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Shipment Title: ALUMINUM FLOATS (2)
Customer: trkling (4)
Date Listed: 3/16/2008 6:22 AM CST
Date Updated: 6/16/2008 7:21 AM CST
Expires: 8/10/2008 12:00 AM CST
Pricing: Shipper will consider bids an any price
# of Bids: 4
Auction Goods: No

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  • Est. Distance: 2,738.00 miles
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Pickup: Flexible
Delivery: Flexible

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  • ALUMINUM FLOATS (2)
  • Length:20 ft 6 in 
  • Width:3 ft 6 in 
  • Height:3 ft 6 in 
  • Weight:250 lbs
Additional Information: 2 Aluminum seaplane floats,they weigh less than 250 lbs each. They are not crated, but they can be stacked on top of each other if separated by wood blocks. If not coming to Phoenix, these could be dropped in Indianapolis or in Kansas City. Report a Violation

Questions for this shipment: 

Question: i believe i can get these under my wedge trailer ill check in am if so i could do for 2000 on tuesday (3/16/2008)
Question: if you can be flexible with pickup and delivery we can deliver to you for 1500 to help us fill a load please let us know your thoughts and we will help you with this move (3/17/2008)
Response: I am flexible as to when they need to be moved. However, I would have to move all 4 floats I have to make the $1500 fee work (3/17/2008)
Response: we can deliver for 1500 with flexible dates but unsure on how many floats there are to move 2 or 4 (3/17/2008)
Response: Ho there: I will only ship two of the floats, however I will have to wait on a less expensive "fill in" as it isn't economic to ship these for $1500 Thx Tim (3/18/2008)
Question: hi do you still need these shipped? (3/30/2008)
Response: yes.... (3/30/2008)
Response: is this just 2 floats (3/30/2008)
Response: yes, with their attaching bars (7) that weigh 75 lbs. (3/30/2008)
Response: ok i see dimensions for the floats, how big are the bars (3/30/2008)
Response: all are aluminum 1 bar is 10'long 2 bars are 4' long 4 bars are 3'long all are 6-8" wide and 3" thick (3/30/2008)
Question: i could do next week for 2250 im ful insured . (4/4/2008)
Response: no thanks, but thanks for the bid (4/4/2008)
Response: whats your goal for haveing this done (4/4/2008)
Response: they are not expensive floats so i really can't spend lots of money moving them. if someone can use them as a fill out for a load, that will work for everybody thx (4/4/2008)
Response: would 1200 work for u (4/4/2008)
Response: when were you looking to leave (approx?) (4/4/2008)
Response: i just got back in but ill be leaveing again monday after next.if this works for u ill pute a loadtogether that way so we can get these out their efor u. (4/4/2008)
Response: give me an hour or so... these floats are not crated, can you move them that way? (4/4/2008)
Response: i have a 20 flat deck w/5ft beaver tail im sure we could work something out. (4/4/2008)
Response: ok, give me a bit (4/4/2008)
Response: thanx ill be waiting for a reply (4/4/2008)
Response: Sorry for the delay, I'm working on it (4/4/2008)
Response: i have found something elsr going that way let me know and ill bid (4/4/2008)
Response: ok, we are ready to go, the floats are ready monday or beyond, so pls bib it (4/4/2008)
Response: thanx ill confirm other and bid (4/5/2008)
Response: ok (4/5/2008)
Response: ive found someething headed your way do u still need shiped i could do for 1350 total (5/22/2008)
Response: That would work .... Thanks Tim (5/22/2008)
Question: Afternoon shipper, How soon do these need to get to you? reason I ask is, I own a home in SoCal and another in Tn. I need to pick something up in New Hamshire (no big rush) that is going with me to SoCal, Maybe depending on your time frame, I might be able to pick these up, take to Tn. and then on one of my trips to SoCal (every 5 or 6 Weeks) I can bring these to you. Let me know you schedule and I will see what I do. (4/8/2008)
Response: I'm not in any hurry, so what you are talkin g about would work..... thx tim (4/8/2008)
Response: Do you have a picture of the floats you can post? or a way to see them? if ebay, auction number? (4/8/2008)
Question: 1 other question about these, do they also have the landing gear and rudders built into them like the Baumann floats? (4/8/2008)
Response: no wheels, the rudders have been removed (4/8/2008)
Response: is the height correct? 3'6"?? (4/8/2008)
Response: yes, within an inch or two (4/8/2008)
Response: ok, I am waiting on a return call from a customer on a large item, thats the deal maker or breaker for me. (4/8/2008)
Response: ok, no hurry.... (4/8/2008)
Question: If you are flexible on timing I can transport these for $1800 uncrated. So no need for crating or pallet. (4/15/2008)
Response: I'm flexible but I'm sorry - They aren't worth spending that much to move. Thanks for your bid (4/15/2008)
Question: Hello Shipper, We can haul this for you door to door direct for $1845.80 With 2-3 day deliveryWe need reply asap to ensure prompt pick up and delivery, (4/21/2008)
Response: Thanks for your bid but they just aren't worth spending that "much". If they were more valuable I would jump right on it. Thanks Tim (4/21/2008)
Response: understandable whats the value of such an item? (4/21/2008)
Response: t5he seller was asking $2500, I paid less than half that do to missing/damaged parts.... (4/21/2008)
Response: they are worth 2500 thats not alot I see why 1800 for shipping is kind of silly (4/21/2008)
Question: Is this still available? (5/6/2008)
Response: yes.... (5/6/2008)
Question: do u still need this shiped (5/8/2008)
Response: yes i do..... (5/8/2008)
Question: Is this shipment still needed? If so I am looking at combining it with two other shipments to fill my 53' trailer. My driver will be available pick up on the afternoon of the 6th of June. (6/5/2008)
Response: Hi there: I answered the question earlier, I'm just making sure you received the msg. Yes, they are still ready to go... Thx Tim (6/5/2008)
Response: Tim, The other piece of the load fell through I have your float on my watch list and will be in touch if I get something to work. Dave (6/6/2008)
Question: Okay- one more time to clarify. Floats- 2 or 4 pieces, exact dimensions and weights needed. Attach bars- how many, sizes and weights. Any other surprises, misc parts etc. (6/15/2008)

Bids on this shipment:

BidBid DateService ProviderService TypeModeStatus / ReasonDetails
$1,000
6/15/2008 starboatguy (3)TerraPass Certified Provider Open Transport ? Trucking Accepted View Details
$1,000
6/14/2008 starboatguy (3)TerraPass Certified Provider Open Transport ? Trucking Expired View Details
$2,325
4/21/2008 freightconcepts (2525+ positive feedback) Open Transport ? Trucking Declined / Other View Details
$2,452
4/21/2008 easytrucking4u (271200+ positive feedback)TerraPass Certified Provider Open Transport ? Trucking Declined / Other View Details
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