Please Help Re Shipping From Us To Australia

[Chishiki]

I recently purchased a rather low quality naginata from auction house

Grant Zahajko Auctions, LLC

712 Morgan St Davenport, WA, US

509-725-5600

 

They have just sent me a shipping quote of $1500USD to send it via Fed Ex. Can someone please advise me what to do or who to use?

 

Is there someone in the area who can pick it up and send it more economically? This is rediculous. The package is 106". I asked them to remove the blade and pack it alonside the pole.

 

Mark

[Stephen]

Auction houses are notorious for fees. Ask what shipping would be fed ex to 50316, then well work it out. how long is pole?

[Chishiki]

Hi Stphen. I think they said the total length is 106". I have purchased naginata and yari before ane never been charged more than $300.

 

I don't want to ask them to cut the pole in half.

 

I will get a quote to your zip.

 

Mark

[Stephen]

i dont ship fedx but could build a box with the blade attached to the side of pole, Brian will attest to my shipping skills 

[Chishiki]

Hi Stephen. I just called them and they are very obliging. They are going to get a quote from them to you. Problem is they don't know how to removed the blade from the pole. Auctions and booze don't mix. Mark. Btw.. of couse you add your fee. I don't want you out if pocket

[Stephen]

oh yes i forgot I do charge a fee, esp if i have to transport to F/x facility PM later if we decide to go ahead.

[Chishiki]

Hi Stephen. Can you PM me your address please. Mark

[Brian]

Leave it with Stephen...he'll get you sorted out. Maybe forward him their contact details and let him call them, and talk them through it.

[Kronos]

Yeah leave it with Stephen, he does a fantastic job of shipping

[Chishiki]

Here is the update. I called the auction house and they couldn't work out how to remove the blade to make it shorter, however they managed to reduce the packaging length and came up with a new quote of $450usd to me. I gave them Stephen's zip code and they quoted $170usd to him via courier. I guess Stephen will have the same problems in that UPS wont touch it because of the length and fedex will not be cheap no matter what Stephen does.

 

It seems i just have to pay the $450 usd and take the pain. Stephen i appreciate you so much. I am going to mull it over tonight as to how to proceed, i will let you know soon.

 

Really....the shipping costs these days are rediculous. The initial quote of $1590usd just knocked me to my knees. Almost better to fly over and pick it up myself. The upside is that the auction house was very nice to chat with and helpful. Such a shame too that it is a low grade item.. no treasure unfortunately.

 

Mark

[Mark]

there are quite a few collectors in WA but it is a big state, most i know are over by Seattle, not sure if anyone is near Spokane, If there is someone there is a chance they could pick it up or remove the blade

[Stephen]

sad was up for a challenge...lol 

[David Flynn]

I've been under the impression that, Fedex wont ship weapons.

[Katsujinken]

I received a nihonto just recently via FedEx. It was a domestic shipment though.