Have you explained to this frantic quad the cost of shipping the lift
fully assembled and that price would have to be passed on to the
price of the lift?
On a personal note, if it was me I would just charge him the shipping
cost period. But that's just me. I would rather help out a fellow
quad than make a buck.
Dan
At 10:09 AM 12/17/2010, Eric W Rudd said something that elicited my response:
not at all
Eric W Rudd
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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
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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
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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,
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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
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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
