U-Ship

[mznb1u]

I wanted to get opinions/experiences with U-Ship.  My son went to see his girlfriend in Minneapolis and had some engine problems.  I think the dealership is jerking me around so I want to have the vehicle brought back to my local dealer where I know everyone in the shop.  Before I post an auction, I figured somebody on here must have used it.  How did it go?

Thanks!

  Tim

[mygoose101]

Great. Unfortunately there are many starving shippers out there so it is a buyers market for sure. Use it like e-bay as to read their feedback. It's also very quick as well.

[mznb1u]

I have opened an account on their site but their FAQ or "How It Works" information is extremely lacking.  If I list a shipment and am not happy with the bids, am I required to accept the bid--like on EBay?

Also, are there any other sites I should look at?

THANKS!

  Tim

[mygoose101]

List your item with your to and from Cities. Include a picture, helps. Use a target price that you are willing to pay, I always low ball that figure. Once you list it you will get a couple of automated bids, always extremely high. After that you will get real bids. You don't have to accept any of them. If you get a couple you like then check out the shipper, feedback, etc. If you agree on one you are then required to pay using Paypal and at that point you will get shippers phone number, impossible to get it until you pay, I've tried. Once you pay the shipper still does not get the money until item is in your possession where you would then release the funds to the shipper. Sounds a little complication but it works great.

[Sarman47]

Hi Tim

+ 1 with mygoose101. Great description of the process.

I used them once to see what it would cost to ship a coke machine from Los Angeles, imagine that ............

Jeff

[mznb1u]

Thanks guys!

  Tim

[Ross]

I have had good luck with UShip.  I like the "name your price" option.  You specify the price you are willing to pay and qualified shippers (a certain feedback rating) can accept your bid.  If they accept it, you must take it.  But, I find this is a faster way to get a good bid.  If a shipper wants your load, they are get it. But, they have to be the first to accept--thus it is faster.  This works well for the shipper that has a shipment in your area and want to add on to their load.

[Pixel]

If you agree on one you are then required to pay using Paypal.....

Meh, Paypal.  It's always something. 

[MaineT]

I tried to list a Pepsi 110 a couple of times and couldn't get a reasonable price from Kansas to Maine. Unless you consider $1700 a reasonable price... Yes, that was the automated bid. The auto bids are crazy so basically ignore them.

[Jim]

I'm right in the middle of my first u-ship transaction!
I having a Seeburg 1000 shipped to my uncle's house in PA; should be there later this week...
I'll keep you posted...