I have a business that requires special customized pickup services for
my customers. I am looking for a company or solution that would enable
my company to:
1. Pickup UNPACKED items(usually less than 70lb) from my customers
2. Give them a form to be filled out by my customers and then returned to me
3. Give them a reciept at the time of pickup
4. Package the items
5. Ship them to my address
I would like you to know that I need this service all around the USA
and I have been searching for this service for a long time and I have
tried everything from UPS Chain of Supply Solutions to Mail Boexes
ETC, and more, but I have not found an effiecient, organized and
cost-effective way of doing this. I would appreciate your help with
this matter. please reply only if you have a clear answer that solves
my problem. Let me know if you have any question about my inquery.
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Request for Question Clarification by
hummer-ga
on
23 Nov 2004 15:33 PST
Hi question4u,
Would Craters & Freighters be suitable?
WHEN TO USE CRATERS & FREIGHTERS:
Craters & Freighters is best when you have something to send that is:
* Large--their rates are best on pieces that are too big for UPS
* Delicate--Regardless of size, if it's a fragile piece like art,
antiques, and heirlooms, they'll pack it right
* Valuable--When you need comprehensive insurance coverage, even if
the piece is within UPS size limits
* Awkward--If anyone told you it can't be done, Craters & Freighters can do it.
"The company will pick up the item(s) at a customer's location and
transport it to a local Craters & Freighters center. There, the item
is carefully packaged and/or crated to ensure safe arrival at its
destination. The item is then transported by air or ground shipping
service."
http://www.sbomag.com/articals/SYOB/2002/syob_sum02_packing.html
Craters & Freighters:
http://www.cratersandfreighters.com/index.php
Regards,
hummer
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Clarification of Question by
question4u-ga
on
23 Nov 2004 19:46 PST
No unfortunately Craters and Freighters would not work for me, since
they usually don't have a pickup service available all around the US
and if they do their fees are very high for small items(under 70lb),
so that wouldn't be cost-effective at all.
Thank you!
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Request for Question Clarification by
cynthia-ga
on
22 Dec 2004 15:22 PST
I suggest you change your criteria, and use the new service by the USPS:
Free Package Pickup From Your Home or Office
http://www.usps.com/mailerscompanion/mar2004/mc0304art1.htm
1. Pickup UNPACKED items(usually less than 70lb) from my customers (NO)
2. Give them a form to be filled out by my customers and then returned
to me (NO, but you can fax it to them)
3. Give them a reciept at the time of pickup (I assume they have some
sort of receipt)
4. Package the items (NO)
5. Ship them to my address (YES)
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