Shipping large items

[aczford04]

I'm looking to ship a large package (its listed local pick up only but I've had many inquiries to ship it) but nobody will ship due to size. Its not really THAT big so I don't get it. Package is 40x26x24 and weights 16lbs, any ideas on how or with what carrier to ship this thing? All the quotes I've tried to get are over $300 at least or the company wont ship it at all.  I dont get it, we bought a well tank the other week that was free shipping and came in a bigger box then this. Any help would be appreciated.

[simba6]

UPS is often cheaper than USPS on large packages. Also check Fedex.  Over size packages do cost a lot to ship.  You might want to keep it pickup only.

[nobody*s_perfect]

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@aczford04 wrote: ... nobody will ship due to size. Its not really THAT big so I don't get it. Package is 40x26x24 ....

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The length-plus-girth of your package is 40 + (26 + 24 + 26 + 24) = 140 inches, so it is  above the 130-inch limit for shipping via USPS.

The large item you purchased last week might have been purchased from a large shipper who gets special discounts based on the total value of their shipping business.