Response: Dear Todd, It is my understanding that nothing is binding if it is not transmitted in the bid form. Please give a total price (I have not paid U-Ship fees before, so I have no idea how much that would possibly be) that you are willing to do the job for and submit it on the bid form. I am hoping that we can cement a deal. Thanks for your consideration. Kim (6/23/2007)

Response: Kim, Thanks for the response. Before I submit my bid, I want to make sure 1. That the dates will work for you. 2. Someone will be able to help me at both ends. Uship fees should be around $75, that you have to prepay thru Uship. I don't like to submit a bid, you accept it, and then things don't work out and you have to retract the bid. That looks bad on my feedback, I hope you understand. That is why I try to get all the details worked out before I submit a bid. If you have any questions about me, please check out my feedback. I will wait to hear back from you. Todd (6/23/2007)

Response: Hi Todd, Thanks for the explanation. I checked with U-Ship and they explained that the fees are charged to you, very much like eBay charges me when I sell something online. The timeline and getting someone to help carry the futon on both ends are fine, but the price will be beyond my budget at a total of $525. If I send the futon, the chest and nightstands, the easel, the plastic bin of LPs and the suitcase (no bike, no office chair), which or how many boxes can I send for a total price of $450? You can tell me in cubic feet if that is easier for you. Thanks, Kim (6/24/2007)

Response: Kim, $400 + $53.94 Uship fees is the best I can do. Remember, you do get a small refund back from Uship once the transaction is over. Hopefully, this will work for you. Todd (6/24/2007)