Shipping

[varmint buster]

I was quoted a price originally to fly my trophies into the US. Now the crates are finished and the volumetric are figured out and the actual price to fly them into the US is double. I was told that 2 of the crates are considered oversized and can not fly on a normal aircraft and must fly on a cargo plane which is double the cost. I was given the option of shipping by sea and that was 1/3 of the price. I was also warned that there are extra inspection fees at the ports that the shipment goes through and the costs will come out the same as flying the crates. Has anyone had to deal with this problem? Is there another alternative?

 

[wesheltonj]

You have quotes from Delta (assuming no DG), Turkish and Ethiopian?

 

[Daniel Cary]

Shipping is scary,

 

[Mekaniks]

I was quoted a price originally to fly my trophies into the US. Now the crates are finished and the volumetric are figured out and the actual price to fly them into the US is double. I was told that 2 of the crates are considered oversized and can not fly on a normal aircraft and must fly on a cargo plane which is double the cost. I was given the option of shipping by sea and that was 1/3 of the price. I was also warned that there are extra inspection fees at the ports that the shipment goes through and the costs will come out the same as flying the crates. Has anyone had to deal with this problem? Is there another alternative?

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[JimP]

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This right here.

Unless you have imported merchandise or trophies before its best to hire a pro.

 

[wesheltonj]

I think his problem is on the exporting side and not the importing side. His shipper should be getting multiple quotes from various air carriers.

 

[JimP]

I agree but without a representative for him that knows the ins and outs he is out of his league so to speek