hollingsworthless Posted August 20, 2014 Share Posted August 20, 2014 I care. The business side of me wants to provide the best product, yet provide the most profit. At $80 for shipping, it means a $700 sale suddenly turns into a paltry $100 profit. (Still nice, but it's quite a hit) So you paid about $530 for them? I don't think you have much room to be complaining about profit if you didn't snag them at retail or below. Just my two cents. $700 - ~$70 from ebay fees - ~$80 for shipping - ~$20 for PayPal fees = ~$530. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
c666187 Posted August 20, 2014 Share Posted August 20, 2014 My SSD's are the only ones I have pre-packed. They're my most valuable sets, and they're well protected in their shipping boxes. I save all those air packets that amazon uses for packing material, and used those + recycled bubble wrap, should be good to go. Be careful with the air pillows, this set is large enough that they could be popped by handling them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bold-Arrow Posted August 20, 2014 Share Posted August 20, 2014 Shipping ssd shouldn't cost $80 and that includes insurance 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exciter1 Posted August 20, 2014 Share Posted August 20, 2014 Shipping ssd shouldn't cost $80 and that includes insurance via which carrier? I think it would cost much less via FedEx and USPS. I shipped a huge Hasbro Vintage Collection Millennium Falcon for under $40 and it weighed like 22lbs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iahawks550 Posted August 20, 2014 Share Posted August 20, 2014 So you paid about $530 for them? I don't think you have much room to be complaining about profit if you didn't snag them at retail or below. Just my two cents. $700 - ~$70 from ebay fees - ~$80 for shipping - ~$20 for PayPal fees = ~$530. No, I paid retail plus tax $433. Thus my assertion of $100 profit. Did I do some wrong math? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hollingsworthless Posted August 20, 2014 Share Posted August 20, 2014 No, I paid retail plus tax $433. Thus my assertion of $100 profit. Did I do some wrong math? Not sure what I was thinking...I guess I wasn't thinking of tax? Feel free to ignore me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bold-Arrow Posted August 20, 2014 Share Posted August 20, 2014 via which carrier? I think it would cost much less via FedEx and USPS. I shipped a huge Hasbro Vintage Collection Millennium Falcon for under $40 and it weighed like 22lbs.I shipped one from Michigan to Cali via FedEx ground for 32$ .. Only one I sold as it came in a Walmart Nude Special . Edit: I'm pretty sure we ran the numbers somewhere on this thread. It can be shipped for as little as $24. Pretty sure NMM provided some useful insight on that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marcandre Posted August 20, 2014 Share Posted August 20, 2014 I have shipped 4 in the last month or so. Weighs 20lbs boxed with bubble wrap. Fedex as been around $32 for each one after the ebay discount. I took the first one to a ups store and it was $80. Never again. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darth_Raichu Posted August 20, 2014 Share Posted August 20, 2014 I shipped one from Michigan to Cali via FedEx ground for 32$ .. Only one I sold as it came in a Walmart Nude Special . Edit: I'm pretty sure we ran the numbers somewhere on this thread. It can be shipped for as little as $24. Pretty sure NMM provided some useful insight on that. Did that number include the impending Fedex and UPS rate hikes next year ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bold-Arrow Posted August 20, 2014 Share Posted August 20, 2014 If anyone is interested, a more detailed discussion regarding shipping costs can be found starting Page 102/103 of this thread (can't post link atm) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrickLegacy Posted August 20, 2014 Share Posted August 20, 2014 build an internal skeleton / brace inside the shipping box using cardboard from spare boxes. place folded "L" shape pieces at the 4 corners and non-folded "-" pieces along the 4 sides and large "-" pieces in the bottom and top of the box). i have pics somewhere as this is how many of my MISB sets are always packed and shipped. also use that slightly twisted paper as packing material (or bubble wrap). A sturdy shipping box (despite the heavier weight) is also encourage I bought a few retired exclusives off Bricklink that were shipped this way. They arrived minty fresh and I appreciated the extra care that was taken to protect my new set. Maybe I bought them off you...? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaisonline Posted August 20, 2014 Share Posted August 20, 2014 Be careful with the air pillows, this set is large enough that they could be popped by handling them. big air bubble "pop" during transit more often than not with heavier sets. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaisonline Posted August 20, 2014 Share Posted August 20, 2014 I bought a few retired exclusives off Bricklink that were shipped this way. They arrived minty fresh and I appreciated the extra care that was taken to protect my new set. Maybe I bought them off you...? maybe. check your feedback / prev order. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gregpj Posted August 20, 2014 Share Posted August 20, 2014 Lol Someone needs to count how many times that vid appeared on this thread alone My guess is at least 5 times, at least twice posted by yours truly I only found it 5 times, and twice is was in a quote. WCH on 19 Aug 2014 - 8:04 PM [Quoting Bold-Arrow] http://community.brickpicker.com/topic/2593-10221-super-star-destroyer-eol-and-other-topics/?view=findpost&p=318013 Bold-Arrow on August 19 - 07:50 PM http://community.brickpicker.com/topic/2593-10221-super-star-destroyer-eol-and-other-topics/?view=findpost&p=318011 Darth_Raichu on 30 July 2014 - 02:25 PM http://community.brickpicker.com/topic/2593-10221-super-star-destroyer-eol-and-other-topics/?view=findpost&p=306280 terrymc4677 on 31 May 2014 - 07:31 PM [quoting MartinP] http://community.brickpicker.com/topic/2593-10221-super-star-destroyer-eol-and-other-topics/?view=findpost&p=279047 MartinP on 31 May 2014 - 07:20 PM http://community.brickpicker.com/topic/2593-10221-super-star-destroyer-eol-and-other-topics/?view=findpost&p=279046 Sorry DR, you only posted it once in this thread. <edit>You posted it here as well: http://community.brickpicker.com/topic/5026-quick-flips/?view=findpost&p=157452</edit> It has however appeared in multiple threads... 1) <this one> http://community.brickpicker.com/topic/2593-10221-super-star-destroyer-eol-and-other-topics 2) http://community.brickpicker.com/topic/9539-400-to-spend-one-big-exclusive-or-lots-of-discount-sets 3) http://community.brickpicker.com/topic/4008-retiring-soon-open-speculation 4) http://community.brickpicker.com/topic/5026-quick-flips 5) http://community.brickpicker.com/topic/3443-ssd-vs-dsdisturbing 6) http://community.brickpicker.com/topic/2257-why-so-serious-have-a-laugh I'll let ya'll figure out how I did that. Took less than 5 minutes. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darth_Raichu Posted August 20, 2014 Share Posted August 20, 2014 I only found it 5 times, and twice is was in a quote. WCH on 19 Aug 2014 - 8:04 PM [Quoting Bold-Arrow] http://community.brickpicker.com/topic/2593-10221-super-star-destroyer-eol-and-other-topics/?view=findpost&p=318013 Bold-Arrow on August 19 - 07:50 PM http://community.brickpicker.com/topic/2593-10221-super-star-destroyer-eol-and-other-topics/?view=findpost&p=318011 Darth_Raichu on 30 July 2014 - 02:25 PM http://community.brickpicker.com/topic/2593-10221-super-star-destroyer-eol-and-other-topics/?view=findpost&p=306280 terrymc4677 on 31 May 2014 - 07:31 PM [quoting MartinP] http://community.brickpicker.com/topic/2593-10221-super-star-destroyer-eol-and-other-topics/?view=findpost&p=279047 MartinP on 31 May 2014 - 07:20 PM http://community.brickpicker.com/topic/2593-10221-super-star-destroyer-eol-and-other-topics/?view=findpost&p=279046 Sorry DR, you only posted it once in this thread. <edit>You posted it here as well: http://community.brickpicker.com/topic/5026-quick-flips/?view=findpost&p=157452</edit> It has however appeared in multiple threads... 1) <this one> http://community.brickpicker.com/topic/2593-10221-super-star-destroyer-eol-and-other-topics 2) http://community.brickpicker.com/topic/9539-400-to-spend-one-big-exclusive-or-lots-of-discount-sets 3) http://community.brickpicker.com/topic/4008-retiring-soon-open-speculation 4) http://community.brickpicker.com/topic/5026-quick-flips 5) http://community.brickpicker.com/topic/3443-ssd-vs-dsdisturbing 6) http://community.brickpicker.com/topic/2257-why-so-serious-have-a-laugh I'll let ya'll figure out how I did that. Took less than 5 minutes. So much for my memory One thing for sure though, I spent way too much time on this site ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tilted Posted August 20, 2014 Share Posted August 20, 2014 build an internal skeleton / brace inside the shipping box using cardboard from spare boxes. place folded "L" shape pieces at the 4 corners and non-folded "-" pieces along the 4 sides and large "-" pieces in the bottom and top of the box). i have pics somewhere as this is how many of my MISB sets are always packed and shipped. also use that slightly twisted paper as packing material (or bubble wrap). A sturdy shipping box (despite the heavier weight) is also encourage Thanks for the tip! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gregpj Posted August 20, 2014 Share Posted August 20, 2014 So much for my memory One thing for sure though, I spent way too much time on this site Goodness you're not the only one. I hope Jeff doesn't keep track... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaisonline Posted August 20, 2014 Share Posted August 20, 2014 I was able to find one picture in my email account. the other packing pics are on my iPhone and MacBook. this packing pic of a used UCS 10175 Vader Tie (no Lego box) with an internal skeleton. It's one of my first shipping attempts this was. i was a rookie but nevertheless, it arrived in Singapore without a problem. i'm so much better at it now from reading posts on here and practice. the key now is that i use longer pieces in the 4 corners and 4 sides (i don't always fold these; it depends on the cushion i want to create) plus the top and bottom. i rarely use air pockets anymore. The side L (right angle) cardboard corners need to be about the same height as the shipping box. this way, it adds protection when heavy boxes are stacked on top of it during transit. This is a general idea how i would ship a 10221. I guess my question is finding a way to minimize the size of the box, yet still offer the best protection. I know what the size of the SSD box is, but what size box would you buy to offer good protection while en-route, yet still keep box size to a level where you aren't at the $55-60 range for shipping. build an internal skeleton / brace inside the shipping box using cardboard from spare boxes. place folded "L" shape pieces at the 4 corners and non-folded "-" pieces along the 4 sides and large "-" pieces in the bottom and top of the box). i have pics somewhere as this is how many of my MISB sets are always packed and shipped. also use that slightly twisted paper as packing material (or bubble wrap). A sturdy shipping box (despite the heavier weight) is also encourage 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
holleman67 Posted August 20, 2014 Share Posted August 20, 2014 I only found it 5 times, and twice is was in a quote. WCH on 19 Aug 2014 - 8:04 PM [Quoting Bold-Arrow]http://community.brickpicker.com/topic/2593-10221-super-star-destroyer-eol-and-other-topics/?view=findpost&p=318013 Bold-Arrow on August 19 - 07:50 PMhttp://community.brickpicker.com/topic/2593-10221-super-star-destroyer-eol-and-other-topics/?view=findpost&p=318011 Darth_Raichu on 30 July 2014 - 02:25 PMhttp://community.brickpicker.com/topic/2593-10221-super-star-destroyer-eol-and-other-topics/?view=findpost&p=306280 terrymc4677 on 31 May 2014 - 07:31 PM [quoting MartinP]http://community.brickpicker.com/topic/2593-10221-super-star-destroyer-eol-and-other-topics/?view=findpost&p=279047 MartinP on 31 May 2014 - 07:20 PMhttp://community.brickpicker.com/topic/2593-10221-super-star-destroyer-eol-and-other-topics/?view=findpost&p=279046 Sorry DR, you only posted it once in this thread.You posted it here as well: http://community.brickpicker.com/topic/5026-quick-flips/?view=findpost&p=157452 It has however appeared in multiple threads... 1) http://community.brickpicker.com/topic/2593-10221-super-star-destroyer-eol-and-other-topics 2) http://community.brickpicker.com/topic/9539-400-to-spend-one-big-exclusive-or-lots-of-discount-sets 3) http://community.brickpicker.com/topic/4008-retiring-soon-open-speculation 4) http://community.brickpicker.com/topic/5026-quick-flips 5) http://community.brickpicker.com/topic/3443-ssd-vs-dsdisturbing 6) http://community.brickpicker.com/topic/2257-why-so-serious-have-a-laugh I'll let ya'll figure out how I did that. Took less than 5 minutes. I wish I had the free time to do this lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darth_Raichu Posted August 20, 2014 Share Posted August 20, 2014 Goodness you're not the only one. I hope Jeff doesn't keep track... I hope my BOSS did not keep track :D :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
emazers Posted August 20, 2014 Share Posted August 20, 2014 So here is how I am Boxing up My SSD and Death Stars. I am using the 24"x8"x20" Box that you get at Staples or Uline Bundles of 25.Put a few layers of paper or Bumble wrap, Put the SSD in the Box, I take the paper and pack it all around the sides, put a few layers on the Top and then I put a Fed,Post office flat box on the top. Seal the box up. The weight is 19 lbs, 10 oz. Simple job. "As for how much shipping is if mailed in the US. I Live in baltimore Zip Code 21220 and I checked Fedex Site for me mailing it to Zip Code 90017 in Cal. Fedex Ground was $33.69 now thats not including insurance. So thats pretty cheap for going from the East Coast to West Coast. Ed 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gregpj Posted August 20, 2014 Share Posted August 20, 2014 I wish I had the free time to do this lol Took me longer to type the reply that find them. Each embedded video gets a unique code from Youtube... find the code and you can search across a topic or the forums. The code for the SSD video is avNfLo. I hope my BOSS did not keep track :D No doubt. I'm working from home a lot lately though so all my internet traffic goes through my home ISP. All of the company services I need are available via https so I don't need to VPN into work either. To stay somewhat on topic, I've got 4 SSDs (one for me ) and I've been contemplating putting one up on Kijiji for 2x what I paid - so for $850. Mine all come from the US (BL) or during TRU's BOGO so I paid on average $425 CDN a piece. They take up SOO much space. My storage room/closet is bursting at the seems with my recent Grimlock acquisitions. Are there any Canadians reading this topic who've had some success "flipping" these monsters for more than a measly $100? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaisonline Posted August 20, 2014 Share Posted August 20, 2014 So here is how I am Boxing up My SSD and Death Stars. I am using the 24"x8"x20" Box that you get at Staples or Uline Bundles of 25.Put a few layers of paper or Bumble wrap, Put the SSD in the Box, I take the paper and pack it all around the sides, put a few layers on the Top and then I put a Fed,Post office flat box on the top. Seal the box up. The weight is 19 lbs, 10 oz. Simple job. "As for how much shipping is if mailed in the US. I Live in baltimore Zip Code 21220 and I checked Fedex Site for me mailing it to Zip Code 90017 in Cal. Fedex Ground was $33.69 now thats not including insurance. So thats pretty cheap for going from the East Coast to West Coast. Ed Thanks Ed. Great post. Those uline boxes are solid. I don't always use uline boxes so the cardboard corner braces help. heck, sometimes I even reuse amazon and target boxes. with uline boxes, i still use my homemade corner braces By the way, your FedEx Ground price is good. The price would be 10% cheaper if you have a biz account. The USPS Post Office quote would be much higher than $33.69. Using the same 2 zip codes and box dimensions as you mentioned, UPS Ground will only cost 27.84 with $400 insurance with the entry level biz account. Without the biz account, the price with insurance is $42.71. Big difference, huh? update and summary for shipping one 10221 from Balt (21220) to Cali (90017). $400 insurance. 20 pounds. 24"x 8"x 20" Box USPS Priority will cost $61.35 (buying online) USPS Standpost = $44.96. UPS Ground = $27.84 (entry level biz account) UPS Ground = $42.71 (no biz account) Fedex Ground = $33.69 (no biz account & no insurance) Fedex Ground = $30.32 (standard -10% biz account & no insurance) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yannick29 Posted August 20, 2014 Share Posted August 20, 2014 In stock at TRUS France for retail price - 15%... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sjbdeebo2 Posted August 20, 2014 Share Posted August 20, 2014 You can try signing up for http://www.shipnex.com/express-shipping-rates.aspx?referral=254291040 It take about a day or two to activate the account. It is like a business account. They offer discounted rates, usually for heavier stuff. I shipped out 4 Mercedes struts at half the price I was quoted on UPS and Fedex online. Shipnex still use Fedex and UPS just at a much lower price. Shipnex also did not charge me Fedex pickup from home cost during my shipment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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