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gundoc2000
Okay I read the sticky on it. From what I get from it and what I have been told over the years,
shipping live ammo via the USPS is illegal.

Then my question is; if it is illegal then how are the big sellers on the auction side
getting away with shipping ammo via USPS?
They state they ship USPS and the shipping price they are giving is for Priority Mail.
I know because I know what UPS charges and there is no way I can charge $6 - $7 less to match their shipping price
on the same ammo via UPS.

I now understand why we do not sell as much ammo even though our price for the auction is within line with the rest.
Our shipping cost kills it because we ship within the law.
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  • gundoc2000
    What are rules for shipping ammo sold on Gun Broker?
    Can ammo be shipped in same box with a pistol??
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  • dogtown tom
    quote:Originally posted by gundoc2000
    hello I have 3 old boxes of remington kleenbore rifle ammo 45-70 that I want to list on gunbroker but I am unsure of how to ship the ammo to a buyer without costing a small fortune any help will be greatly appreciated I can best be contacted at gundoc2000@yahoo.com

    thanks for any help Dan


    Ammunition must be shipped Ground, which rules out USPS. FedEx & UPS both offer Ground service. Check their websites for a shipping calculator.

    Remember to mark the package with "ORM-D".
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  • mark christian
    dogtown tom (I like that user name) gave you the only real options. Chances are good that you'll have to take the package directly to the depot to ship it because the vast majority of UPS and FedEx satellite locations won't accept ammo.
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  • FedEx Dolores
    Hello this is FedexDolores shipping ammunition is considered as shipping a dangerous good. Customers who need assistance in shipping dangerous goods can call (800) GO.FEDEX (463-3339) and press "81", a silent prompt, to reach trained personnel. The DG hotline is open from 0700 - 1900 CT weekdays and 10:00am - 2:00pm CT Saturdays. We look forward to helping you with your shipping needs.
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  • Spider7115
    quote:Originally posted by FedEx Dolores
    Hello this is FedexDolores shipping ammunition is considered as shipping a dangerous good. Customers who need assistance in shipping dangerous goods can call (800) GO.FEDEX (463-3339) and press "81", a silent prompt, to reach trained personnel. The DG hotline is open from 0700 - 1900 CT weekdays and 10:00am - 2:00pm CT Saturdays. We look forward to helping you with your shipping needs.


    We're glad to have you on board, FedexDolores. If you see UPSCharlie around, please ask him to join us, too!
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  • dcs shooters
    UPS requires the ORM-D to have SMALLARM CARTIRDGES to be above it now, with ORM-D in a box.
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