[DeTomaso] Shipping Companies

[GW]

I read that but it indicates they have some pretty tight agreements wit 
the trucking companies but that doesn't mean they don't use the same 
trucking company's others do. Yes? No?

Gary

Jim Hendrickson wrote:
> DAS Claims to be a carrier, not a broker. Here is a link to their "Carrier
> vs. Broker" caution page:   http://www.dasautoshippers.com/#buyerbeware   
>
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: detomaso-bounces at realbig.com [mailto:detomaso-bounces at realbig.com] On
> Behalf Of GW
> Sent: Thursday, July 05, 2007 6:14 PM
> To: bill gaino
> Cc: michael at michaelshortt.com; List DeTomaso
> Subject: Re: [DeTomaso] Shipping Companies
>
> Last car I bought on Ebay I had shipped form California to Indiana by 
> DAS. I was happy. I paid extra to have it put on the top so it would not 
> be under a car (oil). To make things easier I also paid to have it 
> picked up and dropped off at the destination. Deffinantly cheaper to 
> pick up at the terminal but nice when they come by and drop it off in 
> your driveway:
>
> http://www.rc-tech.net/cars/cutlass/olds3.jpg
>
>
> "I don't like the fact that they off-load/reload onto different trucks
> (types).does everyone do that? I'm sorta new to all this shipping stuff, 
> Jim"
>
> I think their just brokers anyway and you will probably end up with the 
> same drivers, trucks and situation unless you pay a very big premium.
>
> Gary
>
> bill gaino wrote:
>   
>> Congradt!  I had 1362 shipped from Renken WA to S carolina...Dependable
>>     
> auto shippers.  I requested it not be washed when I picked it up. It had oil
> dripped on the hood from the car above it. price $1200. In 04' I was
> satisfied...  The cool thing was I had a tracking number and I drew a map of
> the US and followed it for the longest 10 days of my life. I bought my car
> unseen from Ebay. I look forward to hearing about your receiving your car.
> Bill
>   
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>>> From: Michael Shortt <michaelsavga at gmail.com>
>>> Sent: Jul 5, 2007 4:18 PM
>>> To: List DeTomaso <detomaso at realbig.com>
>>> Subject: [DeTomaso]  Shipping Companies
>>>
>>> I've had good luck with Reliable!
>>>
>>> Michael in Savannah
>>>
>>>
>>> On 7/5/07, Jim Ferrara <tgr289 at verizon.net> wrote:
>>>     
>>>       
>>>> Well; after way too many years of simply lurking here, I've finally
>>>>         
> taken
>   
>>>> the plunge and purchased a 72 Pantera in LA and now need to ship it
>>>>         
> east.
>   
>>>>
>>>> My instinct says ship the car via enclosed trailer and I've gotten
>>>>         
> quotes
>   
>>>> ranging from $1,450 (Smart Auto) up to $2,114 (Passport/Fedex) for that.
>>>> Other companies I've received quotes from are: Auto Transport, Agape,
>>>> Car-Go, Intercity and DASH.
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> I welcome any recommendations from anyone with experience using
>>>>         
> different
>   
>>>> shipping companies and/or brokerage firms. I'm sure once I finally get
>>>>         
> my
>   
>>>> hands on the car, many more questions will ensue!
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> Thx, Jim
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