Date:         Fri, 24 Dec 2010 08:09:36 -0800
Reply-To:     Gary Bawden <goldfieldgary@GMAIL.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Gary Bawden <goldfieldgary@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      query about vehicle hauler
Comments: cc: Roger Whittaker <rogerwhitt1@GMAIL.COM>
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Dear querying shipper,

IIRC, Roger, that incident had to do with Uship dot com, a sort of
eBay for those offering shipping services. Not a lot of control over
the actions of those doing the actual transporting.

Having done a bit of auto transport myself, I will say that I would be
reluctant to ship any vehicle, especially a Vanagon, on an auto
carrier. Aside from the very real possibilities of damage, both
cosmetic and mechanical, the rates charged by the "reputable"
companies are astounding (even in the late 80's it was usually $1.00
per mile for an average car - - think of that, a 10-car transporter
getting $10 per mile while most others in the trucking industry were
struggling to get just one dollar per mile!).

That being said, I am sure there are folks here on the list who would
be willing to drive your vehicle to you for cost of fuel, plus cost of
ticket back home. Folks who are Vanagon-savvy and would treat it as
their own. If I were unable to fly to wherever and drive it back
myself, I would consider asking here on this great resource of ours.

Gary




> Date:    Thu, 23 Dec 2010 20:01:06 -0800
> From:    Roger Whittaker <rogerwhitt1@GMAIL.COM>
> Subject: query about vehicle hauler
>
> dear fellow vangonerites
>
> i recall a discussion sometime ago about an outfit called freight quote
> if i recall they advise you there is a quote for the haul then they call you
> a day or two from delivery and demand more $$ to deliver ..
> of have i got that all wrong and  am once again making stuff up ...
> (damn those doctors why can they just set a dosage and stick with it. i
> promise not to adjust on my own)
>
> anyway ... not making a purchase ...simply putting information together ...
> thanks in advance
> regards
>
> --
> roger w
>  From Proverbs:
> Under three things the earth trembles, under four it cannot bear up: a
> servant who becomes king ...