Detroit brethren - need your help!

[paparoof]

Anyone willing to go lookit this for me? It's been for sale for quite a while....
http://detroit.craigslist.org/wyn/boa/1893185372.html

No idea how to ship something like this (I'm in Minneapolis), but it could be exactly what I need. Anyone got ideas?

 

[jasoutside]

Re: Detroit brethren - need your help!

You know, one of those guys could package it up in this...

http://detroit.craigslist.org/okl/boa/1884914367.html

...and ship it up to me. Then I could get rid of all that silly, useless packaging material and meet you up north somewhere.

That is a great tank, perfect for your big girl!

 

[fshngho]

Re: Detroit brethren - need your help!

Papa you could spend upwards of $75 just to ship. Naturally I'm not sure but a call to UPS or similiar could tell you. Question for you, have you checked any nearby boat yards or trashed boats for a tank? I actually have two I pulled from wrecked bass boats and they were easy to get. May be cheaper too...

 

[Kainon]

Re: Detroit brethren - need your help!

Cost me $100-$150 to ship a poly tank from Chi-town to Boston.

it's a Starboard fill, and the withdraw's in the right place..

the Sender's at the front which will make you think you're out sooner than you are, Mines aft so I think is better as I know when I'm really low, I guessm tough choice

 

[barato]

Re: Detroit brethren - need your help!

remember that UPS et al may be less than eager to ship tanks that have had gas in them before....i'd check that

 

[DucatiDave]

Re: Detroit brethren - need your help!

remember that UPS et al may be less than eager to ship tanks that have had gas in them before....i'd check that

Good thought, Barato.

I recently bought a used motorcycle tank on fleaBay and it was shipped via USPS. Got a call one day from the main postal sorting facility that a package addressed to me smelled of gasoline. To be safe, they had to "remove it from the mail chain". I had to go downtown to the main office, fill out paperwork and speak to the HazMat officer before I could take possession of package. Turns out the seller had left about a half cup of gas in the tank when he sent it.

Definitely something to think about.

Dave

 

[Bwana Don]

Re: Detroit brethren - need your help!

It's 42 miles from me. How bad do you want it.

I'm pretty sure I'm going to be in Trenton putting a deposit on an 18 footer for a guy named Jason from Midland anyway. Gibraltar is only a little farther south.

Anyone from downriver on here?

Let me know guys, I'll do it.

 

[jasoutside]

Re: Detroit brethren - need your help!

Dude, he never called me back. I can't buy that anyway, it's too big (unless he goes $500, then it should be ok)

 

[Bwana Don]

Re: Detroit brethren - need your help!

I know, I'm just giving you the business Jas.



You need an SS.

 

[jasoutside]

Re: Detroit brethren - need your help!

Thanks for keeping me on my toes bro! An SS would be sweet, eh!

 

[Bwana Don]

Re: Detroit brethren - need your help!

Papa, what's going on. I answered the call to arms. Awaiting further orders, if needed.

 

[Broadcast]

Re: Detroit brethren - need your help!

(hand held high) Here am I, send me! Let me know where I can help out.

 

[paparoof]

Re: Detroit brethren - need your help!

Thanks guys, but I don't think it's viable to ship it here for less than the cost of the tank. I emailed the guy and he never responded either.

I'm just looking locally now, which is driving me nuts cause I'm not finding anything but 6 gallon red plastic cans. I already have a couple of those.

Hope something shows up soon cause I'm gonna be ready to put the new floors in within the next week or so.

 

[jasoutside]

Re: Detroit brethren - need your help!

Hey Buddy, have ya been scanning eBay? I know good deals pop up there sometimes.

Don and bcast, you guys rock!