HI Matt, I've never shipped a vehicle either, but I have gone to a vehilce's location and hauled it back myself behind a uhaul van and vehicle trailer. You can get one way rental rates for this option at www.uhaul.com As for posting information on vans you are considering, feel free to post away, that is the whole point of this list. Chris On 10/1/06, Matt Drew <t3vanagon@gmail.com> wrote: > Howdy, Volks! > > > First off, I feel obligated to thank the many list members who have offered > advice on where to look for my next family member this week. > > I think we'd all agree that our love of the Vanagon has a lot to do with the > sense of community, and that has been reinforced repeatedly for me in my few > days back on the list. > > > NOW - as I'm conducting my search, it is becoming increasingly clear that in > order to find a van in decent shape, I will most likely need to have it > shipped to me in the midwest. > > Here's the deal - I have never shipped a vehicle before, and as such have NO > IDEA where to start. > > I am understanding that basic shipping costs are around $1.50/mile. > > Sound about right? > > Can anyone suggest a shipper that they've had good experiences with? > > ALSO- > Is it considered improper etiquette to post information on vans that I am > considering to get other (more knowledgable) list members' feedback? > > There is one in particular that I am considering, but I don't want to be > rude and just post willy-nilly. > > > TIA > > Matt Drew > -STILL W.O.V. > |
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