Shipping Crates/Cases

dab · 15th February 2008, 19:57

Thanks for the info, just ordered 5 as well.

kwinter · 16th February 2008, 20:08

As a brand new Optima owner I have to wonder where my thinking is wrong. I was looking for a sturdy, light, maximum-legal-size carry on to pack my kit. I had no intention of checking my unit when I fly.

Does everyone put their unit in checked baggage and just trust that it will arrive ok?

Dave - Thanks for the tip on the boxes and zip ties. I was wondering what you did about TSA inspections. Is there any way to substitute TSA approved locks like the Pelilock for the zip ties? Or is the hasp just not long enough? At least you had nail clippers. I had to chew mine off!

Ken

teomannaskali · 16th February 2008, 20:59

Quote: (Originally Posted by Dave Sutton)

Data Point: Just shipped a Mark-15 by FEDEX without even a "Fragile" sticker on it from New Jersey to California, in one of the fish-totes with snap-on lid that I suggest, and it arrived (naturally) in perfect shape.

.

Just out of curiosity, may I ask how much did the shipping cost?

teoman

**Dave Sutton** · 17th February 2008, 20:55

Four birds with one stone:

First, when you order the boxes, buy several without tops, and you'll use them for lots of things not involvng airline travel. I have about 20 or so boxes, and at most 3 tops. Save a few bucks.

Yes, I simply drop my crap off at the check-in counter, get my claim tags, and walk to the gate with my briefcase and a cup of coffee.The lower-profile you are the less likely you are to have a problem. NO Pelican cases for me, in addition to being heavy, they shout 'expensive stuff to steal here!'. NO dive stickers, etc. Don't advertise. I just stencil with paint my name, address, and cellphone number on the fish-tote and check them in. They are so low-profile that they look like catalogs or whatever being shipped. Carry a rebreather as carry-on luggage? Get real.... do you REALLY want to hassle with TSA at security and need to carry all that crap? I have homeowners insurance... steal my rig and I get a new rig. I'm not a skycap, so I don't carry boxes thru airports. Never lost a thing yet.

Dunno about the TSA padlocks, there's no 'hasp' to speak of, the zip-ties simply tie the handle of the lid to the handle of the box. I suppose you could drill a pair of matching holes in the box handle and top handle and see about how a lock fits, as there are many TSA padlocks available from different vendors.

Shipment of the Mark-15 to California cost me about $60. Shipment of the same weight to South Africa three weeks ago cost nearly $450. Don't know to Turkey.

Dave

recomprssd · 25th February 2008, 15:14

i haven't found any if the massachusetts or rhode island places that will ship or that have lids.

anyone have success with other places?

thanks

dave

Mossyback · 29th February 2008, 15:02

My fish totes have arrived from Industrial Marine in RI. Just like Dave said, the IDA-71 slides in for a perfect fit. The total weight with scrubbers filled would come in about 3 pounds overweight. The allowable weight on West Jet is 60 pounds max. so I'll put the O2 tank in one of our other bags. It weighs 10 pounds so I'll easily be under the limit.

As an interesting side note, I'm taking a small bag of tools (screwdriver, adjustable wrench, allen wrench etc.) in case of any minor problems. I bought an adjustable spanner and discovered that it's perfect for popping the lid catches on the fish totes. It will travel with the tools and the knife to cut off the cable ties. Thanks for that tip also, Dave.

Hank

**Dave Sutton** · 29th February 2008, 15:06

Quote: (Originally Posted by Mossyback)

My fish totes have arrived from Industrial Marine in RI. Just like Dave said, the IDA-71 slides in for a perfect fit.

Hey Hank,

Tell me that's not the best $20 you ever spent?

Dave

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Mossyback · 29th February 2008, 15:11

Quote: (Originally Posted by Dave Sutton)

Hey Hank,

Tell me that's not the best $20 you ever spent?

Dave

.

Absolutely! I think they could probably stop small arms fire.

Hank

**Art Greenberg** · 29th February 2008, 15:38

The 3 fish totes I ordered from Industrial Marine also arrived this week. Very, very nice. Without the lids on, perfect for hauling gear back and forth to the boat/shop/dive site. Lids on, checked luggage.

One thing, though. Shipping charge for these from RI to NJ was $85 - more than the cost of the totes!

Still a bargain, though. Especially since I had been thinking about getting a couple of Storm or Pelican cases at around $270 each!

--
Art

**Dave Sutton** · 29th February 2008, 17:45

Quote: (Originally Posted by Art Greenberg)

One thing, though. Shipping charge for these from RI to NJ was $85 - more than the cost of the totes!

UPS? Man! The entire thing could not have weighed 20 pounds... and cost maybe $15 to ship.

Ya'll should have just called me. I bring them back to NJ from RI every time I come back. Pick them up at the LDSOH in person next time. You can buy them in Brielle also, at Fishermans Supply.

Dave

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15th February 2008, 19:57	#41 (permalink)
dab New Member Current Rebreather/s: Ouroboros Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 10	Re: Shipping Crates/Cases Thanks for the info, just ordered 5 as well.
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16th February 2008, 20:08	#42 (permalink)
kwinter New Member Current Rebreather/s: Optima Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: NJ Posts: 15	Re: Shipping Crates/Cases As a brand new Optima owner I have to wonder where my thinking is wrong. I was looking for a sturdy, light, maximum-legal-size carry on to pack my kit. I had no intention of checking my unit when I fly. Does everyone put their unit in checked baggage and just trust that it will arrive ok? Dave - Thanks for the tip on the boxes and zip ties. I was wondering what you did about TSA inspections. Is there any way to substitute TSA approved locks like the Pelilock for the zip ties? Or is the hasp just not long enough? At least you had nail clippers. I had to chew mine off! Ken
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16th February 2008, 20:59	#43 (permalink)
teomannaskali Custom Title Allowed! Current Rebreather/s: Home Build Other Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Home Build Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Istanbul TR Posts: 337	Re: Shipping Crates/Cases Quote: (Originally Posted by Dave Sutton) Data Point: Just shipped a Mark-15 by FEDEX without even a "Fragile" sticker on it from New Jersey to California, in one of the fish-totes with snap-on lid that I suggest, and it arrived (naturally) in perfect shape. . Just out of curiosity, may I ask how much did the shipping cost? teoman
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17th February 2008, 20:55	#44 (permalink)
Dave Sutton Living on Animal Farm Current Rebreather/s: Sport Kiss MK 15.X rEvo Other CCR Azimuth Home Build Other Rebreather/s: Classic Kiss rEvo Other CCR Azimuth Home Build Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Narragansett, Rhode Island and Hackettstown, New Jersey Posts: 2,512	Re: Shipping Crates/Cases Four birds with one stone: First, when you order the boxes, buy several without tops, and you'll use them for lots of things not involvng airline travel. I have about 20 or so boxes, and at most 3 tops. Save a few bucks. Yes, I simply drop my crap off at the check-in counter, get my claim tags, and walk to the gate with my briefcase and a cup of coffee.The lower-profile you are the less likely you are to have a problem. NO Pelican cases for me, in addition to being heavy, they shout 'expensive stuff to steal here!'. NO dive stickers, etc. Don't advertise. I just stencil with paint my name, address, and cellphone number on the fish-tote and check them in. They are so low-profile that they look like catalogs or whatever being shipped. Carry a rebreather as carry-on luggage? Get real.... do you REALLY want to hassle with TSA at security and need to carry all that crap? I have homeowners insurance... steal my rig and I get a new rig. I'm not a skycap, so I don't carry boxes thru airports. Never lost a thing yet. Dunno about the TSA padlocks, there's no 'hasp' to speak of, the zip-ties simply tie the handle of the lid to the handle of the box. I suppose you could drill a pair of matching holes in the box handle and top handle and see about how a lock fits, as there are many TSA padlocks available from different vendors. Shipment of the Mark-15 to California cost me about $60. Shipment of the same weight to South Africa three weeks ago cost nearly $450. Don't know to Turkey. Dave __________________ . "All animals are equal, but some animals are more equal than others" Professional Small Boy: Never Successfully Cubicled. Last edited by Dave Sutton : 17th February 2008 at 21:01.
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25th February 2008, 15:14	#45 (permalink)
recomprssd New Member Current Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Other Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: rochester, ny Posts: 9	Re: Shipping Crates/Cases i haven't found any if the massachusetts or rhode island places that will ship or that have lids. anyone have success with other places? thanks dave
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29th February 2008, 15:02	#46 (permalink)
Mossyback Custom Title Allowed! Current Rebreather/s: Home Build Other Rebreather/s: Home Build Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Southern Ontario, Canada Posts: 106	Re: Shipping Crates/Cases My fish totes have arrived from Industrial Marine in RI. Just like Dave said, the IDA-71 slides in for a perfect fit. The total weight with scrubbers filled would come in about 3 pounds overweight. The allowable weight on West Jet is 60 pounds max. so I'll put the O2 tank in one of our other bags. It weighs 10 pounds so I'll easily be under the limit. As an interesting side note, I'm taking a small bag of tools (screwdriver, adjustable wrench, allen wrench etc.) in case of any minor problems. I bought an adjustable spanner and discovered that it's perfect for popping the lid catches on the fish totes. It will travel with the tools and the knife to cut off the cable ties. Thanks for that tip also, Dave. Hank __________________ "Be the kind of person your dog thinks you are."
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29th February 2008, 15:06	#47 (permalink)
Dave Sutton Living on Animal Farm Current Rebreather/s: Sport Kiss MK 15.X rEvo Other CCR Azimuth Home Build Other Rebreather/s: Classic Kiss rEvo Other CCR Azimuth Home Build Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Narragansett, Rhode Island and Hackettstown, New Jersey Posts: 2,512	Re: Shipping Crates/Cases Quote: (Originally Posted by Mossyback) My fish totes have arrived from Industrial Marine in RI. Just like Dave said, the IDA-71 slides in for a perfect fit. Hey Hank, Tell me that's not the best $20 you ever spent? Dave . __________________ . "All animals are equal, but some animals are more equal than others" Professional Small Boy: Never Successfully Cubicled.
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29th February 2008, 15:11	#48 (permalink)
Mossyback Custom Title Allowed! Current Rebreather/s: Home Build Other Rebreather/s: Home Build Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Southern Ontario, Canada Posts: 106	Re: Shipping Crates/Cases Quote: (Originally Posted by Dave Sutton) Hey Hank, Tell me that's not the best $20 you ever spent? Dave . Absolutely! I think they could probably stop small arms fire. Hank __________________ "Be the kind of person your dog thinks you are."
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29th February 2008, 15:38	#49 (permalink)
Art Greenberg Classic KISS #323 Current Rebreather/s: Classic Kiss Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: New Jersey, USA Posts: 41	Re: Shipping Crates/Cases The 3 fish totes I ordered from Industrial Marine also arrived this week. Very, very nice. Without the lids on, perfect for hauling gear back and forth to the boat/shop/dive site. Lids on, checked luggage. One thing, though. Shipping charge for these from RI to NJ was $85 - more than the cost of the totes! Still a bargain, though. Especially since I had been thinking about getting a couple of Storm or Pelican cases at around $270 each! -- Art
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29th February 2008, 17:45	#50 (permalink)
Dave Sutton Living on Animal Farm Current Rebreather/s: Sport Kiss MK 15.X rEvo Other CCR Azimuth Home Build Other Rebreather/s: Classic Kiss rEvo Other CCR Azimuth Home Build Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Narragansett, Rhode Island and Hackettstown, New Jersey Posts: 2,512	Re: Shipping Crates/Cases Quote: (Originally Posted by Art Greenberg) One thing, though. Shipping charge for these from RI to NJ was $85 - more than the cost of the totes! UPS? Man! The entire thing could not have weighed 20 pounds... and cost maybe $15 to ship. Ya'll should have just called me. I bring them back to NJ from RI every time I come back. Pick them up at the LDSOH in person next time. You can buy them in Brielle also, at Fishermans Supply. Dave . __________________ . "All animals are equal, but some animals are more equal than others" Professional Small Boy: Never Successfully Cubicled.
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