Response: Hello Doc! My husband input the information on the original questionnaire. I told him he needs to change his target price because that was from a computer generated estimate. The other thing he needs to make sure is that whomever he uses has some type of insurance coverage. Also, the gentleman that we are purchasing the equipment from is willing to hold it for 2 or 3 weeks, he just needs a couple days to get it on skids before it is picked up. He can only load the equipment on a flat bed because his bobcat has to pick it up from the side, he cannot pick it up at one end. The equipment's value is $15,000. So let us know if you are insured and have a flat bed so the seller can load it for you. God Bless! Jeri & Gary (4/18/2007)

Response: We just happened to find this website so don't know anything about how uShip works. We didn't know they had fees and how would we get insurance? Could you send us your phone number so we could talk with you directly about this? Thanks, Gary (4/19/2007)

Response: What is the bed height of your trailer? I wrote to uship because they don't offer any information or figures on their insurance fees, so I'm waiting to hear on that. I also asked them about bid retractions since that is not mentioned anywhere in their FAQs information. The third thing is they have a promotional thing going on right now that the first transaction is free that the uship 7.9% match fee is refunded, so I'm not sure how that is suppose to work if we pay you the match fee? The weird thing is that on that page they say the refund is $10 for $100 to $500 and that certainly isn't 7.9% of $500. So I'm hoping they will give us more information tomorrow. I really appreciate you trying to help us struggle through all this. Their website needs a huge improvement on information for new users. Let us know the trailer height. Thanks again for all your help! Gary (4/19/2007)

Response: Actually I did read that, but no where does it give any figures. They must have a basic amount they charge and they should have that listed. The problem is if the insurance we would have to purchase from them is a lot, then we'll probably have to go with a company that would charge more but has the insurance coverage included without a deductible! That is kind of bogus too as far as we're concerned unless the insurance is super cheap to have a $100 deductible? You said we wouldn't pay you the match fee, but you put it in the bid amount? This is all very confusing for us! It seems like if you put the bid amount in as $597 and we accept that, it seems like that is the amount we pay you. If it's actually $550 to you and $47 to them, it seems like it should be stated that way in the bid. I have about 2 dozen recommendations for these people to make this website better and easier to use! :} We have to wait for the insurance cost because it may end up making the total too much. Gary (4/19/2007)

Response: Got it Jay :} I have to run into town how late are you usually up so I can be sure my 'e-mails' will get answered as I know your offer is expiring tomorrow! I had actually thought about doing that yesterday! I've written to tf about their deductible and if it's fully covered. So I should know something more later. Thanks again for everything! We'll talk later when I have more info! Gary (4/20/2007)