Shipping large items like exhausts

T-M2C · 06-30-2025, 08:59 PM

I have found an exhaust system from a private seller on Ebay that I want to buy. The problem is it would have to be shipped by some shipping company. I have looked at Shiply and got several offers but I am scared to jump on any because of reports of fraud on that platform. Granted many are legit but I don't feel like taking such risks. They take your money and steal your stuff.

Do you have any suggestions of reliable trucking/ shipping companies that you have used and can recommend?

stbm5 · 06-30-2025, 09:22 PM

fedex freight. but as long as shipping can be insured by a reputable company you should be good.

Maynard · 07-01-2025, 08:07 AM

Greyhound used to do large items, dk if they still do.

T-M2C · 07-01-2025, 05:36 PM

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Originally Posted by stbm5

fedex freight. but as long as shipping can be insured by a reputable company you should be good.

Yeah, Fedex or UPS at least they are known entities. Seller is looking into UPS freight.

GGP_m3 · 07-02-2025, 12:43 AM

Id get shipping insurance for peace of mind. I've had ro use it a couple times for USPS

Prp77 · 07-02-2025, 06:45 AM

Check out Fastenal’s LTL program. Items must be secured to a pallet and can be shipped from one store to another. Has to line up logistically though, currently their East and West zones do not ship to each other.

https://www.fastenal.com/fast/blue-lane-freight

spazzyfry123 · 07-02-2025, 12:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Prp77

Check out Fastenal’s LTL program. Items must be secured to a pallet and can be shipped from one store to another. Has to line up logistically though, currently their East and West zones do not ship to each other.

https://www.fastenal.com/fast/blue-lane-freight

I was going to suggest the same. I've done it a few times with good results (and price).

06-30-2025, 08:59 PM	#1
T-M2C Private First Class 52 Rep 107 Posts Drives: M2C, M235 Coupe Join Date: Mar 2025 Location: San Diego, CA iTrader: (0)	Shipping large items like exhausts I have found an exhaust system from a private seller on Ebay that I want to buy. The problem is it would have to be shipped by some shipping company. I have looked at Shiply and got several offers but I am scared to jump on any because of reports of fraud on that platform. Granted many are legit but I don't feel like taking such risks. They take your money and steal your stuff. Do you have any suggestions of reliable trucking/ shipping companies that you have used and can recommend?
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06-30-2025, 09:22 PM	#2
stbm5 Captain 694 Rep 978 Posts Drives: 2018 M5 DG Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: 72211 iTrader: (0)	fedex freight. but as long as shipping can be insured by a reputable company you should be good.
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07-01-2025, 08:07 AM	#3
Maynard Brigadier General 4898 Rep 3,117 Posts Drives: 228iX & M2C Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Upstate NY iTrader: (1)	Greyhound used to do large items, dk if they still do.
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GGP_m3 Registered 6 Rep 4 Posts Drives: E90 M3 Join Date: May 2025 Location: So Cal iTrader: (0)	Id get shipping insurance for peace of mind. I've had ro use it a couple times for USPS
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07-02-2025, 06:45 AM	#6
Prp77 New Member 18 Rep 6 Posts Drives: 2011 BMW 328i Join Date: Jun 2022 Location: New Hampshire iTrader: (0)	Check out Fastenal’s LTL program. Items must be secured to a pallet and can be shipped from one store to another. Has to line up logistically though, currently their East and West zones do not ship to each other. https://www.fastenal.com/fast/blue-lane-freight
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