Bike shipping

[Foxgloves]

I'm interested in shipping my bike to Canada from Quad Cities, and I've never done this before. I need some suggestions on where to get my bike packed, estimated cost of packing, and any other advice on the subject of bike shipping.

For reference, I have a Trek Fuel ex8

[dru_b]

i would say to start with your LBS and go from there. if anyone should be willing to help, it should be them. i know that i personally packed a few up for shipment in my short time with one. not sure of the cost but they should be able to help with all that.

[Byke Dood]

I think packaging ai the LBS goes for about $50 to $100 and shipping to Canada ?


http://reviews.ebay.com/Canada-amp-U...00000000067340

[Foxgloves]

I'm actually going to send it to Point Robert, WA then pick it up from that location, rather then mess with shipping across the border and paying extra. My Canadian friends are telling me they might try and tax me for bringing it across the border. Is that insane? ha ha

Thanks for the replies.

[Byke Dood]

Great idea have them cross the border and pick it up.




Stupid taxes

Tax his land, tax his wage,
Tax his bed in which he lays.
Tax his tractor, tax his mule,
Teach him taxes is the rule.
Tax his cow, tax his goat,
Tax his pants, tax his coat.
Tax his ties, tax his shirts,
Tax his work, tax his dirt.
Tax his chew, tax his smoke,
Teach him taxes are no joke.
Tax his car, tax his ass
Tax the roads he must pass.
Tax his tobacco, tax his drink,
Tax him if he tries to think.
Tax his booze, tax his beers,
If he cries, tax his tears.
Tax his bills, tax his gas,
Tax his notes, tax his cash.
Tax him good and let him know
That after taxes, he has no dough.
If he hollers, tax him more,
Tax him until he's good and sore.
Tax his coffin, tax his grave,
Tax the sod in which he lays.
Put these words upon his tomb,
"Taxes drove me to my doom!"