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Title: Shipping Bows Problem
Post by: kennyb on June 18, 2012, 05:36:00 PM
Hi Guys & Gals-I have recently noticed there are many complaints regarding the shipping of bows from bowyers, dealers, and trad archers alike. I think there is a solution to this problem with a friend of mine, but not sure where to go with this. Can one of the admins or Whip maybe call or pm me? Also, let me know what you guys might think about this! Thanks.

Kennyb    :bigsmyl:
Title: Re: Shipping Bows Problem
Post by: rastaman on June 18, 2012, 07:41:00 PM
I ship my bows in the heaviest gauge PVC pipe there is..it costs quite a bit but I sleep a little better knowing I've done all I can do. I would be interested in a better/cheaper way.
Title: Re: Shipping Bows Problem
Post by: lpcjon2 on June 18, 2012, 07:43:00 PM
You should contact Terry with your thought. Just hit the "contact us" at the bottom of the thread and state your business and they will get back to you.
Title: Re: Shipping Bows Problem
Post by: kennyb on June 18, 2012, 08:42:00 PM
Tim/Randy-thanks for the advice! I will contact Terry et al. I think my friend can really make a difference.

Kenny    :bigsmyl:
Title: Re: Shipping Bows Problem
Post by: threeunder on June 18, 2012, 09:37:00 PM
Something is definitely needed Kenny.  I've got a couple of 1 pc. recurves I'm considering selling, but haven't done so because of the risks involved with shipping.
Anxious to hear your thoughts
Ken
Title: Re: Shipping Bows Problem
Post by: Tony Chinn on June 18, 2012, 09:40:00 PM
My friend works at the post office, here is what he told me PVC pipe and insure it for $1000. Because they do not like paying out the insurance, I've sent several bows an never had a problem.
Title: Re: Shipping Bows Problem
Post by: JRY309 on June 18, 2012, 10:10:00 PM
One piece recurves can be a problem,it would be a large diameter tube needed and then it would probably be oversized.I have shipped a few one piece recurves,I just make up a box to fit it.Haven't had a single problem with any bows I've shipped in boxes I've made for them.I pack them well and insure every bow I've shipped.Most longbows I ship in a 3" PVC sewer drain pipe,it will fit most except for your hybrids.