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Frequently Asked Questions:

​How do I get a Price Quote?
Call your sales representative, 760-346-5710, be as specific as possible with your request.

For a shipping quote you will need the following:
Orgin Zip Code
Destination Zip Code
Business or Residential Delivery / Liftgate needed?
Commodity (what you are shipping)
Weight - Approximate is fine
Dimensions of shipment/ item/ stack of boxes, etc...   Length x Width x Height
Value (what do you want to insure your shipment for)
How packaged/ prepared or will we be picking up item.
Time constraints?  ie: People in town for a certain time, escrow closing soon, not home to receive shipment till?, business closes at 4PM, etc...

For a material supply order price quote:
What do you need?  ie: boxes, bubble wrap, stretch wrap, custom sizes, etc...
Quantity/ Sizes
Pickup PS Warehouse or Delivery? 
How often do you order these items?   
Do you qualify for wholesale pricing?  Ask us!
Are you a reseller?  EIN#?
Where have you been ordering in the past?
What are you currently paying for these products?
How can we earn your repeat business?



How can Packaging, Insurance and Shipping be Free or $99 to ship anywhere? 
Shipping charges, at cost, are contracted rates in mass from distribution centers across the country.
Packaging cost is included in the price of your new items being purchased
Insurance while being shipped as new is covered by a contract with the carrier.
 
Why does it cost so much to ship my items?
Shipping costs are based on volume/class and weight, with residential and lift gate costs additional
Packaging Costs are incurred by the buyer or seller and high value items need to be crated for insurance coverage.
Shipping insurance, if new can be covered by the carrier, if item is in manufactured carton.
If not new, carrier insurance is insufficient at .10-.50 cents per pound. Additional costs for
proper insurance coverage for used items is needed.
No costs are are based on the price being paid for an (item purchase price or value of) item being shipped. 
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  • HOME
  • SERVICES
    • USA / WORLD SHIPPING
    • RECEIVING / WAREHOUSING
    • PACKAGING MATERIAL WAREHOUSE
    • MINI MOVES / RELOCATION
    • FREIGHT INSURANCE
    • CRATING / PALLETIZING
  • FAQ