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Inexpensive shipping for those moving cross-country...

Posted: Thu Jun 03, 2010 3:59 pm
by arundodonax
For those moving cross-country, a friend let me in on a little secret. Amtrak will ship your items from most major stations at approximately $50 for the first 100lb and 50 cents per pound thereafter. They max out at 500 lbs, 3x3x3ft boxes and 50lbs per box - no furniture or appliances. For me this is about half as expensive as UPS or USPS, and much cheaper than a truck, trailer or pod. Details in the link below.

http://www.amtrak.com/servlet/ContentSe ... 1267371736

Re: Inexpensive shipping for those moving cross-country...

Posted: Thu Jun 03, 2010 4:08 pm
by ConMan345
Wow, awesome--thanks!

Re: Inexpensive shipping for those moving cross-country...

Posted: Thu Jun 03, 2010 4:31 pm
by heathbar88
Thanks!

Re: Inexpensive shipping for those moving cross-country...

Posted: Thu Jun 03, 2010 5:48 pm
by Bildungsroman
Didn't know about this. Thanks!

Re: Inexpensive shipping for those moving cross-country...

Posted: Thu Jun 03, 2010 5:52 pm
by matchesmalone
Do you have to pick up the boxes at the station or do they come to your door?

Re: Inexpensive shipping for those moving cross-country...

Posted: Thu Jun 03, 2010 5:52 pm
by scgoaliface32
Sweet, thanks for the info!

Re: Inexpensive shipping for those moving cross-country...

Posted: Thu Jun 03, 2010 6:33 pm
by arundodonax
You pick them up, and they will hold them upon arrival, 2 days for free, $3 per piece per day thereafter.