Yes, I've done that too. Generators are shipped in square boxes, on pallets. Trans-Aid Lift is ackward at best with a handbar attached to the boom for pushing the lift on wheels. As soon as one mentioned "priceless" and "non-replaceable" the trucking group gets hairy and protective. And this is what makes the process so complicated. Are you familiar with the TransAid Lift, assembled? Best Wishes In a message dated 12/17/2010 9:00:37 A.M. Central Standard Time, [email protected] writes:
I understand about 3-4 yrs ago i bought a home standby generator. it came by freight. it was the only thing on the truck. i'm sure if you call the shippers and tell them your concerns they'll ease your mind. google freight shippers, i can't think of any of the top of my head. Eric W Rudd [email protected]_ (mailto:[email protected]) ----- Original Message ----- From: [email protected]_ (mailto:[email protected]) To: [email protected]_ (mailto:[email protected]) ; [email protected]_ (mailto:[email protected]) Sent: Friday, December 17, 2010 8:52 AM Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] Trans-Aid Personal Lift with Manual Crank Handle Question Packaging is critical. The undressed size of the package is 59 X 36 X 15 @ 75 pounds. Once packaged for safe transport it exceeds UPS standard and must go by truck, on a pallet. Buyer won't allow the lift to be disassembled for shipping to reduce the size in fear of losing parts. Did I mention the buyer is Quad Frantic, (smiling) Best Wishes In a message dated 12/17/2010 8:45:49 A.M. Central Standard Time, [email protected] writes: Ask them what they'd give you for it. The shipping company might provide insurance but I've never a had problem with damaged goods, they usually have all kinds of straps, bars, blankets. Eric W Rudd [email protected]_ (mailto:[email protected]) ----- Original Message ----- From: [email protected]_ (mailto:[email protected]) To: [email protected]_ (mailto:[email protected]) ; [email protected]_ (mailto:[email protected]) Sent: Friday, December 17, 2010 8:31 AM Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] Trans-Aid Personal Lift with Manual Crank Handle Question Thanks Eric. I agree. I don't want to take advantage of a person and this is one of a kind. If it arrives broken or damaged, I've wasted a lot of money for nothing. So what do I charge? Thanks and Best Wishes In a message dated 12/17/2010 8:28:25 A.M. Central Standard Time, [email protected]_ (mailto:[email protected]) writes: Sounds as if the sky's the limit. Ask what they'd be willing to pay. And keep in mind yuo've had no need for 10 years. Eric W Rudd [email protected]_ (mailto:[email protected]) ----- Original Message ----- From: [email protected]_ (mailto:[email protected]) To: [email protected]_ (mailto:[email protected]) Sent: Friday, December 17, 2010 7:53 AM Subject: [QUAD-L] Trans-Aid Personal Lift with Manual Crank Handle Question Greetings, It is now time to ask of you a question that has recently confronted me. Years ago, I purchased a Trans-Aid Personal Lift with Manual Crank handle. I suspect because of recent that many or most may not know what I am talking about because, Trans-Aid was not popular compared to the Hoyer Lift in the private and public sector. The Trans-Aid Lift was chromed, with a C base, an almost vertical boom with an extending arm that was lowered or raised as you cranked the handle. Attached to the arm was a 4 point hitch, chains and the netted carrier. For traveling purposes the boom came out for easy travel and made the lift portable. This lift has sat in our basement for 10 years without being used. Trans-Aid, was sold to Guardian Medical and then sold to Sunrise Medical and finally a couple of years ago to Medline Medical. This lift was probably 1st or 2nd generation of personal lifts back then. Who would want such a lift today? I mean, the design of this lift went hydraulic a decade ago before the battery operated lifts of today. About 3 weeks ago, someone frantic using the internet wanted such a lift, by Name, Model and Style. They had been trying for several months to get one of these lifts, for their personal lifts and none were to be found. This party did have one of their own, but after time.. it was failing and they didn't want any fancy hydraulic or motorized personal lift. Upon reading the plea, I realized that I had exactly what the person needed, so I contact them. Another Quad. I don't believe anyone from this list, but a Quad. They wanted me to package this 75 pound lift to them without disassembling the two pieces and ship it to them. They wanted me to protect this lift at any cost as I have discovered, this is apparently the last one or the only one on the planet and if it is damaged or broken during shipment, the carrier would not be able to obtain another one. My first issue is shipping this "one of a kind" lift in two pieces, safely. Trk-Freight would cost around 500 dollars. And then what should I charge for a "one of a kind" personal lift. Sorry for the book, but I thought I'd ask of the experts first. Best Wishes
