SchlitzBull
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Hello! I just got my step 2 notification today (1080 SC, got in queue around 1:00PM EST on launch day). Does anyone have any experience with the best shipping rates to send the card in? I'm in NC and it looks like google said EVGA is in California. I tried checking each site and it was looking like even the 3 day rates where in the $80 range without any packaging? Any tips/experiences greatly appreciated. Thanks!
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crxguy69
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Re: Shipping Courier
2016/07/25 19:57:34
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Wow $80? What have you tried. I would imagine UPS and USPS would be cheaper. Im in NC as well. I'm really hoping it's not $80 :/
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Re: Shipping Courier
2016/07/25 20:03:02
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I was just checking, I think USPS Priority 2/3 day would be the best option, for around 35.00 give or take a few bucks
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Re: Shipping Courier
2016/07/25 21:13:32
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Agree with crxguy...use USPS. Send two day priority and make sure it is tracked. You never want to send in without tracking. Should be good to go and price not going to weigh you down. For a minimal fee, you might want to consider insuring the card for full value as well...
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SchlitzBull
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Re: Shipping Courier
2016/07/26 09:53:27
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@crxguy69 thats not too bad. Ill check that out first. I will definitely insure the card if using USPS lol.
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crxguy69
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Re: Shipping Courier
2016/07/26 09:57:54
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Yeaman, but I quoted without insurance added however. Shouldnt be to much more to be honest. What part of NC are you from.
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SchlitzBull
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Re: Shipping Courier
2016/07/26 10:28:29
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Raleigh/Cary Wow USPS much cheaper. Priority Mail 2-Day™, Flat Rate Box, mailed on July 27 after 12:00 PM from RALEIGH NC 27615 to BREA CA 92821 With $600 insurance and tracking is $27.80 for me using a large flat rate box. But i'm afraid that box isn't going to be big enough. Priority Mail Large Flat Rate Board Game Box
23-11/16" x 11-3/4" x 3" Edit: Nevermind, a non standard box only brought the price up to $29.10. I think have an empty amazon box with packaging material in the garage still so I'll probably go that route.
post edited by SchlitzBull - 2016/07/26 10:31:38
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crxguy69
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Re: Shipping Courier
2016/07/26 11:02:57
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Yea the large flat rate isn't big enough.
I'm right down the road from you, little town of fayetteville.
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SchlitzBull
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Re: Shipping Courier
2016/07/26 11:31:48
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Ahh cool. I used to play soccer down there a lot in my younger days. Thanks for heads up on the USPS pricing.
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Re: Shipping Courier
2016/07/26 13:54:19
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Re: Shipping Courier
2016/07/26 16:22:24
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Couriers will easily charge you $10 or so for a box. They can even charge you $5 for a lump of filler paper. So the smartest thing is to reuse a suitable box and filler materials from your online orders. Chances are you had a few in the past months.
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Re: Shipping Courier
2016/07/26 17:52:40
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crxguy69
Yea the large flat rate isn't big enough.
I'm right down the road from you, little town of fayetteville.
Woot! I am in Raeford!
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Re: Shipping Courier
2016/07/27 07:09:27
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When sending in your card, do you have to include cables and accessories, or just the card?
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SchlitzBull
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Re: Shipping Courier
2016/07/27 07:45:34
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@void...yeah I was able to find the box my water purifier came in so it'll be plenty sturdy enough. I found some leftover packaging material from an amazon box so worse case scenario i'm spending a little extra for some padding/foam.
@malvok...I think there is a sticky at the top of the forum. Double check me, but I believe they want cables/accessories. And the stickers, posters, etc are a "gift" from EVGA.
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Re: Shipping Courier
2016/07/27 08:40:09
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crxguy69
Yea the large flat rate isn't big enough.
I'm right down the road from you, little town of fayetteville.
Woot! I am in Raeford!
No way man, I'm right off reaford rd. Good to see some locals in here!
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Re: Shipping Courier
2016/08/16 05:38:07
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Is it really necessary to go via a "knock at your door" courier? I like the comfort of my national Swedish postal service. They have insurance, etc. and service spots everywhere. They're as fast as UPS.
Anyone didn't give a rats ass and went for their local postal service?
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Re: Shipping Courier
2016/08/16 05:48:37
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nickymezzina
Is it really necessary to go via a "knock at your door" courier? I like the comfort of my national Swedish postal service. They have insurance, etc. and service spots everywhere. They're as fast as UPS.
Anyone didn't give a rats ass and went for their local postal service?
I think it's safe to assume that most of us in this thread are American. USPS is our national postal service, and it is notorious for its unfriendly staff at the post offices. USPS also has flat rate shipping options (a medium box that can fit an EVGA GPU: less than $15 to ship for me), so I went with that.
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Re: Shipping Courier
2016/08/16 10:34:05
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ianfinity
I think it's safe to assume that most of us in this thread are American. USPS is our national postal service, and it is notorious for its unfriendly staff at the post offices. USPS is also has flat rate shipping options (a medium box that can fit an EVGA GPU: less than $15 to ship for me), so I went with that.
I too went with the USPS flat rate option. Medium box was like $13.50, and it only took 2 days to reach EVGA. I shipped Saturday morning, was delivered Monday afternoon. I'm paying EVGA nearly the same for UPS Ground in return shipping, and it will likely take 4-5 days. 
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Re: Shipping Courier
2016/08/16 11:53:42
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Ups ground shipping for me was like 11.00. Used my own box and filler
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Re: Shipping Courier
2016/08/24 23:26:07
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For me, UPS from Sweden to Germany is 150 USD.
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