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Shipping Ammo

cbxjeff
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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  • cbxjeff
    I'm looking for information on shipping ammo.
    Whats involved shipping a sealed spam can of ammo using UPS ?
    Do you have to tell them whats in the box, or just ship it and shut up?
    I called the ups store today and got the run around-evil ammo lecture.
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  • rufe-snow
    You got to ship them by common carrier, i.e. FedEx or UPS.

    Be advised, both will make you jump through their hoops. Not accommodating at all, about shipping ammo.

    Unless the ammo your selling is rare, and worth a lot. Not worth the hassle, IMHO.
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  • cbxjeff
    Thanks. Sorry to hear it's such a hassle.
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  • MFI
    Just have the ORM-D sticker and claim small arms cartridges on the box.. I have no issues at UPS hub shipping ammo..
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  • charliemeyer007
    If the boxes are in nice shape and full, you could be surprised what they will go for. At my local gun shows there are usually one or 2 cartridge people that buys collectible ammo, considering shipping charges and perhaps jumping threw the hoops it might be a good option at your local show.

    https://www.GunBroker.com/Vintage-Ammo/BI.aspx?Keywords=32+long+colt&Sort=13
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  • Henry0Reilly
    Set a price for them and list on Hoosier Topics or Indiana Gun Owners
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  • nmyers
    It's really difficult to keep up with the ammo shipping rules of the common carriers. They change their "tariffs" about once a year, & they are really, really difficult to understand. So, it's best to read the tariffs yourself, rather than depend on guidance from others who haven't seen the latest changes.

    Last time I checked, UPS required that I ship from a UPS terminal customer service counter or by scheduled pick-up. NO ammo can be shipped from UPS Stores, which are independently owned operations.

    Fedex has a Dangerous Goods office that determines policy for ammo & firearms; they were very helpful. Ammo can only be shipped by scheduled pickup, NOT from a customer service counter or Fedex Office.

    Businesses sometimes have contracts that permit them to do things that we can't do. Also, clerks sometimes make mistakes, most don't really know anything about ammo & you will be their first customer; be patient.

    DOT regulations apply.

    Neal
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  • toad67
    I just shipped some recently with UPS and it was no problem. I had the wife print up a pre paid label, slapped on a couple of ORM-D stickers and gave it to a local UPS driver who scanned it and said no worries..Ammo shipping is not as tough as it seems to be, especially compared to powder or primers. Just follow the packing regulations, but if it's just standard boxed ammo, and not bulk loose ammo you'll be just fine.
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  • fordsix
    just need the new style diamond shape stickers and ship from the hub
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  • Grasshopper
    quote:Originally posted by MFI
    Just have the ORM-D sticker and claim small arms cartridges on the box.. I have no issues at UPS hub shipping ammo..


    Yep, no problem at my hub, plus the lady is kind of hot and we speak until a clown comes in.[:p]
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  • armilite
    quote:Originally posted by Grasshopper
    quote:Originally posted by MFI
    Just have the ORM-D sticker and claim small arms cartridges on the box.. I have no issues at UPS hub shipping ammo..


    Yep, no problem at my hub, plus the lady is kind of hot and we speak until a clown comes in.[:p]



    Same thing here.
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