they didn't sound too attached to that price.  On the other
> hand, I want them to feel good and take good care of the beast ;)
> The company is Randy's Road One........

So I call  him back and he now says he doesn't go to Florida.  (OK I
can't remember if I told him Florida or not because he cut me off) I
suppose I can wait till the 1st of March when a friend of mine wants to
go down by Daytona anyway for a little R&R and bring him back then.
But, my oh my, I don't want to wait that long.  So I call around to
about 30 different places and am I getting wild prices.  North Shore out
of Illinois, so far is at $545 (which is still way higher than my first
quote) and other companies have topped out at $1200.00. Jeez,  what's up
with these people?  Anybody leaving Florida for the midwest any time
soon?  Or any other suggestions as to Auto transporters with better
prices?
 3 years ago. when we were moving back home to Iowa, I had a quote to
ship 2 cars from LA to Iowa for $740.00 (wish I could fined their number now!)

Thanks again,

Katy Abbas
Legacy Farm
NE Iowa