Cost to ship a rod?

[Pfisher]

I just can't seem to get comfortable with the GLX baitcaster reel seats so may sell them.  I have a couple of tubes they came in and normally use USPS Priority but can use UPS.  What is a normal rod shipping cost.  I always insure my shipments also.

[onenutinthewater]

$13-$30 from my experience depending on where in the country it is going.

[GReb]

USPS priority is the way to go but they have a certain dimension requirement. A 7’ rod will fit if the right person measures it. I’ve had to try several different post offices to get it to work before but its usually around $15

[mrpao]

Usually around $15 give or take a little by priority mail.

But most of the time there is a balloon rate for being over sized. Usually also around $15.

But dont forget to insure it because rods can easily get damaged.

[waymont]

I have never been able to use the USPS to ship a rod over 6'6", and have it cost under $40.00.

I only use FedEx these days because it's always $32.00. That is the cheapest I have ever been able to ship a rod over 6'6". I would love to hear how to ship a rod over 6'6" via USPS for $15.00.

I live in Chicago and it it's going west of the Mississippi add $10.00, yes to $50.00 via USPS.

 

[je1946]

30 minutes ago, waymont said:

I have never been able to use the USPS to ship a rod over 6'6", and have it cost under $40.00.

I only use FedEx these days because it's always $32.00. That is the cheapest I have ever been able to ship a rod over 6'6". I would love to hear how to ship a rod over 6'6" via USPS for $15.00.

I live in Chicago and it it's going west of the Mississippi add $10.00, yes to $50.00 via USPS.

 

I have the same experience as you.  Every rod I ship is at least $30+++   best to try and sell local if possible.  Lots of times if a sportsman club is having a sale or flea mkts.

 

[18Steel]

My cousin had a custom salt water rod built for my son and used Fed Ex to ship. The rod tip come Broeker off as it looked like they tried to cram into a shorter box. It took for ever for him to get reimbursed and was bit of a hassle.  Just my experience with Fed Ex but it could have just been that particular store. 

[TNReb]

I have shipped several rods recently, all via USPS Priority. None cost more than $15. All were in a round cylinder.  Make sure to cut the cylinder as short as you can and still safely pack the rod. 

 

I had one a couple of weeks ago to mail from TN to PA.  It was going to be over $110. I said no way... can't be. She checked it multiple times, and it was showing the same price. I said "what if it's 3 inches shorter?". That dropped it to $14. Made no sense to me, but I left and trimmed the tube down. 

[Delaware Valley Tackle]

10 hours ago, waymont said:

I have never been able to use the USPS to ship a rod over 6'6", and have it cost under $40.00.

I only use FedEx these days because it's always $32.00. That is the cheapest I have ever been able to ship a rod over 6'6". I would love to hear how to ship a rod over 6'6" via USPS for $15.00.

I live in Chicago and it it's going west of the Mississippi add $10.00, yes to $50.00 via USPS.

 

Whoever is helping you at the PO doesn’t know what they’re doing. Priority Mail over size doesn’t kick in until after 8’ on a 3” tube. 

[waymont]

1 hour ago, Delaware Valley Tackle said:

Whoever is helping you at the PO doesn’t know what they’re doing. Priority Mail over size doesn’t kick in until after 8’ on a 3” tube. 

Whatever the issue is I’ve tried 3 different PO with the same answer every where. I’m not saying they know what they are doing.

6 hours ago, TNReb said:

I have shipped several rods recently, all via USPS Priority. None cost more than $15. All were in a round cylinder.  Make sure to cut the cylinder as short as you can and still safely pack the rod. 

 

I had one a couple of weeks ago to mail from TN to PA.  It was going to be over $110. I said no way... can't be. She checked it multiple times, and it was showing the same price. I said "what if it's 3 inches shorter?". That dropped it to $14. Made no sense to me, but I left and trimmed the tube down. 

How long was the tube before and after you trimmed it?

[GReb]

Last rod I shipped was 7’ and it cost $14 priority to ship from MS to NY

The size limit is 108 inches combined length and girth 

[Pfisher]

Thanks guys.....

 

I have had very good luck with claims through USPS and not so much with the others.  I prefer them so I'll give that a shot first.