I received 3 pairs of tubulars, all taped together, then wrapped in medium sized bubble wrap. So when they arrived it looked like one very wide rim. No box, just bubble wrap, and the natural strength of a rim, or 6 warped together. These came to me from Australia via parcel post, not that I recommend this method, but you should be safe with the ones mentioned in prior post.
Good luck John Waner Huntington Beach, CA. (USA)
On Jan 16, 2007, at 8:55 PM, Fred Rafael Rednor wrote:
> I've had several sets of rims shipped to me using Ray's method
> and I've never had any problems. These were shipped to me from
> both the USA and Canada. The first time I received such a set,
> I was shocked. But after receiving about 4 sets in this
> manner, I think it works just fine. In fact, the rims I've
> received were not even wrapped as well as Ray does it.
> Cheers,
> Fred Rednor - Arlington, Virginia (USA)
>
>
> --- Raymond Dobbins <raydobbins2003@yahoo.com> wrote:
>
>> I've shipped several pairs of rims without boxes, by simply
>> wrapping each rim individually with foam pipe insulation, and
>> then taping two rims together to form a single ring. There
>> is plenty of room to attach the mailing label, and all of the
>> rims I shipped this way arrived safely via USPS. A proper
>> box would be ideal, but in the absence of one, this method
>> works fine.
>>
>> Ray Dobbins
>> Miami FL USA
>>
>> scott davis <francopedia@yahoo.com> wrote:
>>
>> I always use cardboard rim boxes. I ship tons of rims and
>> have never had a casualty...knock on wood rims. Here in the
>> Twin Townes, Quality Bicycle Products speced out special
>> boxes < 84 inches. >84 inches is the typical size for
>> over-sized box charges. Boxes hold up to 4 narrow tubular
>> rims. Just add a little newspaper or other light padding and
>> it's they're set to roll. I get my boxes directly from the
>> QPB supplier in Minneapolis. Used rim boxes should be
>> available at any shop with wheel builders. I usually use
>> USPS, out of convenience. Scott in Roseyville, MN USA
>>
>>
>>
>> I'm wondering if any list member can share some wisdom about
>> shipping
>> rims (yes, just rims, I have some old Nisi rims to ship).
>>
>> Any reasons to prefer UPS, USPS, or FedEx?
>>
>> tia,
>>
>> Hugh Enox
>> La Honda, California
>>
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