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[Richard Casto]

No drama on my end either (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif)

I hate greyhound, not Richard. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wink.gif)

I was hoping to keep my shipping strategy a secret so Richard would not pickup on it (friendly competition), but I cant let people go to Greyhound and experience the same crap that I had. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/barf.gif)

I wrote up and published instructions with photos, material list, etc. on how to pack up a transmission for shipping for all to see (maybe I am stupid for doing so), and this isn't a joke, maybe you can do the same! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wink.gif)

Richard

[wingnut86]

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[Dr Evil]

Richard,
You do your way, I do mine. I have people who contact me for work and I instruct them how to ship. This way is easiest for me and cheapest for them. Based on the research that I did to save people $$, and on my reputation, people choose to commission me for rebuilds. My ability to save them on the shipping through my hard work in research and development of shipping techniques allows me to be competitive via low cost/low hassle. I see no need for me to publish more than I already have (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif) Your way takes more work, and far more effort on the part of your customers than mine. Mine requires no fabrication of anything. Its so simple that I have already said more than enough for you to copy should you wish.

I showed you enough of my secrets last time you visited my shop (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wink.gif)

I initially researched and used Greyhound. It was a necessary evil, things got broken, lost, and the people who work there were hell to deal with. The terminals were often located in the crappiest parts of town and populated with some shady characters so picking up and dropping off was often unpleasant to say the least. It was so bad that I went an hour out of my way to avoid Harrisburg.

Partwerks,
UPS or FedEx, either one is fine. I can always return it FedEx or UPS, but UPS tends to be more. It is just a cost versus effort equation. If it is too much effort to go to FedEx then UPS makes more sense. Either will end up at my door. The nearest Greyhound station is an hour away and not open when I can go get anything so it is not possible for me to use it.

[Richard Casto]

Richard,
You do your way, I do mine. I have people who contact me for work and I instruct them how to ship. This way is easiest for me and cheapest for them. Based on the research that I did to save people $$, and on my reputation, people choose to commission me for rebuilds. My ability to save them on the shipping through my hard work in research and development of shipping techniques allows me to be competitive via low cost/low hassle. I see no need for me to publish more than I already have (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif) Your way takes more work, and far more effort on the part of your customers than mine. Mine requires no fabrication of anything. Its so simple that I have already said more than enough for you to copy should you wish.

I showed you enough of my secrets last time you visited my shop (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wink.gif)

I initially researched and used Greyhound. It was a necessary evil, things got broken, lost, and the people who work there were hell to deal with. The terminals were often located in the crappiest parts of town and populated with some shady characters so picking up and dropping off was often unpleasant to say the least. It was so bad that I went an hour out of my way to avoid Harrisburg.

Partwerks,
UPS or FedEx, either one is fine. I can always return it FedEx or UPS, but UPS tends to be more. It is just a cost versus effort equation. If it is too much effort to go to FedEx then UPS makes more sense. Either will end up at my door. The nearest Greyhound station is an hour away and not open when I can go get anything so it is not possible for me to use it.

No problem. It couldn't hurt to ask. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)

Basically I am at a loss at what to say when you say "your way is not as good as mine" without details on how you do it. But its your process to keep secret and I understand that strategy.

I try to publish this stuff so it is easy for people find the instructions and do on their own. They can see what I do even if they don't use my service. I don't think what I do today is difficult or complex. In fact it seems pretty easy to me, but if there is a better way, I am a smart guy and will figure it out. And like today, when I do, it will be published for all to see.

Anyhow, we have gone way past what the OP has asked about. I am guessing he has the info he asked about. I think its a dead horse at this point.

Richard